Nollywood star Regina Daniels has declared that she is ready to raise her children by herself amid growing tension with her estranged husband, billionaire politician Senator Ned Nwoko.
In an emotional video shared on her official Facebook page early Wednesday morning, the 24-year-old actress revealed that she has been battling emotional distress and sleepless nights over her family issues.
“I am finally in front of the camera trying to explain my family’s problem,” she began.
“It’s 5 a.m. in the morning, I had to wear this wig. It’s 5 a.m., I haven’t slept because I can’t. My family is actually in turmoil. It’s crazy, but we will come out of it.”
Throughout the video, Regina appeared visibly shaken but tried to maintain her composure. She explained that the love and support from her family and fans gave her the strength to speak publicly.
“What gave me the courage to make this video is that my family—my mom, my brothers, everybody—is fighting for me,” she continued.
“My brother just started a petition, and in less than how many hours, a lot of people have signed up. That means it means work. This video shouldn’t even exist in the first place.”
The actress went on to address her ex-husband directly, vowing to stand firm and protect her children despite the challenges.
“I am going to fight for my children, Ned,” she declared.
“I tried to be calm, I tried to let go, but I will fight for me. I will take them, I will raise them with or without your support. And you know I will do it, my love, ex-husband.”
“This feels like I am acting, but guys, this is me,” Regina added.
“If I haven’t slept by 5 a.m., tell me why everyone else is moving on? I am not going to cry, oh—they don’t use to do that in front of the camera. I like this video; it means I am tough, and I am not crying.”
Despite the emotional tension, the actress used the opportunity to plead with Nigerians to stop attacking her mother, veteran actress Rita Daniels, who has been facing online criticism amid the controversy.
“The main essence of this video is, please, stop insulting my mom, please,” she appealed.
While Regina did not share full details about the ongoing situation, her marriage to Ned Nwoko has reportedly been strained in recent months over allegations of domestic and substance abuse.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2019 in a relationship that sparked widespread debate due to their significant age difference, share two sons together.
