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“Yvonne Nelson’s allegations of my affair with Tonto Dikeh almost cost me my relationship” — Iyanya
Nigerian Afrobeat artist Iyanya reveals how his present relationship was almost put in jeopardy as a result of Yvonne Nelson, his ex-girlfriend and actress from Ghana, accusing him of having an extramarital affair with Tonto Dikeh.
On the most recent episode of the “Tea With Tay” podcast, which is hosted by the actor Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh, also known as Taymesan, Iyanya made this revelation.
On June 18, 2023, Yvonne Nelson published a book titled “I Am Not Yvonne Nelson” in which she detailed how she discovered Iyanya’s supposed affair with Tonto Dikeh.
After the book was released, The singer disclosed that the person he was pursuing a romantic relationship with became hesitant about dating him.
“That stuff [Yvonne Nelson’s allegations] is crazy, bro. That stuff almost made me lose a relationship. A current relationship.
“Before this book [Yvonne Nelson’s memoir], I was talking to one innocent girl who is not famous but immediately that book came out, everything became shaky. The girl was feeling like, ‘Omo, this guy, have you changed? Are you sure you won’t do me the same?’” he stated.