Leave My Kids Out of This! Elsie Okpocha Blasts Paternity Rumors

The drama surrounding the split between comedy veteran Basketmouth and his ex-wife Elsie Okpocha just took a messy turn, and Elsie is officially done staying silent. After rumors began swirling across social media—specifically on Facebook—claiming their decade-long marriage hit the rocks due to paternity fraud, Elsie took to her Instagram story to shut it all down with a heavy dose of “mind your business.”

She didn’t hold back, directly questioning if Basketmouth was even aware of these wild claims being attributed to him. Elsie called out the “imagination” of bloggers who fabricate stories for clicks, making it crystal clear that while she might be fair game for gossip, her children are strictly off-limits. “You can make up unimaginable stories about me,” she warned, “but please leave my kids out of this nonsense!”

This latest flare-up is just another chapter in what has been a very public post-divorce saga. Since Basketmouth announced their separation in 2023, the internet has been a breeding ground for theories. First, there were whispers about a media personality named Victoria allegedly being the “other woman” in the comedian’s life. Then, things got personal last year when Elsie dragged her ex for “brainwashing” their 16-year-old son, claiming he told the boy not to share his phone password with her.

Through it all, Elsie has rebranded herself as a voice for women navigating heartbreak. From dropping truth bombs about how even the most “perfect” wives get cheated on, to encouraging divorcees to find their smile again, she’s been leaning into her new chapter. But if there’s one thing she’s making certain: she’ll let people talk about her marriage all day, but the moment the “gist” touches her kids, the gloves are coming off.