Written by SpringNewsNG Media Limited, March 26, 2025.

Chidiebere, has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his decision to unfollow his longtime friend, Nollywood actress Ekene Umenwa.

The news of their fallout first surfaced when fans noticed that the duo had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Speculations arose that the rift was caused by Umenwa’s birthday post to Deacon Famous’ ex-girlfriend, Ada Uli. Reports suggested that the comedian’s wife, Faith Mawusi, was unhappy about Umenwa maintaining a relationship with her husband’s former partner.

Deacon Famous Breaks His Silence

In response to a fan’s inquiry about whether his wife influenced his decision to unfollow Umenwa, Deacon Famous refuted the claim, hinting at deeper reasons behind his action. He stated:

“I unfollowed but for a different reason. Not what they told you. If I ever open my mouth to speak, rain go fall for some roofs so make I just chill for now. But I hope your favs will tell you the real truth.”

His cryptic response left fans divided, with many taking to social media to express their opinions.

Netizens React

Various reactions from fans:

• purity00003: “Mr cho cho cho. Tueh.”
• manarisia_1: “Omoh this guy’s mouth dey leak normally.”
• pinna.norah: “Is he an actual deacon?”
• queenette.o: “His wedding didn’t get the attention he wanted; now he wants to do it his way.”
• cisca_a: “Omo, you talk too much as a man… Sha open the mouth and keep talking o, don’t stop … Mr Cho Cho Cho.”
• onyi99: “You don open mouth already by replying.”
• olekanmachimchim: “Deacon Famous or Shamous is a woman. Thank God Ada Uli no marry this woman called Deacon Shamous.”
• olekanmachimchim: “Men wey get money no dey do Cho Cho Cho. If you look around, you go see evidence. @deacon_famous Na woman you be. @mawusifaith come and carry your wife Deacon Shamous enter house. Who let the dog out? Who who who who who. Learn to ignore some things; the internet will eventually move on.”

Deacon Famous on His Marriage

Meanwhile, in a related development, Deacon Famous addressed rumors regarding his new marriage. He clarified that he had known his wife, Faith Mawusi, long before attending gospel musician Moses Bliss’ wedding. He revealed that Faith was the one who picked him up from the airport when he traveled to Ghana for the wedding.

Despite the controversy, Deacon Famous seems unbothered, choosing to keep details about his fallout with Umenwa under wraps for now. Whether he eventually reveals the full story remains to be seen.