Content creator Celyn Ukam has publicly accused her baby daddy, Dozie, of abuse, sharing detailed allegations of the ordeal she claims to have endured during their relationship. In a series of posts on her Instagram Stories, she alleged that the abuse began while she was pregnant and that Dozie's mother was also involved.
Allegations of Abuse During Pregnancy
According to Celyn, the alleged abuse started when she was pregnant with their child. She claimed she went through the pregnancy largely alone and that her future mother-in-law and Dozie accused her of being possessed by a marine spirit. She also alleged that they blamed her for Dozie's financial struggles.
Wedding Cancellation and Pressure to Apologize
Celyn alleged that she was pressured to apologize after calling off their wedding because she was not financially prepared to sponsor the ceremony. She stated that the pressure came from Dozie and his family.
Threats After Childbirth
After giving birth via Caesarean section, Celyn claimed she began receiving threatening messages. According to her, some individuals allegedly threatened to take her baby out of the country without her consent. She said she no longer felt safe living in Lagos and shared a photo of herself holding her baby while crying. She vowed to pursue justice, adding that she had reported the alleged threats and abuse through Nigeria's justice system.
Public Reactions
Social media users were shocked by her allegations and used the opportunity to encourage other women experiencing abuse to speak up and seek help. Comments included: @deepcoremelanin said, "Celyn has never had any issue out here. Hopefully this doesn’t air out her laundry…. Y’all stop having kids for this men." @myfoodbynonye_culinary commented, "Na everyday marriage dey loose credibility. God forbid." @henny_baby20 shared, "A woman will never forget how she was treated during pregnancy!!!!! Some men should learn how to be kind because it takes absolutely nothing to be . Not even a woman that birth a child for you …Omoooo @celynukam_ God will see you through this phase." @wendy_adamma wrote, "You’d not understand till you experience a partner who is a gaslighter." @gbemeeeee said, "So sad this happened to her! She has always been that girl very hardworking." @beingngodoo reacted, "A wrong partner changes everything. She was doing so well… She will pull through this, IJN."
No Response from Dozie
As of the time of writing, Dozie has not publicly responded to Celyn's allegations.
Context: Domestic Violence in Nigeria
This incident comes amid ongoing discussions about domestic violence in Nigeria. Previously, actress Ngozi Nwosu opened up about her experience with domestic violence in an emotional video. The veteran actress recounted how she walked away from her marriage just a day after her wedding, despite her elder sister's efforts to persuade her to stay. According to Nwosu, her husband would drag her by the hair. She also shared other heartbreaking experiences she endured during the marriage.
