Regina Daniels celebrates brother’s release, addresses rift with husband Ned

Regina Daniels celebrates brother’s release, addresses rift with husband Ned

By Ade Ade

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has taken to social media to celebrate the release of her brother, Sammy West, from prison, expressing overwhelming gratitude to family, friends, and well-wishers who supported her during the ordeal.

In a video shared on Tuesday, Daniels thanked celebrities such as Mercy Johnson, Doris Ogala, and Omoyele Sowore, alongside members of the public who rallied behind her family. She described the past days as emotionally charged, noting that the support she received helped ensure her brother regained his freedom.

Amid the celebration, the actress also used the opportunity to address ongoing tension in her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko. Daniels accused the lawmaker of attempting to sway public opinion against her, adding that she would not be intimidated or ridiculed.

“You thought people would hate me,” she stated in the now-viral video, vowing not to be mocked or pitied.

Beaming with excitement, Daniels joked about raising a toast to mark the moment, saying she was “very unserious” but genuinely happy. Her video has since attracted thousands of views and widespread reactions across social media.

Supporters applauded her composure and unwavering loyalty to her family, while others reignited debate over the couple’s age gap and longstanding controversies surrounding their marriage.

Below are some reactions from social media users:

Telecom:
“That’s such a confident and graceful response from Regina. She’s clearly learned how to rise above public opinion and focus on the people who truly support her.”

Mezie:
“Many spoke up because what happened was an act of intimidation and oppression against your family. Personally, I reacted because it was unjust to use government machinery to arrest Sammy for defending his sister. That said, I also think you made a wrong decision marrying someone from a different generation.”

As praise and criticism continue to pour in, the development has reignited conversations about power dynamics, celebrity marriages, and the influence of public opinion in Nigeria’s entertainment space.