“He Came Back Because I Was Becoming Famous”: Gospel Singer Tabitha Feranmi Accuses Baby Daddy After Receiving Death Threats

Gospel singer Tabitha Feranmi has opened up about her troubled relationship with her baby daddy, Akinola Michael, revealing shocking new details that have sparked public concern and online debate.

In a recent podcast interview, Tabitha disclosed that despite not being on speaking terms with her child’s father, she had maintained contact with his family, who regularly checked in on her and her child. However, she alleged that the relationship took a dark turn.

Family Influence and Reconciliation
In December 2024, Tabitha revealed that she reconciled with her baby daddy after his mother pleaded with her to give him another chance. At the time, she was in another relationship, which she ended to reunite with Akinola.

But the singer later claimed that the reunion was not rooted in love or co-parenting, but because her ex noticed she was becoming more visible and wanted to align with her rising fame.

Podcast Fallout and Death Threats
Following the podcast episode, which gained traction on social media, Tabitha said Akinola accused her of defamation, both personally and against his family. In a series of WhatsApp messages shared by the singer, he allegedly verbally attacked her and her father, and issued a death threat.

“He didn’t come back because he loved me or our child. He just saw my success and wanted a piece of it,” she said during the interview.

Tabitha further revealed that her father has reported the incident to the police. Despite that, she’s taking extra precautions and publicly called on Nigerians to hold Akinola responsible if anything happens to her or her child.

A clip from the podcast, where she made her allegations, has been widely shared online. In it, Tabitha identifies her ex and expresses her fears openly, triggering an outpouring of sympathy and support.

Watch the video of Tabitha Feranmi calling out Akinola Michael below:
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The emotional revelations drew strong reactions from social media users:

• @omotoyosi_ojudu: “Sis, may God see you through. Podcasts are often about traffic, not your wellbeing. Be careful what you share.”
• @oluwafunkeolasuyi: “Na wa ooo. They didn’t notice her before, now that she’s blowing, they want to cause drama. God will fight for you.”