Reality TV star and singer Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has opened up about the domestic violence allegations that once surrounded his marriage, revealing that the claims took a heavy emotional toll on him, damaged his public image, and pushed him into a period of depression.
Teddy A made the disclosure during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, excerpts of which were shared on Instagram on Saturday.
The former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate described the allegations as false, shocking, and completely unexpected, saying both he and his wife, actress and media personality Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, were caught off guard by the rumours.
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According to him, reports circulating online at the time alleged that he physically assaulted his wife, including during her pregnancy.
Recalling how he became aware of the controversy, Teddy A said he woke up to an unusual surge of notifications on his phone, despite not having posted anything.
“I woke up, went downstairs, and my wife was there watching a movie. She was pregnant and laughing,” he said. “I hadn’t posted anything, so I was wondering why my phone was blowing up and what was trending.”
He explained that as he began reading through the comments, his wife became visibly distressed and confused by the allegations.
“She kept asking who could do this to us. Honestly, I didn’t know where it came from,” he added.
Teddy A said the claims quickly gained momentum on social media, sparking widespread debate and speculation. He contacted his manager at the time and was advised not to respond publicly, with the hope that the issue would fade away.
Although he followed the advice, he now believes that remaining silent allowed the narrative to persist.
“At the time, I didn’t realize how much damage silence could cause. Even now, when my wife and I post pictures or videos, people still comment and ask if I beat her,” he said.
The entertainer noted that the episode deeply affected him, as it altered how some members of the public perceived his character.
“It hurt because people started seeing me in a way that wasn’t true,” he said.
Teddy A and Bambam met during the BBNaija reality show, got married in 2019, and have since built a family together.
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