Reality television personality Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has opened up about how false allegations of domestic violence almost destroyed his marriage and public image.
The former Big Brother Naija star made the revelation during a recent appearance on the WithChude podcast, where he described the claims as shocking, untrue and deeply traumatic for his family.
According to Teddy A, reports once circulated widely on social media accusing him of physically abusing his wife, actress and media personality Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, including during her pregnancy.
He insisted the accusations were completely false and said both he and his wife were blindsided by the rumours.
Recounting the day the story broke, Teddy A said there were no signs of trouble at home.
“I woke up, went downstairs, and my wife was there watching a movie. She was pregnant and laughing,” he said.
He explained that he only realised something was wrong after noticing an unusual flood of notifications on his phone.
“I hadn’t posted anything. I was wondering what was trending and why my phone was blowing up,” he said.
As he scrolled through the comments, he said Bambam became emotional and confused.
“She kept asking who could do this to us. Honestly, I didn’t know where it came from,” he added.
The allegations quickly gained traction online, sparking intense debates and speculation. Teddy A said he later contacted his manager, who advised him to stay silent and allow the issue to fade.
However, he now believes that decision backfired.
According to him, the rumours have continued to follow him years later, with some social media users still bringing up the accusations whenever he posts family content.
“Even now, when my wife and I post photos or videos, people still comment and ask if I beat her,” he said.
He described the experience as painful and damaging, noting that it changed how some people viewed him.
“It affected me because people began to see me in a way that wasn’t true.”
Teddy A’s remarks have since reignited conversations about the long-term harm of unverified online allegations, social media narratives and the importance of addressing false claims promptly.
Neither Teddy A nor Bambam has ever confirmed any incident of domestic abuse, and the couple have continued to present a united front publicly.
