Mmaduabuchi OkoyeTeddy A breaks silence: Actor denies beating Bambam and reveals what happened
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Teddy A has vehemently denied allegations that he physically assaulted his wife, Bambam. In an interview released on February 7, 2026, the actor revealed the false claims surfaced while they relaxed at home. He admitted his decision to remain silent backfired, as it cost him jobs and damaged his professional reputation.
Image Credit With Chude / InstagramOn February 7, 2026, reality TV star Teddy A sat down with Chude Jideonwo to address a damaging scandal. The actor firmly shut down past rumors that he physically abused his wife, Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi.
He described the exact moment the “wicked” allegations surfaced online. The couple was at home, and his wife was pregnant and laughing while watching a movie.
”I woke up and went downstairs to meet my wife,” Teddy A recalled with visible frustration. “She was happy, yet my phone was blowing up with claims that I beat her.”
The actor admitted he was initially confused because he had not posted anything controversial that week. He checked his notifications and saw the false narrative spreading like wildfire.
Bambam reacted with immediate anger and demanded to know who fabricated the story. Teddy A tried to calm her down, dismissing it as the work of “village people” or a bitter ex.
He sought advice from his manager, who told him to ignore the noise. “My manager said, ‘Teddy, don’t fuel the fire, just let it go,'” he shared.
The Cost of Silence
Teddy A now admits that following that advice was a professional mistake. His silence allowed the rumor to grow and negatively impact his brand.
He noticed that companies hesitated to hire him because they wanted to avoid potential drama. The public began to question his character based on lies.
”I didn’t know the dent it would cause until I saw comments on innocent posts,” he lamented. Fans would see photos and ask if he was hurting her.
This scrutiny mirrors the time fans speculated about a breakup last December due to separate holiday photos. The public often misinterprets their privacy as a sign of trouble.
Teddy A confessed he should have taken legal steps immediately. “I should have issued a statement from my lawyers to prove defamation of character,” he reflected.
He emphasized that he is a family man raised by a single mother. The “hard guy” persona people see is just a layer of his brand.
This aligns with his previous stance when he refused to wear matching pajamas on Christmas day to prove he does not fake affection. He insists on living authentically rather than performing for social media.
From Corporate America to Afrobeat
Beyond the controversy, the interview shed light on his gritty journey before fame. Teddy A worked over 12 corporate jobs in the US before chasing music.
”I worked at Bank of America and made good money for an 18-year-old,” he revealed. However, he felt unfulfilled and disconnected from his family.
He dropped everything to pursue music after reconnecting with the African community in Dallas. This leap of faith led to a record deal in 2014. The star also touched on his transition into acting. He works hard to make audiences forget his reality TV background.
“The industry has perceptions that I am proud or a snob,” he admitted. He credits his acting skills for slowly changing that narrative.
Concluding the session, Teddy A affirmed that his family remains his priority. He refuses to let toxic online narratives dictate his happiness or his marriage.
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