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Churchill denies Meurer divorce rumors, no legal marriage

Published 29 April 2026

Nigerian businessman Olakunle Churchill denied rumors of a divorce from actress Rosy Meurer on Wednesday, stating in an Instagram post that no legally recognized marriage ever existed between them. He described reports of legal proceedings as false and urged the public to ignore them.

Churchill clarified that their relationship involved only a traditional introduction ceremony, with no church or court wedding. "The reports circulating online about a supposed divorce between myself and Roseline Meurer are completely false. There is no truth to them, and they should be treated as such," he wrote. "There was no legally recognized marriage. There was no church wedding and no court wedding. What took place was an introduction. Therefore, the idea of a divorce is baseless from the outset."

The rumors gained traction after Meurer posted a video on Instagram reintroducing herself without Churchill's surname or a wedding ring. She described the move as a "rebirth" and a new phase focused on her career growth and storytelling, apologizing for her absence from the public eye.

Churchill also questioned the validity of alleged court documents circulating online, noting he was never formally...

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