Big Brother Naija reality star Queen Mercy Atang has publicly confirmed the end of her one-year marriage to David Oyekanmi. The announcement comes amid months of speculation surrounding the couple’s relationship.
Mercy, who is a mother of one, married Oyekanmi in March 2024, following a high-profile public dispute with her baby daddy, skit maker Lord Lamba. The union had drawn attention due to the celebrity status of the individuals involved.
Rumours of marital problems began surfacing a few months after the wedding when Mercy unfollowed her husband on Instagram and deleted pictures of their wedding. Fans and media outlets speculated that the marriage was on the rocks.
At the time, the BBNaija Shine Ya Eye alum explained her social media activity by saying she wanted to “take her marriage off social media” and limit the exposure of their personal life online.
However, in a recent Instagram interaction, Mercy confirmed her separation. After posting a photo from the burial of actress Mercy Aigbe’s mother, a fan asked whether she was still married. The reality star responded succinctly: “Single and unavailable.”
The confirmation marks the end of what was a brief but closely followed marriage. Despite the split, Mercy has remained focused on her career and her child, maintaining a positive public image and engaging with fans.
As fans react to the news, discussions are ongoing about the challenges of managing relationships in the public eye, particularly for reality TV stars whose personal lives are often under constant scrutiny.
