Boma Akpore, a former Big Brother Naija housemate, has opened up about how his relationship, which was headed toward marriage, came to an end.
In a podcast interview with Chude Jideonwo, Boma revealed that his partner’s family rejected him, citing concerns about his public persona.
Boma said he had planned to propose to his partner in August, even going as far as planning a trip to the US to buy an engagement ring.
However, their relationship came to an end when his partner’s family disapproved of their union.
Boma stated that his fame and public scrutiny contributed to the family’s rejection.
He described the experience as discouraging, saying their relationship was “amazing” despite normal ups and downs.
Boma said, “I met someone that I really liked, and I was going to marry. I was supposed to be engaging her like last August. I was going to go to America, get the ring, bring it back because I liked her, and I told her I was going to marry her.

“It was an amazing relationship; we had a little bit of ups and downs, but it was perfect. I thought we had a perfect relationship till the family got involved and said, ‘This guy? Hell no, impossible.’
“So that collapsed everything, and that was very discouraging. If I were not in the entertainment or public eye, nobody would know some things about me. Once you come to the public, that is the prize you have to pay.”

Rapper Olamide has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comment ranking Wizkid as the top Afrobeats act after Fela Kuti.
TheTrustNews.com reports that the uproar began after Olamide made the remark during a press briefing in Toronto, Canada.
The rapper acknowledged differing opinions, saying the industry is wide enough for every artist to thrive.
Olamide emphasised that music lovers can support their preferred artists without diminishing others’ work.
He wrote: “Honestly, this whole lengthy 3-way conversation is pretty much whatever. You can’t diminish anyone’s greatness, whether they’re A-list, B-list, or anything else. Feel free to believe what you want or support whoever you choose – there’s plenty of room in the sky for everyone”.
He noted that top artists like Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid are unfazed by opinions, focusing on their craft instead.
“However, one thing to remember is that Burna, David, and Wiz aren’t narrow-minded enough to get offended by someone else’s opinion or perspective. That’s part of why they’ve reached where they are today,” Olamide wrote, urging fans to respect differing views.

Former Miss Nigeria and Big Brother Naija contestant Beauty Tukura has spoken about her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts following her disqualification from the show.
In an interview on BeyondWithEzinne podcast, Tukura revealed she felt overwhelmed by public scrutiny and shame, leading to a dark period where she nearly took her life.
She said: “I was depressed, I feel like my life ended. I was living in a dark room for weeks and in between, I will do therapy.
“I cried every day. I was thinking of ending it. I almost actually committed suicide.
“The heat was too much, and personally, I felt like nothing I said was going to make sense because all they wanted to do was crucify me like Jesus. It was very hard”.
According to her, after disqualification, she struggled to face her parents, admitting, “I was too ashamed to see them. I didn’t know how to face them. I was in a very bad place.”
Tukura praised her parents’ unwavering support and messages from fans worldwide, which helped her cope and focus on the positive.
“I decided to focus on the love. Since then, I’ve always focused on the positive messages,” she said.
The experience was a turning point for Tukura, who has since reflected on mistakes and the lessons learned.
“That was the lowest point of my life, and I’ve decided it will stay that way. There’s no room for such mistakes anymore,” she said.