A resurfaced video of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels’ mother, Rita Daniels, has taken social media by storm as she openly discussed her daughter’s controversial marriage to billionaire businessman and politician, Ned Nwoko.
The viral clip, originally recorded during a 2018 interview with the BBC, reappeared online following renewed speculation about alleged tensions in Regina Daniels’ marriage. The timing of the resurfaced footage has reignited public debate surrounding the circumstances that led to the young actress’s union with Ned Nwoko, which made headlines across Nigeria at the time.
Public Reactions and Renewed Criticism
Following claims that Regina Daniels may have temporarily left her matrimonial home due to alleged mistreatment, a Nigerian man identified as @chris_dior reposted the old BBC interview on X (formerly Twitter), criticizing the actress’s mother. His caption suggested that some parents, through their decisions and actions, contribute to the problems their children face later in life.
He wrote, “Sometimes mothers are the root of their children’s problems,” implying that Rita Daniels’ approval of her daughter’s early marriage played a role in the actress’s current challenges. His remarks quickly gained traction, drawing mixed reactions from Nigerians across social media platforms.
While some agreed with his perspective, accusing Rita of pushing Regina into a marriage driven by fame and wealth, others defended her, stating that every adult has the right to choose their partner, regardless of public opinion.
Rita Daniels Defends Her Daughter’s Choice
In the old interview, Rita Daniels passionately defended her daughter’s decision to marry Ned Nwoko, emphasizing that Regina made the choice on her own without external pressure. She expressed disapproval of the harsh criticism they received, noting that many people often speak on matters they don’t fully understand.
Rita stated, “Nonsense people wey dey open their gutter mouth dey talk. Regina told me that she wants to marry at a young age. Them say my daughter marry old man. I never see where person dey drink panadol for another person headache. Did the small girl cry and tell you that she was forced into marriage? Na love o. And me as her mother no get the right to tell her not to love.”
She further explained that love and marriage are personal matters and that even couples close in age face difficulties. According to her, what matters most is happiness and mutual respect between the partners.
Mixed Reactions from Nigerians
The reposted video has triggered an online storm, with netizens expressing a wide range of emotions. Some commenters empathized with Rita Daniels, acknowledging the difficulty of parenting under public scrutiny, while others accused her of prioritizing wealth and influence over her daughter’s emotional well-being.
“Regina’s mother should have guided her better, not supported a decision that brought her so much controversy,” one user wrote. Another countered, “People forget that Regina was already an adult who made her own choice. Her mother only stood by her.”
The debate continues to trend across social media platforms, with users revisiting the early days of Regina and Ned’s relationship, analyzing past interviews, and speculating about the current state of their marriage amid rumors of a possible crisis.
See video below;
I hate to mingle in matters like this but this was Regina Daniel’s mother interview after she got married to Ned Nwoko at the age of 18yrs…
Sometimes mothers are the root of their children problems… pic.twitter.com/Xh5b4wWwAK
— Christian (@Chris_diorX) October 20, 2025