Lies and Leaks: Stella Damasus’ Ex-Husband Blows Up Internet with Explosive Email Receipts

In an astonishing twist that has gripped social media and reignited one of Nollywood’s most quietly controversial breakups, veteran actress Stella Damasus is now under fire following explosive revelations by her ex-husband, filmmaker Daniel Ademinokan. What began as a heartfelt retelling of heartbreak on national television has rapidly spiraled into a public scandal, as Ademinokan claps back with damning receipts that appear to paint a very different picture from Damasus’ emotional claims.

It all began with a resurfaced clip from a 2023 interview where Stella Damasus sat down on The Teju Babyface Show to speak candidly about the dissolution of her marriage to Ademinokan. In the video, which went viral again this week, the actress disclosed that she found out her marriage had ended by stumbling upon a YouTube video—apparently uploaded without her knowledge—leaving her confused, humiliated, and blindsided.

“A lot of things were said about me on YouTube because that is how I found out my marriage had ended,” she said somberly during the interview. “I didn’t know that my marriage had ended. I started getting calls from people saying, ‘Go online, go and check what is going on.’”

Her revelation triggered a fresh wave of sympathy from fans and colleagues who had long admired her resilience and privacy amidst public turmoil. But the story took a dramatic turn when Daniel Ademinokan, who has largely kept quiet about the matter since their breakup, decided to finally speak out.

Breaking his silence in a flurry of Instagram story posts that quickly went viral, Ademinokan called Stella’s narrative not just false, but a deliberate attempt to rewrite history. “I chose silence all these years because I wanted to protect my son and respect what we once had,” he wrote. “But I will not sit and watch lies being spread anymore.”

The filmmaker didn't stop at words—he brought receipts. In a series of screenshots posted to his Instagram stories, Ademinokan shared what he claims is an email from Stella Damasus dated July 20, 2021. In it, she allegedly asked for an address where she could send divorce papers—directly contradicting her public statement about discovering the separation online. The email, written in a calm and seemingly formal tone, shattered the narrative that she was blindsided or uninformed.

“If you sent me this email two years ago asking for an address to mail divorce papers, how then do you now say you didn’t know your marriage had ended?” Ademinokan questioned rhetorically in his post, attaching multiple screenshots for clarity.

But what truly sent shockwaves through the online community was the deeply personal—and disturbing—revelation he made about why he chose to end the marriage in the first place. Ademinokan disclosed that the decision was not spontaneous or based on irreconcilable differences alone, but was made after considering the safety and well-being of his son.

In a revelation that has now left fans divided and heartbroken, he alleged that his son had suffered physical abuse during the course of the marriage, to the extent that the boy had to wear makeup to school to conceal the bruises.

“I walked away because I had to protect my peace and more importantly, my son’s life,” he wrote, adding that no child should have to hide marks on their face with foundation before heading to class. The post has since sparked a wave of outrage, with many demanding further clarification or an investigation into the abuse claims.

While Stella Damasus has yet to respond publicly to the allegations or the leaked email, online users have begun dissecting the details, with some standing firmly behind her and accusing Ademinokan of character assassination, while others believe the screenshots speak for themselves.

The controversy has ignited fierce debates online, drawing attention back to a union that had already sparked raised eyebrows years ago. For those unfamiliar with their history, Stella Damasus and Daniel Ademinokan’s marriage was controversial from the start, particularly given the scandal surrounding Ademinokan’s previous marriage to fellow actress Doris Simeon. The sudden transition from his previous relationship to one with Damasus stirred gossip and backlash, which both parties weathered silently for years.

Now, as past wounds are reopened and private emails are thrust into the public eye, both Stella and Daniel find themselves reliving the pain in front of a national audience. And while Stella’s interview may have aimed to reclaim her narrative, it has inadvertently triggered a media storm with no clear end in sight.

Online platforms have exploded with commentary, with hashtags like #StellaDamasus and #DanielAdeminokan trending across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Fans and observers are torn, with some calling for both parties to seek healing and privacy, and others demanding accountability for what appears to be more than just a messy divorce.

“It’s sad that it’s come to this,” one user tweeted. “They both need therapy, not Instagram.”

Others, however, are expressing concern over the alleged child abuse, calling for child protection services to step in and investigate the claims, no matter how long ago the events may have occurred. The gravity of the accusation has added a new, darker layer to what was previously seen as a case of personal heartbreak between two public figures.

As the drama unfolds and both parties remain silent since the initial posts, many wonder whether this is the beginning of a full-scale legal battle or just another fleeting scandal in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Either way, what was once a closed chapter has been violently reopened—and this time, it seems both sides are ready to tell their truth, no matter how ugly it gets.

Whether reconciliation, silence, or escalation comes next, one thing is certain: the story of Stella Damasus and Daniel Ademinokan is far from over. And in the age of digital receipts, the internet never forgets.