Most Talked-About Celebrity Breakups of 2025

Some of the biggest conversations in 2025 came from celebrity relationships that fell apart in public. Breakups that would normally stay private played out online through posts, interviews, live videos, and back-and-forth accusations, leaving fans divided, shocked, and constantly refreshing their timelines.

Here are the Most Talked-About Celebrity Breakups of 2025:

2Baba and Annie Macaulay Idibia

One of the year’s biggest shocks came on January 26, 2025, when music star 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) announced that he and actress Annie Macaulay Idibia had separated and filed for divorce after nearly 12 years of marriage. The post spread fast, but confusion followed when another message appeared claiming his Instagram had been hacked.

That confusion did not last long. 2Baba later released a video saying the separation announcement was real. Even as the couple tried to stay quiet afterwards, the public attention only grew. Some fans prayed for reconciliation, while others said the marriage had looked strained for years.

The story became even more dramatic when 2Baba publicly introduced a new woman, Natasha Osawaru, and openly declared his love. He also appealed to Nigerians to help convince her to marry him. His mother, Rose Idibia, first resisted the relationship, then later appeared to accept it. But the spotlight stayed.

The new relationship soon drew its own controversies, including a heated moment that went viral during a live video session involving media personality Daddy Freeze.

Ijoba Lande and Dara

Comedian and skit maker Ijoba Lande (Ganiyu Morufu) also had his marriage break down in a very public way. The crisis exploded after his wife, Darasimi (Dara), granted an interview accusing him of neglect, emotional distance, and abandoning the relationship long before the public drama started.

Lande responded with his own claims, saying infidelity was the real issue. He accused Dara of having an affair with actor Baba Tee (Babatunde Tayo). Baba Tee first denied the allegation, but later admitted to a brief sexual encounter and apologised publicly, calling it a mistake.

Dara, however, insisted the marriage had already broken emotionally before that incident, saying ongoing issues had damaged the relationship beyond repair. In the end, both sides made it clear the marriage was over.

Peller and Jarvis

Social media influencer Peller (Habeeb Hamzat) and his girlfriend Jarvis also made headlines after a tense episode that spilled onto social media. The drama peaked when Peller was arrested after a livestream that showed reckless driving and a crash along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.

After the backlash that followed, Jarvis confirmed their breakup and asked the public to stop mocking him, saying the situation had become serious. Many followers said the split was not surprising, pointing to repeated online fights and emotional moments that had been visible even before the final breakup.

Portable and Queen Dami

Even though their relationship had already ended in late 2024, Portable and Queen Dami brought their breakup back into the spotlight in January 2025. What started as indirect posts quickly turned into a full social media battle, with both sides trading accusations through videos, interviews, and live sessions.

Queen Dami accused Portable of emotional manipulation, neglect, and humiliation during their marriage. Portable fired back, calling her ungrateful and accusing her of disrespect and clout-chasing. The public split into two camps—those who sympathised with Queen Dami’s calmer explanations and those who defended Portable’s version of events.

Anita Joseph and MC Fish

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph and her husband, MC Fish (Fisayo Olagunju), also joined the list of celebrity marriages that ended in 2025. Anita confirmed the split in a December 22 Instagram post where she described a season of pain, reflection, and healing, before clearly stating that the marriage was over.

A day later, she added that she was single but not looking, asking people to give her time to heal and not flood her phone with messages. Although the announcement shocked many, followers said she had dropped hints earlier through personal posts that suggested something was wrong.