Nollywood actress Ekene Umenwa and her former best friend, Deacon Famous, have unfollowed each other on Instagram, just days after his wedding in Asaba.
According to reports, tensions had been brewing between the two even before the wedding. A major trigger was Ekene’s decision to publicly wish Deacon Famous’ ex-girlfriend, actress Ada Uli, a happy birthday just days before his wedding. This reportedly upset Deacon, who felt it was inappropriate, given his new marital status.
Ekene, however, allegedly defended her actions, explaining that she and Ada had always exchanged birthday wishes on social media, and it would seem odd if she suddenly stopped because Deacon was marrying someone else.
As the birthday post issue escalated, another disagreement reportedly arose over some fabric arrangements related to the wedding. The combination of these issues seemingly strained their friendship, leading to the two unfollowing each other on social media.
Meanwhile, netizens have dug up details about Deacon Famous’ past relationship with Ada Uli, whom he proposed to in 2022. According to sources, the two were still together when Deacon suddenly distanced himself after attending gospel singer Moses Bliss’ traditional wedding in Ghana. He later broke up with Ada, reportedly claiming he was “waiting and praying for the right one”—which he has now found in his British wife.
Social media users have since reacted, questioning why Deacon proposed to Ada if he wasn’t sure about her. Some speculate that his decision to marry a UK-based woman may have been influenced by immigration benefits, drawing comparisons to Moses Bliss’ marriage to a British citizen.
With Ekene and Deacon Famous no longer following each other, it remains to be seen if their friendship can be mended or if this marks a permanent fallout.
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