“Traumatised by Marriage” — Why Regina Daniels Says She’s Done with the Institution

Actress Regina Daniels has once again thrust her personal life into the spotlight, declaring publicly that she has been “traumatized” by marriage — and for her, that ends any thought of remarriage. The statement comes amid a flurry of social-media comments and mounting speculation surrounding her highly publicized marital breakdown.

The drama began when a social media user asked the actress a blunt question: “Will you consider marrying another man and will he be your age?” Regina’s response was unambiguous: “Nope, traumatised with that institution.”

That single phrase — “traumatised with that institution” — speaks volumes. It captures the exhaustion, pain and disillusionment Regina has endured in a relationship that once seemed enviable. The marriage to her husband, Ned Nwoko, which began in 2019, produced two children and appeared glamorous from the outside. But behind closed doors, according to Regina, a very different reality was unfolding.

In a scathing post that set social media ablaze, Regina accused Nwoko of emotional and psychological abuse — alleging that he would lock her up, seize her phone, and broadly manipulate her whenever she voiced resistance. She claimed that whenever she refused his advances, he would declare her “mentally unstable.” She denied ever being legally married in court, calling their union null in the eyes of the law.

Details of alleged substance abuse were also dragged into public view. In response, Nwoko defended himself — insisting that Regina’s state of mind, and purported substance issues, were at the root of their disputes. He claimed that their home had turned chaotic, with domestic workers allegedly assaulted and property destroyed. He demanded rehabilitation for Regina, arguing it was the only way to restore peace.

Regina’s family hasn’t remained silent. Her brother publicly denied any substance abuse allegations, urging the public to disregard rumors about drugs or erratic behaviour. He emphasized that while no marriage is perfect, his sister was not involved in drug misuse — a statement that contradicts the version offered by Nwoko.

Meanwhile, supporters of Regina — including well-known artists and social commentators — have rallied around her. Some have condemned what they describe as emotional manipulation and oppression, insisting that marriage should never be forced or maintained at the cost of a person’s dignity and mental health.

In what many interpreted as a symbolic stand for her autonomy, Regina recently unveiled a new house of her own: “In my house, I am a Queen,” she captioned one of the revealing posts. For many, the move speaks to a woman reclaiming her identity and establishing independence away from a relationship she describes as toxic.

Given all that, her refusal to even consider remarriage seems rooted in deep-seated trauma. It is a public declaration of self-preservation and a rejection of an institution she now associates with pain, manipulation, and emotional torment.

Her words may well resonate beyond her personal story: they strike at bigger themes — the pressures of societal expectations in Nigeria, the imbalance of power in relationships, and the harsh reality many endure behind the glossy veneer of fame. To Regina, marriage is no longer a fairy tale, but a wound.

As the public watches, opinions will vary — some will sympathize, some will doubt — but one thing is clear: for Regina Daniels, the institution of marriage just lost all charm.