Social media was set ablaze in recent weeks after eagle-eyed fans noticed that former Big Brother Naija housemate Queen Mercy Atang had unfollowed her husband, David Oyekanmi, and deleted their wedding photos from Instagram—sparking widespread speculation of a marital crisis. Now, the reality star is speaking out for the first time, and her explanation has left fans divided.
Queen Mercy, who tied the knot with David in March 2024 just a year after giving birth to her first child, addressed the controversy in a candid video posted to her official Instagram account on Sunday, June 2, 2025. She revealed that the decision to unfollow her husband was not due to conflict but a deliberate attempt to shield their relationship from unnecessary public intrusion.
According to the reality star-turned-brand influencer, her husband’s growing popularity had attracted a flood of direct messages from women—ranging from flirty compliments to critical remarks—which she believes was putting a silent strain on their marriage. By taking their relationship off social media, she hopes to limit external distractions and protect what she described as “a peaceful union.”
“I know it looked strange, but I was only trying to take my marriage off social media,” she said. “People kept sliding into his DMs—some with good intentions, many with bad ones. I felt it was safer to stay private. It’s not a crisis; it’s a strategy to preserve our happiness.”
While some fans praised her maturity and decision to step back from the spotlight, others questioned whether such drastic social media actions were necessary. Critics have accused Queen Mercy of creating more confusion by not issuing a public clarification earlier, especially given her high-profile lifestyle and fanbase.
The couple’s traditional wedding in Akwa Ibom State in March 2024 drew massive attention across entertainment blogs and social platforms. Since then, their marriage has been closely monitored by fans and gossip channels alike—an obsession Queen now sees as both flattering and dangerous.
Her bold response now sets a precedent for celebrity couples navigating fame and privacy in the digital age. Whether her strategy works in the long run remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Queen Mercy is determined to protect her home—even if it means sparking rumors in the process.
