Nigerian businessman Simon Guobadia, 61, lost a legal bid to void his prenuptial agreement with ex-wife Porsha Williams, 43, after their 15-month marriage collapsed. A US court upheld the 2023 prenup, requiring Guobadia to split equity in their $7M marital home and cover Williams' debts. The RHOA star filed for divorce in February 2024 amid Guobadia's ICE detention and relocation to Nigeria.
• The court ruled Williams didn’t misrepresent her RHOA exit plans when signing the prenup.
• Guobadia must surrender 50% of his pre-marital Atlanta mansion.
• The case was delayed multiple times due to Guobadia’s immigration issues.
Why do cross-border celebrity divorces favor Western partners? Guobadia’s loss exposes how African businessmen often underestimate the ironclad nature of US prenups. While Nigerian courts might prioritize equitable settlements, America’s contract-first approach leaves little room for cultural nuance. For Nigeria’s elite marrying abroad, this case is a $7M cautionary tale: love letters matter less than legal fine print.
