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Marriage Drama: Roby Ekpo Claims 11-Year Union Ended in Pain, Childlessness
Marriage Drama: Roby Ekpo Claims 11-Year Union Ended in Pain, Childlessness
Nigerian media personality Roby Ekpo has shared disturbing details about his failed marriage to colleague Mayowa Lambe, alleging emotional neglect, financial strain, and long-term marital breakdown that lasted over a decade.
The controversy began after reports surfaced that Mayowa Lambe had remarried in the United States, reportedly marking her third marriage. The development shocked many, including Ekpo, who publicly reacted on social media expressing surprise over the news and the state of their relationship.
Speaking in an interview with media personality Daddy Freeze, Ekpo gave a detailed account of what he described as years of emotional pain during the marriage. He alleged that while he remained committed to the union, his wife was emotionally distant and uninvested in the relationship.
Ekpo claimed that despite the long-distance nature of the marriage, he consistently supported her financially. According to him, whenever he earned about ₦500,000 from jobs in Nigeria, he would send roughly ₦200,000 to Mayowa in the United States, believing they were still building a stable marriage together. He said he did this for years under the impression that the relationship was intact.

Roby Ekpo
He further alleged that the marriage produced no children after 11 years, a situation he described as deeply painful. Ekpo claimed that while he desired children, Mayowa allegedly avoided pregnancy during their time together, which contributed to his emotional distress. He also said he is now 48 years old and childless as a result of the relationship.
The media personality also expressed frustration over what he described as emotional rejection and lack of affection. He alleged that whenever his wife visited Nigeria, she avoided physical intimacy, including basic gestures such as hugging or kissing, further deepening the strain in the marriage.
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Ekpo also accused his estranged wife of speaking negatively about him during the marriage, claiming she gradually withdrew emotionally and became increasingly critical of him over time.
To support his claims, Ekpo shared alleged private messages said to be from Mayowa Lambe. In the chat excerpts, she reportedly expressed deep dissatisfaction with the marriage, accusing him of emotional neglect, lack of support, and intimacy issues.
In the alleged messages, she was quoted as saying she felt emotionally drained and unhappy, describing the relationship as stressful and unfulfilling. She reportedly stated that she had been “coping with unsatisfying sex for almost three years” and no longer wished to continue in the marriage.
The messages also included strong emotional expressions, where she allegedly referred to the marriage as a “mistake” and expressed frustration over what she described as ongoing emotional stress and lack of fulfillment.
Ekpo said he broke down emotionally while reading the messages during the interview, insisting that he had remained committed to the marriage while feeling increasingly neglected.
The revelations have sparked widespread debate online, with many Nigerians discussing issues surrounding marital breakdown, long-distance relationships, emotional compatibility, and financial expectations in marriage.
However, the situation remains largely one-sided publicly, as Mayowa Lambe has not issued any response to the allegations or confirmed details surrounding her reported remarriage at the time of this report.
The story continues to generate strong reactions across social media, highlighting the complexities of modern marriages and the emotional challenges that can arise when communication breaks down over time.
Marriage Drama: Roby Ekpo Claims 11-Year Union Ended in Pain, Childlessness
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Court restrains Lizzy Anjorin from posting Priscilla Ojo’s son’s photos
Court restrains Lizzy Anjorin from posting Priscilla Ojo’s son’s photos
A Lagos State High Court has restrained Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin from publishing, posting, circulating or broadcasting photographs of the one-year-old son of actress Priscilla Ojo and her Tanzanian singer husband, Juma Jux.
The interim order was granted ex parte on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, by Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos State High Court, sitting at the Lagos Judicial Division, in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.
The suit was filed by Priscilla Ojo, identified in the court document as Mrs Priscilla Ajoke Ojo Mkambala, her husband, Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Master Rakeem Mkambala, against Anjorin.
Priscilla made the development public on Friday after sharing a certified true copy of the court order on her Instagram page.
According to the order, Anjorin, whether acting personally or through her agents, representatives, employees, privies or anyone acting under her authority, has been restrained from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of the child on her social-media platforms.
The platforms specifically mentioned in the order are Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.
The court stated that the restriction would remain in force pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice filed in the suit.
The order specifically directs the respondent and persons acting under her authority to refrain from publishing or distributing the child’s pictures through the social-media accounts identified in the court document.
Among the accounts listed are @lizzyanjorin_originallawal, @lizzyanjorin_original, @lizzyanjorin_legal_mrslawal and @yeyemesho_luxuryfabric1.
A Facebook page identified as Lizzyanjorin2 was also listed.
The court’s directive does not stop at photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s son. In a separate portion of the order, Anjorin was also restrained from publishing, posting or broadcasting what the court described as “editorials” concerning the applicants through the specified social-media platforms.
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The order directs Anjorin and anyone acting under her authority to “cease and desist” from broadcasting, publishing and posting editorials concerning the applicants through the listed accounts.
The order was made ex parte, which means the application was considered by the court at that stage without the respondent being present or heard.
It is therefore important to note that the latest directive is an interim court order, rather than a final judgment determining the substantive dispute between the parties.
The restrictions will remain subject to further proceedings, particularly the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.
The court also directed that the case file be returned to the Registry of the High Court of Lagos State for reassignment to the appropriate division.
The order was signed and sealed by the Legal Registrar, Omokhudu-Omahoin Onivenu, and issued under the hand of the court on September 2, 2026.
The latest development is the newest chapter in a long-running public dispute involving Lizzy Anjorin and members of Priscilla Ojo’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.
The disagreement between Anjorin and Iyabo Ojo has played out publicly on social media for several years and has previously resulted in legal action.
Iyabo Ojo had filed a ₦1bn defamation suit against Anjorin, but the case was dismissed by a Lagos State High Court in July 2025 over procedural defects in the originating processes. The court also awarded ₦500,000 in costs against Iyabo Ojo’s lawyer.
