Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has spoken publicly for the first time about recent controversies surrounding her personal life, disclosing that she underwent a drug test to clear her name.
In a post shared on her Instagram page Wednesday, Daniels said the decision came after months of intense personal struggles and sustained public scrutiny, which she described as emotionally heavy and almost overwhelming.
“The past few months of my life have been nothing short of heavy. One of those seasons that tries to sit on your chest and ask, ‘So, what are we doing next?’ It has been a major turning point, one that shook me to my core. Everything I had ever known was drowning right in front of me,” she wrote.
Regina explained that she chose to take the test out of accountability to her family, friends, and supporters.
“After much reflection (and a few very long conversations with myself), I decided to take this test because I owe it to the people who stood by me, the people who love me, and the people who look up to me. Integrity matters. Accountability matters. Peace of mind especially matters,” she said.
She also addressed rumours widely circulated on social media that labelled her a drug addict.
“One thing that echoed loudly across the media was, ‘Regina is a drug addict.’ And honestly? I paused, then I checked again. I looked at myself in the mirror repeatedly, searching for this so-called addict. That’s when it hit me! People often project their fears, insecurities, and negativity onto you. But projection is not reality, and noise is not truth,” she wrote.
Regina emphasised that she would not allow herself to be defined by public opinion. “Here’s the choice we all have to make: Do you allow yourself to be defined by other people’s opinions, or do you create your own narrative? As for me, I choose the latter every single time,” she added.
A New Chapter of Growth
The actress said the experience has pushed her into a new phase focused on self-discovery, growth, and intentional living.
“This chapter of my life is now about self discovery, self growth, and becoming even more intentional about who I am and where I’m going. I thank God endlessly for His grace, His strength, and His excellence in my life…because if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that He has carried me through it all. I’m still standing, still growing and just getting started. And yes… we move. Happy new year everyone,” she concluded.
Her statement comes amid sustained public attention on her troubled marriage to billionaire businessman and lawmaker Senator Ned Nwoko.
In recent months, the couple has been at the centre of separation rumours, with both sides trading allegations.
Regina accused Nwoko of domestic abuse and attempts to compel her into rehabilitation, claims she said were enforced through pressure on her family.
Nwoko, however, rejected the accusations, countering that Daniels was dealing with substance-related challenges and that professional intervention was arranged out of concern.
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