By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed her recent comments about having “20 boyfriends” before meeting her husband, Nigerian businessman and politician Ned Nwoko.
Speaking in a TikTok live session, Daniels recounted how she had numerous suitors when she first encountered Nwoko, but said her choice to marry him was entirely her own, dismissing claims that she was pressured into the relationship.
The mother of two further advised young women not to let their current boyfriends hinder them from meeting their future husbands, promising to share her story in greater detail in the future.
Following the public response to her remarks, Daniels took to Instagram to clarify her intentions behind the statement.
She explained that while she had many friends and admirers, she committed to remaining a virgin until marriage, and she kept that promise.
“I want to clarify the ‘20 boyfriend’ issue to soothe my husband and educate young girls,” she wrote. “Having several male friends who are willing to do things for you doesn’t mean you owe them your body. And yes, I did have a lot, but I made a promise to keep my virginity until my marriage—and guess what? I did!”
Earlier this year, Ned Nwoko also made headlines when he said he wouldn’t marry a woman who wasn’t a virgin, a statement that stirred discussion across social media.
Nwoko clarified that he follows his personal values when choosing a partner and emphasized that he has his own preferences.
Daniels and Nwoko celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in May, reflecting on a “remarkable” five years filled with love and mutual respect.
Daniels, who married Nwoko at 19, often faces public scrutiny about their 38-year age difference.
She has spoken openly about her decision, saying she was drawn to his maturity and wisdom.
