BBNaija’s Soma denies ex-girlfriend’s abuse allegation, threatens lawsuit

Somadina Anyama, the former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, has denied allegations of physical abuse by Hilda Dirisu, his ex-girlfriend.

On November 6, Hilda took to her X page to accuse Soma of physically abusing her in April.

She claimed that the reality TV star damaged her phone, “drugged, hit, tied me up, and instilled fear in me”.

“Ask Somadina what happened at my house in late April this year—how he drugged me, hit me, tied me up and smashed my phone—knowing he’d instilled fear in me over the years and thought that I wouldn’t speak up one day,” she wrote.

“Ask him why he keeps lying to everyone, putting on a two-faced mask of innocence. The list is endless! I’ve kept quiet this long and moved on with my life.”

But in an Instagram post on Monday, Soma denied the allegations, labeling them “false” and “baseless”.

The reality star added that he holds no resentment towards Hilda despite their failed relationship.

“I want to clearly state that the accusations being made against me are false. I have never drugged, assaulted, or harmed anyone, and I deeply condemn any form of abuse,” he said.

“These allegations are completely baseless and such actions are contrary to my values and the person I strive to be.

“I acknowledge that I was once in a relationship with the individual making these claims and like many relationships, ours had its highs and lows and ultimately came to an end.

“Although the relationship did not work out, I hold no resentment or ill will. My wish has always been for both of us to move forward in peace and pursue happiness in our individual paths.”

 

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In a follow-up post, Soma, through Kelmar Legal, his lawyers, cautioned Hilda to desist from making defamatory statements and false allegations against him.

He said her statements exposed him to “public ridicule” and caused him “significant personal and emotional harm”.

“Our Client unequivocally denies these allegations and asserts that at no point during or after the relationship did he engage in any act of physical violence, coercion, drugging, or abuse toward you or any individual,” the lawsuit reads in part.

“You are hereby formally put on notice to immediately to issue a public and unequivocal retraction of all defamatory statements and provide a formal written apology within seven days.”

 

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Soma was a housemate in BBNaija’s second season in 2017. He made a comeback for the All-Stars edition in 2023.

The reality TV star and colleague Angel Smith confirmed their relationship in September 2023. It however remains to be seen if they are still together.