It took months of speculation, but Bella and Sheggz have finally spoken about their breakup. The BBNaija Level Up couple met and fell in love on the show back in 2022, so a lot of fans have followed everything about their relationship ever since.
This week, both of them addressed the situation directly for the first time, sharing details that fans had been asking about for months. Here is a full timeline of what actually happened, based only on what Bella and Sheggz have said themselves.
When did Bella and Sheggz actually break up
According to Sheggz, the relationship ended quietly in January 2026, not recently, as many fans assumed. He said the couple tried to reconcile afterward but ultimately could not move past issues of trust and respect.
He also revealed he had already bought an engagement ring, believing marriage was where things were headed before everything fell apart.
Sheggz denies the cheating and abuse allegations
As speculation grew online, Sheggz released a statement firmly denying that he cheated on Bella or abused her, describing himself as a man who values family, faith, and integrity. He also shared that 2025 was a difficult year for him personally, spending significant time in and out of hospital before recovering abroad and returning to Nigeria in October.
The leaked chats that added fuel to the fire
Not long after his statement, alleged leaked WhatsApp messages surfaced online, with Bella reportedly calling Sheggz out over an unpaid amount she says he owed her and accusing him of ring shopping since they left the Big Brother house without ever following through.
Sheggz’s ex, Gbemi, speaks up too
Sheggz’s denial did not end the conversation online. His former girlfriend, Gbemi, reacted by mocking him publicly, referencing past claims that he had been aggressive toward her during their own relationship, including damaging her belongings and being physically rough with her during arguments.
Bella’s family enters the chat
The families have not stayed quiet either. Bella’s sister, Sandra Okagbue, commented on Sheggz’s page telling him to take down old pictures of Bella, while Bella’s mother allegedly confronted him directly over broken promises in a separate leaked chat. Sheggz later clarified that it was never his intention to portray Bella as unfaithful.
Bella breaks her own silence
On August 21, Bella finally addressed the situation herself through her Instagram Story, saying she had watched others tell her story for her long enough.
She made it clear that her earlier silence should never be read as guilt, adding that she loved genuinely and does not regret giving the relationship a real chance. On the topic of marriage, she said a ring alone does not fix what already made a relationship impossible.
Sheggz responds by flaunting his lifestyle
Rather than address the debt claim directly, Sheggz responded to the backlash on August 22 by posting pictures of expensive items, a vacation abroad, and a street reportedly named after him, alongside a message about surrounding yourself with people who truly value you.
The post did not land the way he may have hoped. Fans flooded his comments demanding he pay Bella back before showing off anything else, with many saying the timing made it look more like avoidance than an actual response.
More voices, more allegations
In a newly leaked exchange, Sheggz appeared to accuse Bella of cheating on him and disrespecting him throughout their relationship, writing that he had chosen to stay silent about it for years. Bella has not directly responded to this specific claim.
Bella’s mother also resurfaced in another alleged chat, reportedly warning Sheggz that his suffering had just begun. Separately, fellow BBNaija alum Phyna claimed in a live video that Sheggz had been physically aggressive toward Bella in the past and tried to keep her away from her friends, though this has not been independently confirmed. Another former housemate, Chizzy, advised Bella to let go of the alleged debt for her own peace, which drew pushback from fans.
Where things stand now
Both Bella and Sheggz have said at different points that they want to move forward without further public back and forth, though the allegations, leaked chats, and reactions from their circle keep the story going almost daily.
For now, this is the most either of them has said publicly about what really happened. What do you make of the Bella and Sheggz breakup? Let us know in the comments.
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