“Eja Nla” Remains Unbothered: Manager Shreds Fake Divorce Petition as Adekunle Gold Teases 2026 Takeover
LAGOS — The management team for soulful singer Simi has officially shut down the explosive rumors circulating across the Nigerian internet claiming that her marriage to Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Gold is heading for a bitter divorce.
The speculation ignited early this week when a fabricated legal document surfaced online, masquerading as a divorce petition filed by Adekunle Gold. The document falsely alleged “unbearable control” and sought the dissolution of their celebrated seven-year union. However, Simi’s manager has now stepped forward to clear the air, exposing the petition as a poorly constructed forgery while the “Big Fish” himself focuses on a massive musical rollout for the year.
As the rumor mill grinds to a halt, Adekunle Gold has made one thing abundantly clear: his marriage remains strictly intact, and his musical dominance in 2026 is just beginning.
The Anatomy of a Fake Petition
The viral document, dated February 28, 2026, claimed to originate from the High Court of Lagos State. It alleged that the couple’s marriage had “irretrievably broken down” and requested joint custody of their children.
Simi’s manager, Vincent, swiftly dismissed the document, pointing out glaring technical and legal errors that immediately expose the forgery:
Use of Stage Names: The fabricated court document utilized the artists’ stage names (“Adekunle Gold” and “Simi”). Vincent emphasized that stage names are never tenable in any legitimate court of justice worldwide; legal filings require government-issued names.
Backdated Suit Numbers: A closer inspection of the document revealed a glaring chronological error. The suit number (SUIT NO HCL/FC/2024/0178) was backdated to 2024, despite the document claiming to be newly filed in 2026.
Absence of Judicial Proof: The supposed petition lacked authentic legal signatures and verifiable stamps from the Lagos State judiciary.
“It’s fake and fabricated,” Vincent declared to the press, putting an end to the social media frenzy that had fans deeply worried about Nigeria’s most admired celebrity union.
A Growing Family and New Milestones
Far from marital discord, the couple has enjoyed a season of profound personal and professional milestones. Just recently, Adekunle Gold celebrated their growing family by subtly announcing they are expecting their second child through his latest single, My Love Is The Same. The heartwarming release arrived on the heels of the couple celebrating their seventh wedding anniversary.
Media personality Do2dtun also publicly stepped in to defend Adekunle Gold against the online backlash generated by the rumor, praising the singer’s unblemished contributions to Nigerian music and stating simply, “He remains unscarred.”
“EJA NLA 2026”: The Big Fish Plots His Next Move
Instead of addressing the baseless rumors directly, Adekunle Gold has kept his focus strictly on his craft. The singer recently sent X (formerly Twitter) into a frenzy by dropping a cryptic post that read: “EJA NLA 2026.”
The teaser, which translates to “Big Fish,” immediately sparked theories among his dedicated “Fuji Tribe” fanbase. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimed 2025 hit album FUJI and his historic sold-out solo concert at the National Theatre last December, industry insiders speculate that the “EJA NLA” post signals an upcoming cinematic project, a deluxe album, or a massive global tour.
As the rumor mill grinds to a halt, Adekunle Gold has made one thing abundantly clear: his marriage remains strictly intact, and his musical dominance in 2026 is just beginning.