Comedian Princewill has responded to domestic violence allegations made by his ex-wife Chioma.
In an Instagram video released on Tuesday, Princewill confirmed he slapped her twice during their marriage.
The comedian, born Odeh Ajiri Princewill, stated that he had prepared a detailed one-hour rebuttal video but chose to delete it following a “personal appeal from Pastor Gbenga of Harvesters International Christian Church, Magodo”.
“I had already scheduled the one-hour video, and in that video, with God who made me, I gave details. I have taken it down everywhere except Instagram because I don’t know how to delete a scheduled post. I am doing this because of you, pastor,” he said.
The comedian also addressed several of Chioma’s claims, denying that he provided only N200,000 monthly for rent, school fees, and other expenses.
He asserted that he continued to pay her rent and health insurance (HMO) even after their separation, and that he recently covered hospital bills for her sister’s childbirth.
“She has never paid rent. Even after we were no longer together, I still paid her rent. I also paid for her HMO, and whenever she called that she needed money, I still sent it,” he added.
Regarding physical abuse, Princewill admitted to slapping his ex-wife on two occasions during the marriage, expressing regret and stating he had already apologised.
However, he claimed there were “several things” that occurred during the union that he has chosen not to disclose, citing concern for their children.
“I had instances where I slapped this girl twice in the marriage, and I’m not proud of it. I apologised for it,” he said.
“The number of men that came to drop her at my gate during the marriage, the number of men that gave Chioma money during the marriage, I kept quiet.
“Let it be known that I kept quiet because of AJ and TJ.”
Princewill’s response follows a viral video from Chioma, who accused him of domestic violence, including an alleged assault while she was recovering from a Caesarean section, intimidation, and chronic infidelity.
She denied claims of being unfaithful, calling them “a lie from the pit of hell,” and warned that her family should be held responsible if anything happened to her.
“If anything happens to me and my family, the world should hold Comedian Princewill and his family responsible, she said.Chioma also disclosed that the incidents were reported to the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, leading to their eventual agreement to separate.
She argued that if she had been unfaithful, it would have been included in the divorce petition Princewill filed in January 2026, following her family’s return of her bride price in December 2025.
