Lagos, October 22, 2025 – Nigerian entertainment circles are abuzz with speculation after actress Peggy Ovire marked her 40th birthday on October 21 without a single word from her husband, Nollywood heartthrob Frederick Leonard. The couple, who tied the knot in a lavish 2022 ceremony in Asaba, Delta State, has long been a fan favorite for their picture-perfect romance – but yesterday’s silence has fans crying foul.
Peggy, known for her roles in hits like Husbands of Lagos and her production work on Ufuoma, lit up Instagram with a stunning birthday post showcasing her glamorous celebration. Dressed in a shimmering gown, she posed with friends and family, captioning the carousel: “40 and fabulous! Grateful for the love, the lessons, and the glow-up. Here’s to more chapters of unapologetic joy. #LibraQueen #NewAgeNewVibes.” The post racked up thousands of likes and well-wishes from industry peers like Regina Daniels and Uju Okoli, who showered her with heartfelt messages.
But eagle-eyed followers quickly zeroed in on a glaring omission: no birthday tribute from Frederick, whose account remained conspicuously quiet. The actor, celebrated for blockbusters like King of Boys, has been vocal about their love in the past – from surprise anniversary shoutouts to defending their bond against trolls. This year? Crickets. Social media erupted almost instantly, with fans flooding Peggy’s comments section with pointed questions.
“Where’s Frederick? Una don dey fight?” one user probed, while another quipped, “E get as e be, e be as e get – but seriously, no ring, no post? Wetin dey sup?” The Pidgin-laced plea captured the sentiment perfectly, blending concern with classic Naija humor. Others piled on: “No birthday message from hubby? This one na red flag o!” and “Frederick, where you dey? We need update on this matter!” Hashtags like #PeggyOvireBirthday, #WhereIsFrederick, and #LeonardOvireTrouble began trending on X (formerly Twitter), amplifying the drama.
The scrutiny isn’t coming from nowhere. Recent months have been a rollercoaster for the Leonards. In May 2025, whispers of a split surfaced when Peggy skipped Frederick’s birthday shoutout and was spotted sans wedding ring – rumors fueled by alleged sightings of him vacationing solo in Mauritius with an ex. Peggy clapped back then with a surprise bash for his big day, posting videos of the couple laughing on set and declaring, “Couldn’t be more grateful for your life.” But eagle eyes struck again last week, noting her ringless fingers in promo shots for an upcoming film.
Adding fuel to the fire, Frederick himself addressed marital jabs in a fiery December 2024 Instagram rant, blasting busybodies: “Peggy is free to post without me, skip the ring, travel solo, rock short dresses, and live her best life. We didn’t consult y’all on our wedding day, so we owe you nothing!” He wrapped it with a mic-drop: “This is the last time The Leonards address this social media idiocy.”
Yet, here we are – fans dissecting every pixel for clues. Some defend the couple’s privacy: “Marriage no be film set. Make una leave dem alone!” Others speculate wildly, from “creative differences” to “just busy with shoots.” Peggy hasn’t directly responded to the queries, but a subtle story repost of a friend’s “Mind your business” meme has tongues wagging even more.
As the Leonards’ fairy-tale union enters its third year, one thing’s clear: their love story is anything but scripted. Will Frederick break his silence? Or is this just another plot twist in Nollywood’s favorite rom-com? For now, fans are glued to their feeds, popcorn at the ready. Stay tuned – because in Tinseltown, the tea is always brewing.