ABUJA (FN) Nigerian businessman Olakunle Churchill has responded to reports of his split from Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer, declaring that “no legal marriage exists between us.”
Churchill, who married Meurer in 2021 after his high-profile divorce from actress Tonto Dikeh, made the remarks amid growing speculation about the state of their relationship. The couple, who share two children, had been rumored to be estranged for months, with Meurer reportedly relocating to Mexico to manage her restaurant business while Churchill traveled frequently for work.
In recent weeks, Churchill unfollowed Meurer on Instagram and posted cryptic messages prioritizing his children over “anyone or anything else.” His latest statement, denying the existence of a legal marriage, has fueled debate about the nature of their union and its implications for divorce proceedings and custody arrangements.
“I have to pick between my kids or anyone/anything else… I’m picking my kids. Period!!!” Churchill wrote, underscoring his commitment to fatherhood.
Public reaction has been mixed. Some fans expressed sympathy for Meurer, while others supported Churchill’s stance. Entertainment analysts noted that the controversy highlights the challenges of celebrity marriages under public scrutiny, especially given Churchill’s history with Tonto Dikeh.
Observers say the dispute underscores broader issues of family, legality, and public perception in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, where personal relationships often spill into the public domain.
