{
  "id": 14275990,
  "title": "My marriage intact, Okey Bakassi debunks divorce rumours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/my-marriage-intact-okey-bakassi-debunks-divorce-rumours",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:44:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/my-marriage-intact-okey-bakassi-debunks-divorce-rumours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi has addressed circulating claims that his marriage of 25 years is in trouble. The actor dismissed the viral video alleging his wife sought a divorce after 15 years, calling it \"disturbing and disrespectful.\" Bakassi shared a post on Instagram confirming their 25th wedding anniversary took place in Canada and denying his wife works as a nurse there. He urged his family, friends, and fans to disregard the false story and reported the originator of the viral content on X (formerly Twitter) for violating platform rules. The veteran entertainer shared a celebratory video of the couple's 25th anniversary. Bakassi reflected on their journey, recalling how they met, pursued higher education, and eventually reunited after years apart. He attributed the strength of their relationship to years of love, sacrifice, friendship, and tolerance, despite doubting voices doubting their union.",
  "summary": "Nigerian comedian and actor Okechukwu Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has debunked a viral video claiming that his wife was seeking a divorce after 15 years of him taking care of her and their children in the United States. The veteran entertainer described the video as disturbing and disrespectful, insisting that his marriage remains Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi denies divorce rumors",
    "Bakassi's 25-year marriage confirmed intact",
    "Actor reports originator of viral content to X"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "My marriage intact, Okey Bakassi debunks divorce rumours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/my-marriage-intact-okey-bakassi-debunks-divorce-rumours-14279697",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:04:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}