Nkechi Blessing Confirms Breakup with Xxssive: “I’ve Been Single Since Last Year”

Popular and often controversial Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has officially confirmed her breakup with younger lover, Xxssive, putting an end to months of online speculation.

In a series of posts on her Instagram Story on Thursday, the 36-year-old actress opened up, stating that she has been single since last year — but chose to speak now for her own peace of mind.

“I have been single since last year. I choose when I want to talk about my life, and the time is now. No bad blood between me and anybody, we are good,” she wrote.

This confirmation comes nearly two years after she went public with Xxssive in September 2022, following a dramatic split from Ekiti-born politician, Opeyemi Falegan.

Their relationship, while filled with PDA and social media affection, also attracted attention for their age difference — Nkechi being nine years older — a detail fans and critics never hesitated to spotlight.

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Nkechi’s breakup announcement adds to a growing list of celebrity relationships that burn brightly online — only to fade behind the scenes. The actress’s statement is mature and drama-free, signaling a more grounded approach to her personal life, despite her “controversial” brand image.

In a society where women are constantly scrutinized for dating younger men, Nkechi’s openness about the breakup without bitterness is worth noting. Her ability to own her narrative — even if months later — is a subtle clapback to public pressure and gossip blogs.

It’s another reminder that love, no matter how loud it is on social media, still requires real-world effort, compatibility, and growth — and sometimes, the bravest thing is knowing when to step back.

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