Afrobeats singer Chike faced a visibly divided audience during his performance at comedian Funnybone’s 10th anniversary celebration in Lagos, as male guests showed clear displeasure while female fans sang and danced passionately to his romantic hits.
The awkward moment, which quickly went viral, occurred just weeks after Chike was embroiled in a major scandal involving allegations of an affair with Sandra Onyenucheya Edoho, the estranged wife of popular TV host Frank Edoho. The claims, which included leaked chats and audio messages, sparked heated debates across social media about infidelity and “man-to-man” boundaries.
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While women at the event appeared unfazed and fully immersed in Chike’s smooth vocals and emotional delivery, many men in the audience maintained stern, unimpressed expressions.
One excited female fan reacted:
“Why are the men squeezing face and giving attitude to our husband…”
Another added:
“Jealousy wants to finish all the men there, especially those that don’t treat their wives well.”
A male perspective also emerged online:
“The men there just keep grinding their teeth. Women should understand men have unspoken codes of conduct when it comes to things like this!”
The gender-divided reactions reflect the deep split the scandal has created in public opinion, with many condemning Chike for allegedly getting involved with a married woman, while others (particularly his female fans) continue to show strong support for the singer and his music.
Despite the lingering controversy, Chike appeared focused on his performance, delivering the romantic ballads that have built his dedicated female fanbase over the years.