The earlier defamation case is separate from the latest suit filed by Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux and their son.
In recent public exchanges, Anjorin has also made claims questioning the parentage of Priscilla Ojo’s son. The claims have not been independently verified and are not established by the latest court order.
Rakeem, whose full name is Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, was born in Canada in August 2025.
His parents largely kept his face away from public view during his first year. However, Priscilla and Juma publicly unveiled his face in August 2026 as they celebrated his first birthday.
The family’s decision to reveal the child’s face attracted considerable attention online, with photographs and birthday messages shared across social-media platforms.
The latest court action comes against that backdrop, with the legal dispute now focusing specifically on the publication and circulation of the child’s photographs and other specified content concerning the applicants.
The court order does not determine the truth or otherwise of any allegations previously made by either side. Instead, it sets temporary restrictions pending further proceedings in the case.
As of the latest available reports, Lizzy Anjorin had not publicly responded to the new court order.
The case is expected to proceed as the court considers the applicants’ substantive application and any response that may be filed by Anjorin.
For now, the actress is restrained from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting Rakeem Mkambala’s photographs through the social-media platforms and accounts specifically identified in the interim order.
The development also highlights the growing role of Nigerian courts in disputes involving social-media publications, privacy and family-related content, particularly where parties seek urgent restrictions on the dissemination of personal images or information online.
Court restrains Lizzy Anjorin from posting Priscilla Ojo’s son’s photos
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Mama G Advises Parents: Don’t Shield Children from Life’s Struggles
Mama G Advises Parents: Don’t Shield Children from Life’s Struggles
Veteran Nollywood actress Mama G recalls selling buns and chicken to survive before stardom, warns parents against over-pampering children.
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has urged parents to resist the temptation to make life completely comfortable for their children, arguing that some struggle can prepare them for adulthood. Ozokwor said children who grow up without understanding the effort required to provide basic comforts may struggle to appreciate or sustain what their parents worked hard to build. “When you say, ‘I don’t want my children to suffer what I suffered when I was growing up,’ okay, that’s the best way to destroy your children,” she said. “I’m not saying allow them to suffer. What I’m saying is allow them to struggle. Go through the process.” The actress spoke in an interview with Femi Bassey TV on YouTube, shared on Wednesday, September 1, 2026. Reflecting on the difficult experiences that shaped her own journey to success, Ozokwor said the lesson was not simply about enduring hardship but learning responsibility through the process of working for what one wants.
She recalled that before becoming established in Nollywood, she sold food at movie locations and audition venues to raise money for transportation. “There was a time I was frying buns. When I first came into the industry, I would prepare chicken and dress it well. I would prepare buns for anyone you want to buy them.” According to her, the small-scale food business became one of the ways she supported herself as she pursued opportunities in the movie industry. She said she would take the food to audition places, where people would buy from her, and she would save the proceeds to cover her transportation and other expenses. The actress said her willingness to work and fend for herself was part of the resilience she developed from a young age. “I really struggled to get to where I am today. It wasn’t flowery; it wasn’t an easy thing. My life is full of spirituality, deep prayer. When others are sleeping, I am praying,” she said.
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Ozokwor also spoke about the sacrifices she made during her marriage, explaining that she never pressured her husband to provide the kind of lifestyle she saw other women enjoying. “Some women, when they get married, they tell their husbands, ‘This one bought a car for his wife, this one bought a house for his wife. What are you not doing?'” she said. According to the actress, she understood her husband and chose to work with what they had rather than compare him with other men. “I didn’t wait for my husband. I knew the kind of person he was. I studied my husband. I buttoned up and tightened my belt, and I struggled.” The situation became even more challenging when her husband battled serious health problems for several years. “Incidentally, he was sick for so many years. It was a horrible sickness — diabetes and hypertension together — and it was a struggle.” At a time, her children also grew up and began helping her run the household, which she believes helped shape them into the responsible adults they are today.
Using her personal experience, Ozokwor urged parents to resist the temptation to make life completely comfortable for their children, arguing that some struggle can prepare them for adulthood. She said children who grow up without understanding the effort required to provide basic comforts may struggle to appreciate or sustain what their parents worked hard to build. “When you say, ‘I don’t want my children to suffer what I suffered when I was growing up,’ okay, that’s the best way to destroy your children,” she said. “I’m not saying allow them to suffer. What I’m saying is allow them to struggle. Go through the process.” The actress said she deliberately ensured that her children also understood that comfort comes with responsibility and that family wealth should not become an excuse for laziness. She recalled that three of her sons helped with construction work while they were university students, stressing that she wanted them to understand the effort involved in creating the life they enjoyed. “I don’t say that your children will go through all the pains you went through, but let them go through little pains. Then they will know that it is not easy to make,” she said.
Ozokwor further warned parents against giving their children everything without teaching them how to preserve, multiply and work for what they receive. “But when you pamper them, they don’t come out to be anything,” she said. “Don’t get this on a platter of gold. It’s not easy. Your father built three houses, four houses and you think you can balance on eating it.” She also spoke about family wealth, saying children should not simply expect to inherit everything their parents worked for. “Keep the things that you have and let them know that you go get yours, this is mine,” she added. The actress revealed that she applied the same approach to her own son, telling him to work for his own home instead of assuming that her house belonged to him. “I told my son, my house isn’t yours, go and work for your own,” she said. Ozokwor said the lessons her children learned from watching her struggle have helped them become self-reliant, adding that they are now comfortable because they understand the sacrifices that went into building the family’s success. “My children know the pains of making life better and that’s why they are all comfortable now, struggling on their own,” she said.
Mama G Advises Parents: Don’t Shield Children from Life’s Struggles
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