Social media erupted in chaos after Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia, made headlines for reacting to a controversial post by Laila Charani, one of billionaire politician Ned Nwoko’s wives, who accused fellow actress Regina Daniels of allegedly influencing her into bad habits.
The drama unfolded when Laila Charani took to her social media page, sharing a post that claimed Regina Daniels introduced her to drugs, manipulative behaviors, and other lifestyle choices that reportedly caused tension in her marriage with Ned Nwoko. What fueled the controversy further was Annie Idibia’s decision to ‘like’ the post — a move that fans quickly noticed and interpreted as her taking sides.
Within minutes, screenshots of Annie’s activity circulated widely online, sparking heated arguments among fans of both actresses. Some users accused Annie of hypocrisy, recalling how Regina Daniels publicly supported her during her emotional outburst and separation crisis with her husband, legendary singer 2Baba Idibia. Critics claimed it was disappointing to see Annie appear to side with Regina’s rival in such a sensitive issue.
Meanwhile, others defended Annie, suggesting she may have only liked the post by mistake or out of curiosity, without intending to endorse Laila’s accusations. Still, the tension grew as the story trended across platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok, drawing thousands of comments from fans dissecting every detail of the drama.
“Why would Annie support Laila after everything Regina did for her?” one commenter wrote. Another fan argued, “Maybe it was an accident — you know sometimes people double-tap without thinking.” Others saw it as a sign of deep-seated rivalry within the Nollywood social circle, saying, “Annie Idibia in the middle of Charani vs Regina? This is turning into a real Nollywood script.”
As the online firestorm intensified, Annie Idibia stepped forward to address the situation. She clarified that the ‘like’ was completely accidental, stating that she harbors no ill will toward Regina Daniels. In her response, Annie emphasized that she deeply respects Regina and would never intentionally support anyone trying to tarnish her image.
Her explanation, however, did little to stop the flood of reactions, as some social media users remained skeptical. The incident has since become a trending topic in Nigerian entertainment circles, further deepening the ongoing rift between Laila Charani and Regina Daniels, and placing Annie Idibia unwillingly at the center of the unfolding drama.
Check out the viral post that sparked the controversy below…
