Popular media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu cleared up rumors about actress Ini Edo’s engagement during the recent Big Brother Naija eviction show. Many fans were surprised when he revealed that Ini Edo’s supposed engagement announcement was actually a promotional stunt for her upcoming movie.
The confusion began when a woman dressed as a bride, looking emotional and tearful, unexpectedly appeared on stage. Her sudden entrance left both Ebuka and the audience wondering what was happening. In a bid to understand the situation, Ebuka approached the bride and asked if she was a new housemate on the show. However, the bride remained silent, adding to the mystery.
The unexpected scene raised many questions, with fans both at the event and watching from home speculating about what was going on. However, Ebuka soon provided clarity, explaining that it was all part of a movie promotion. He announced that the emotional bride’s appearance was a promotional strategy for Ini Edo’s upcoming film titled The Fairy Tale Wedding, which is set to premiere on October 20, 2024.
Ebuka addressed the audience, saying, “For those of you who got excited by Ini Edo’s earlier post, you were misled. It was a movie promotion.”
This statement cleared up any misconceptions about Ini Edo’s personal life and confirmed that her “engagement” was fictional.
Fans of Ini Edo, who had been excited by her earlier social media posts hinting at an engagement, were surprised to learn that the news was part of a clever marketing campaign for her movie. The announcement of the film’s premiere date has now added to the anticipation surrounding the release of The Fairy Tale Wedding.
The stunt generated significant buzz, with many fans sharing their reactions on social media. While some were initially disappointed to learn that the engagement wasn’t real, others praised the creative way the film was promoted.