Singer, Chike, appears to be weathering the storm of the controversy linking him to Sandra Onyenucheya, the estranged wife of popular broadcaster and event host, Frank Edoho, as he continues to perform at events and share highlights of his appearances on social media.
In recent weeks, the singer found himself at the centre of intense online discussions following allegations that he had an affair with Edoho’s estranged wife. The claims sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many commentators predicting that the scandal could negatively affect Chike’s career, particularly because of his strong association with love songs and wedding performances.
Some analysts argued that the singer’s popularity among couples and his frequent bookings at weddings could suffer, claiming that prospective clients might become reluctant to hire him for romantic events because of the controversy.
However, recent developments suggest that those fears may have been exaggerated.
A review of Chike’s social media activity shows that the singer has continued to perform at concerts, birthday parties and other events, regularly sharing videos and photos from his appearances with fans.
Just days after the controversy dominated online conversations, videos emerged showing Chike receiving an enthusiastic reception during a visit to Sierra Leone, where admirers gathered around him ahead of a performance. Reports noted that he was warmly welcomed by fans despite the ongoing allegations.
During the week, he was at the service of songs for the late actor Alex Ekubo, an event which was also attended by Edoho. However, Sunday Scoop cannot confirm that the two men came into contact with each other.
Chike has also continued to attract support from female fans. In one widely circulated clip, he was seen at a cinema event in Lagos signing autographs, taking photographs and interacting with admirers who sang along to his hit songs.