Former BBNaija housemate Segun “Sheggz” Olusemo has confirmed that his relationship with fellow reality TV star Bella Okagbue has come to an end.
In a lengthy statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, Sheggz revealed that the couple separated in January 2026 over what he described as “issues of trust and respect.” He said the concerns were significant enough for him to reconsider the possibility of marriage.
“I have never spoken publicly on the internet out of respect for my family, and it simply isn’t my nature to do so,” he wrote,
“However, after four years of working hard to build my life and my reputation, I feel it is only fair to clarify my position rather than allow my name or character to be unfairly tarnished.
“I am a man who values family, friendship, integrity and my faith. I am a brother, a friend to many and most importantly, I know the values I stand for. I am not an abuser.
“For clarity, I did not cheat on Bella and I have been single since January 2026.”
Sheggz also opened up about personal challenges he faced in 2025, saying he spent a considerable period receiving medical treatment and recovering from health issues.
“Much of 2025 was an extremely difficult period for me as I spent a significant amount of time in and out of hospital,” he wrote.
“I am genuinely grateful to be alive after everything I experienced. Following treatment and recovery in England, I returned to Nigeria in October 2025, where I became aware of information that caused me to question the honesty within our relationship.
“I had given several opportunities since 2024 for the truth to be shared with me, but unfortunately, that did not happen.
“It was difficult for me to process, particularly because I had loved Bella deeply and genuinely hoped we would spend our lives together. I also struggled with how the situation was handled and at times, I felt there was not the level of remorse or understanding I had hoped for.”
According to him, he was committed to the relationship and had seriously considered a future with Bella.
“We made attempts to reconcile afterwards, but ultimately I came to the conclusion that there were issues of trust and respect that I could not overlook when considering marriage,” he wrote.
“I believe a marriage should be built on mutual respect, honesty and the ability to communicate with one another properly.
“I genuinely wanted the relationship to work. I even went as far as purchasing a ring because I believed in the possibility of a future together.
“Unfortunately, sometimes two people can care deeply for one another and still come to the realisation that the relationship is no longer right for them.
“I understand that her family may have their own feelings about the situation and I respect that. From my side, I know that I tried sincerely and repeatedly to make things work.
“I have no desire for hostility or public back-and-forth. I simply want to move forward peacefully with dignity and respect for everyone involved. I wish Bella nothing but the best in life and I hope we can all eventually move on with grace.”
The pair started dating while they were in the Big Brother Naija house in 2022. In a 2023 interview, Bella had described their relationship as “genuine”.