Teddy A, one of Nigeria’s most recognisable reality TV stars and a multitalented media personality, sits down with Chude Jideonwo for a revealing conversation. Known for his time in the Big Brother Naija house and the public, persona that followed, Teddy A opens up about the evolution of his life, from being widely perceived as a playboy to finding grounding, commitment, and purpose as a husband and father. In this episode, he speaks from lived experience, tracing the personal growth that unfolded away from the spotlight.
The conversation takes an emotional turn as Teddy A reflects on one of the most painful chapters of his public life: being falsely accused on social media of beating his pregnant wife. He recounts the cruelty of online judgment and the speed with which narratives spread, regardless of truth. “They said I was beating my wife. The comments didn’t care if it was true,” he shares, describing the toll of carrying a lie that threatened his family, reputation, and mental wellbeing. It is a sobering look at the cost of visibility and the violence of unchecked public opinion.
Teddy A also opens up about his struggle with depression during a season when his mother was ill, a time when he began to lose interest in his craft and himself. While reflecting, he speaks about how the Big Brother Naija platform became an unexpected turning point, which didn’t just give him visibility, but a second chance at meaning, structure, and love. “I got depressed, I started to lose interest in my craft, but I found salvation in the BBN house,” he says.
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