The Nigeria-Romanian broadcaster and radio talk show host, Ifedayo Olarinde popularly known as Daddy Freeze began his career in radio in 1996 with The Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Ibadan. He is currently working with cool FM Lagos as a senior broadcaster.
He has hosted a number of music concerts, comedy shows, and Nollywood premiers in the country and beyond. Daddy Freeze has been in the media for so many reasons lately ranging from his take on tithing in Christianity to slamming celebrities over fake life.
The On-Air Personality has also frequently questioned the integrity of pastors in Nigeria.
Daddy Freeze’s Adultery Case
On 18th February 2021, a high court sitting in Port Harcourt ordered Daddy Freeze to pay N5m for committing adultery with a lady called Benedicta Elechi with whom he bore a son in 2015.
He was ordered to pay the money to the lady’s husband by the presiding judge. Benedicta’s husband, Paul Odekina had won the case by presenting photographic, documentary, and electronic evidence.
Also, Benedicta Elechi admitted to the crime herself.
Daddy Freeze and Benedicta Elechi were both married to their different spouse at that time.
During their extramarital affair, Elechi became pregnant with their son, Jason which led to the crash of Daddy Freeze’s marriage to his wife, Opeyemi.
His marriage was officially dissolved in 2019 by a Lagos high court.
Elechi on the other hand could not prove her allegations of abandonment and sexual impropriety against her husband so the judge dissolved her marriage to Paul Odekina based on paul Odekin’s cross-petition.
The court also dismissed Benedicta’s appeal for a monthly N1.5m upkeep, 1 brand new car every three years, annual vacation abroad, and share in the family estate.
The court also granted the custody of Elechi’s children to her husband declaring that she was unfit in character and behavior to raise the children. She was ordered to hand over her children’s birth certificates and international passport to their father.
Daddy Freeze responded after the judgment was passed that the court did not serve him with any papers and the case is currently before the Court of Appeal. He also claimed that his marriage did not end on grounds of adultery and mental case but due to domestic violence.
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1. Daddy Freeze was Accused of Impersonation
The On-Air Personality was accused of impersonation by Mr. Paul Odekina, his lover’s ex-husband. It was stated that Daddy Freeze took his lover’s daughter from a boarding school in Port Harcourt and enrolled her in another school and in the wrong class.
The girl was enrolled in Caleb International School Lekki, Lagos close to his house. It was also mentioned that Daddy Freeze signed all the admission documents claiming he was her father.
2. Daddy Freeze asks Church Leaders to Return Tithes
Daddy Freeze has been one of the most controversial broadcasters in Nigeria. He shared his thoughts on social media on tithing and even discouraged Christians from giving a tithe.
He believes the church leaders are loots and extorting money from their members. In an interview on youtube, he urged every church leader to return every tithe they have collected from their members.
https://youtu.be/ZWPjBzau_W8
3. There were Rumors that he wanted to take over Benedicta’s business.
When people heard of his extramarital affairs, rumors began to fly that he was with Benedicta Elechi because he wanted to take over her food processing business which was set up for her by her ex-husband in Port Harcourt.
4. The Controversial OAP Called-Out Kizz Daniel Over a Fake Louis Vuitton Jacket
Daddy Freeze has been on the neck of quite a few celebrities like Kizz Daniel. The broadcaster turned preacher slammed Kizz Daniel on social media over a jacket the singer wore.
He shared this on his Instagram claiming he loves everything about the singer but wearing a counterfeit product is a crime that Kizz Daniel should desist from.
5. He Accused His Ex-Wife of Domestic Violence on Social Media
Earlier before their divorce was finalized Daddy Freeze and his ex-wife were always accusing each other of domestic abuse and adultery. Daddy Freeze constantly shared on social media how his wife was being violent and was beating him up.
Many believe it was part of his tricks to instigate problems in his home in other to justify his unholy relationship with Benedicta Elechi.
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6. His Ex-Wife Moved to the US Due to Threats to Her Safety
After his marriage elapsed, Opeyemi, his ex-wife moved back to the US with their children. She was afraid that the impact of the marital crisis and social media uproar would affect their children’s lives.
Immediately Opeyemi left with her children, Benedicta moved in with her children.
7. Daddy Freeze is Fond of Blocking People on Social Media
Because of his controversial nature, Daddy Freeze blocks his followers anytime they speak up against him. He sometimes goes to the extent of exchanging words with followers.
He even gave out the conditions he has set in place for unblocking people he has blocked on his social media handles. He also gave his reasons why he blocks certain people before giving out his rules which must not be broken by his online followers.
8. His Accounts Have Been Blocked on Several Occasions
On several occasions, Daddy Freeze’s account has been blocked or deleted. His Instagram account was deleted sometimes back and it caused him to react.
He then had another backup Instagram and continued to address religious issues. He said those who did not like what he was doing deleted his account and that their actions would only make him progress.
9. Daddy Freeze is a Strong Critic of Clergymen Living a Luxurious Lifestyle While Their Members Suffer
When it comes to issues concerning religion especially Christianity, Daddy Freeze is very vocal about it. due to his behavior, he has won many friends as well as enemies. He also frowns at the belief that some clergymen live at the expense of their congregation. He believes everything generated from the church should be used to take care of the church members. He has challenged quite a number of pastors and church leaders over this issue.
10. Daddy Freeze is the Leader and Convener of the Free Nation In Christ Online Church
Daddy Freeze unveiled the official name and logo for his ministry Free Nation In Christ’s Online Church AKA The Sheeple Movement in 2018.
Even though he frowns against offerings and tithing, he decided later on that his ministry was ready to start receiving donations. Many believed this act would contradict his initial statement about the whole thing.
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