Former Big Brother Naija housemate Segun Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, has defended his financial role during his relationship with fellow reality star Bella Okagbue. In a street interview with social commentator Oyemykke in London, Sheggz clarified that he was the primary provider in their relationship, despite claims that he depended on Bella financially. This comes amid renewed public interest in their four-year relationship following their highly publicised breakup and allegations concerning money, marriage, and promises.
Sheggz rejected descriptions of him as a “gigolo” and dismissed suggestions that he relied on Bella to fund his lifestyle. He stated that he owned properties in both London and Lagos, including a house on Banana Island. Sheggz also addressed claims about how expenses were handled during his relationship with Bella, stating that they both contributed financially but that he covered the larger share. According to him, their financial arrangement was approximately 70/30 in his favour.
Sheggz further maintained that he embraced the role of provider in the relationship, saying Bella lived with him and that he took responsibility for their expenses. He stated that he gave her cars and did everything for her. Sheggz added that the relationship was based on genuine love and expressed regret that their private financial arrangements had become a subject of public discussion after their breakup.
Sheggz said he loved Bella to bits and that she was the love of his life. He added that if they had eventually married, he believed the current controversy would not have become a public conversation. His comments come weeks after the former couple became embroiled in a public dispute following their January 2026 breakup. The controversy intensified after alleged private WhatsApp conversations involving Bella, Sheggz, and members of their families surfaced online.
The alleged WhatsApp conversations contained discussions about money, while others appeared to show Sheggz making elaborate plans for their proposed engagement and wedding. The authenticity of the leaked chats has not been independently established. Bella has also addressed the collapse of the relationship, saying she had given Sheggz another chance because she believed in his ability to change.
Bella maintained that her desire for marriage was not desperation and said she eventually decided to walk away. The financial dispute has since taken a legal dimension, with Bella’s lawyers reportedly demanding repayment of alleged loans and raising other claims against Sheggz. His camp has denied allegations of wrongdoing and maintained that he made substantial financial contributions during the relationship.
As both sides continue to present their accounts of the relationship, Sheggz’s latest comments have added another layer to the ongoing public debate over who financially supported whom during their time together. No court has determined the competing allegations. The controversy surrounding their relationship has sparked a heated debate about financial responsibilities in relationships and the consequences of public breakups.
Key points
- Sheggz claims he was the primary provider in his relationship with Bella Okagbue.
- The financial dispute between Sheggz and Bella has taken a legal dimension.
- Sheggz and Bella’s breakup has sparked a public debate about financial responsibilities in relationships.
