Actor Ganiyu Kehinde, professionally known as Ijoba Lande, has publicly accused fellow Nollywood colleague Baba Tee of interfering in his marriage, which has reportedly ended with his wife abandoning both him and their child in January 2025.
In a raw and emotional social media revelation that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s entertainment industry, the content creator shared intimate details about the breakdown of his marriage, claiming that his wife had withheld physical intimacy for eight months before eventually leaving the family home.
“My wife left my house in January 2025. When everyone was rejoicing about the new year, I was in deep sadness,” Ijoba Lande stated, contrasting his personal tragedy with the celebratory atmosphere of the new year. “I will not tell the world what she did to me because of our child, but I will still talk one day about what I went through.”
The actor proceeded to share deeply personal aspects of his marital difficulties, revealing that “Before she eventually left, she didn’t allow me to have sex with her for a good 8 months. She told me her hormones were not working.” This admission offers a glimpse into the intimate struggles the couple faced before their apparent separation.
Compounding his emotional distress, Ijoba Lande claimed financial hardship coincided with his wife’s departure: “Right now I am both the father and mother to our child. The day she left, I only had N7000 in my account.” This statement highlights the financial vulnerability he experienced while suddenly finding himself a single parent.
The controversy escalated when Ijoba Lande directly implicated fellow actor Baba Tee in his marital woes. In a video posted to Instagram, Ijoba Lande expressed anger toward his senior colleague for allegedly blocking him on social media platforms in the wake of his marriage collapse.
As you blocked me on Instagram, make sure you block me in real life,” he stated in a confrontational tone, suggesting a deeper conflict between the two actors. “As I am angry that I used to hold you in high esteem and bow to you, your life will be spoiled. If I see you doing any motivational speaker work, you will see what I will do to you.
This public callout has raised eyebrows within the industry, particularly as Ijoba Lande alluded to unspecified actions he might take against Baba Tee if the latter continues his motivational speaking endeavors. I am the only one who knows what I am going through and how it’s making me sad,” he added, implying that his colleague may have played a significant role in his current predicament.
This latest controversy marks another challenging chapter for Ijoba Lande, who previously made headlines in 2023 when he briefly went missing. During that incident, his colleagues and wife had raised alarms about his disappearance before he was eventually found. Following that episode, the actor revealed he had left home voluntarily due to depression, indicating ongoing personal struggles that predated his current situation.
The accused, Baba Tee, brings his own complicated marital history to this unfolding drama. Having experienced two failed marriages before his current union, Baba Tee’s relationships have frequently been subject to public scrutiny. His first marriage to London socialite Yetunde Bustline Oduwole reportedly ended in 2013 after less than two years, with allegations of infidelity cited as the cause.
His second marriage to London-based socialite Dupe Odulate, which began with a proposal in 2015, concluded with Odulate announcing their separation on social media in 2019. Despite these setbacks, Baba Tee entered a third marriage and welcomed his first child in 2020.
In previous interviews, Baba Tee has spoken candidly about his marital difficulties, including allegations that he was mocked by ex-wives regarding physical attributes and his inability to maintain stable relationships. He has also claimed to have experienced physical abuse during his first marriage, stating in an interview last year that conflicts arose because “he and his wife were both bosses,” and alleging that his ex-wife had slapped him during one confrontation.
This public feud between the two actors has sparked wider conversations about the pressures Nollywood celebrities face in their personal lives and how these challenges often spill into public view through social media platforms. The Nigerian entertainment industry has seen numerous similar controversies in recent years, with marital disputes frequently playing out before an engaged online audience.
Industry observers note that the increasingly public nature of such personal conflicts reflects both the growing influence of social media in shaping celebrity narratives and the blurring lines between performers’ professional and private lives.
As of publication, Baba Tee has not publicly responded to Ijoba Lande’s accusations, leaving the industry and fans wondering whether this conflict will escalate further or potentially move into legal territory if the allegations continue.
While the complete details of Ijoba Lande’s claims remain unclear, his emotional outburst has certainly captured public attention and added another chapter to the often dramatic narrative of relationships within Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Social media commentators are now watching closely to see if either Baba Tee will respond or if Ijoba Lande will provide further clarification about the precise nature of his colleague’s alleged involvement in his marital breakdown.
