Ciana Chapman, wife of popular Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, also known as Sabinus or Mr. Funny, has publicly denied rumours that her husband physically assaulted her. These allegations surfaced from a blogger who claimed Sabinus subjects his wife to domestic violence.
In response, Ciana took to her Instagram story to address and refute the claims, urging the blogger to stop spreading false information about her family. She highlighted the geographical absurdity of the allegations, noting that her husband is in Nigeria while she is currently in the United Kingdom.
“Cutie_juls, take my name and that of my family off your mouth and page,” she wrote. “How can my husband be in Nigeria and be hitting me here in the UK?”
This clarification follows the recent birth of Ciana and Sabinus’ first child. The couple married in a private ceremony in early 2023.
Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, widely known as Mr. Funny or Oga Sabinus, is a celebrated Nigerian comedian, content creator, actor, and skit maker who gained prominence in 2019. His popularity has earned him several notable endorsements, including as a brand ambassador for the betting site Oddstackr.
Sabinus’ comedic career has been influenced by prominent figures such as Mr. Ibu and Charles Inojie. He won the Best Male Skit Maker category at the Legit.ng Awards 2022, where he was nominated alongside Funnybros, Mr. Macaroni, and Broda Shaggi. He has also appeared in Nollywood films such as “Billionaire’s Bride” and “Man of War.”
In May 2022, Sabinus sued two Nigerian food companies for allegedly using his image and catchphrases without permission. Friesland Food reportedly used his trademarked phrase “something hoodge” to advertise their Peak Milk product, while UAC used an animated image of him in their ads.
Sabinus made his London debut in September 2022 at The Lighthouse event center, further solidifying his international presence.
