Nigerian footballer Kelechi Nwakali has officially tied the knot traditionally with his lover, Hadiza Chidera, and the new bride is already making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
In a viral video making rounds on social media, the new Mrs Nwakali shared a cryptic message shortly after her bride price was paid on Friday, June 12, 2026.
In the short clip, she says:
“Hi guys, they have come to marry me. Moral of the story — leave everything you are doing and make sure you snatch your friend’s husband.”
Watch her video here.
The statement has triggered a storm of reactions online, with many calling it insensitive and others seeing it as shade directed at someone in her past.
Kelechi Nwakali, a former Nigeria youth international who has played in several European leagues, had announced his engagement to Chidera (whom he reportedly renamed from Hadiza) just days earlier. The traditional marriage ceremony has now been confirmed, with the couple reportedly preparing for their white wedding.
Background Drama
The wedding comes amid reports that Nwakali was previously in a relationship (some sources say married) with a woman named Jackie, who is the mother of his daughter. Insiders close to the footballer have claimed that the relationship ended after Jackie allegedly moved out following claims that Nwakali invited Chidera to Spain while still with her.
Some social media users have accused Chidera of being friends with Jackie before “snatching” her man, though Nwakali’s camp has denied that the two women were close friends.
Online Reactions
The video has divided netizens:
– Some called the post “classless” and “disrespectful.”
– Others found it funny and said she was just “keeping it real.”
– A few users jokingly tagged it as “kayamata success story.”
This is not the first time Nwakali’s personal life has made headlines. The footballer has previously been linked to multiple women, and this latest chapter has reignited conversations about his relationship history.
As of Saturday morning, the video continues to trend with thousands of reactions and reposts.
What do you think about Hadiza Chidera’s post? Was it just a joke or shade? Drop your thoughts in the comment section.
