Actress and producer Rita Daniels has publicly clarified her initial stance on the highly debated marriage of her daughter, Nollywood star Regina Daniels , to Nigerian billionaire and politician Ned Nwoko.
In a recent revelation that follows continuous public discourse around the union, Ms. Daniels confirmed that she was initially against her daughter’s decision to marry Mr. Nwoko, who is significantly older than Regina.
Multiple reports indicate that Ms. Daniels stated her opposition was strong, with the sentiment that she “never wanted Regina to marry Ned Nwoko.” However, she explained that she eventually consented after her daughter remained insistent and expressed genuine commitment to the relationship.
The source quotes Regina Daniels herself as having dismissed public speculation that her mother forced the marriage, explaining, “When people think I didn’t have a choice and when people think mummy forced me, not knowing that mummy was against the marriage and my entire family said no.”
The marriage, which took place in 2019, has been a central topic in Nigeria’s entertainment scene due to the age gap and Mr. Nwoko’s existing marital status. Ms. Daniels’ eventual acceptance was reportedly based on witnessing her daughter’s “dedication to the marriage” despite the widespread early family opposition.
