Riches Sammy, the husband of Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus, has publicly warned social media users against spreading false or defamatory claims about his marriage, stressing that anyone found doing so could face legal consequences.
His reaction followed the circulation of a video showing the actress on a movie set, which sparked mixed reactions online. While many fans expressed support for Nkiru, others made unflattering remarks about her appearance, with some suggesting that marriage had changed her looks. Several posts also featured captions that Sammy described as misleading.
In a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Sammy said he had chosen not to respond to the video itself or the negative comments surrounding it. However, he insisted that he would not ignore attempts to spread false narratives about his relationship with the actress.
“A picture and a video which does not represent what my wife looks like have been circulating online currently, and I choose to overlook all that and all the comments that have been made. But what I will not tolerate is someone making a derogatory post or a misleading caption about my marriage. I will not tolerate that. I will take legal action. Be warned.”
His statement quickly gained attention across social media, with many fans applauding him for publicly standing up for his wife. Several supporters commended his decision to address the issue directly, describing it as a strong show of support for Nkiru Sylvanus amid the online criticism.