Simon Guobadia Loses Multi-Million Dollar Divorce Battle to Porsha Williams as Court Upholds Explosive Prenup

Simon Guobadia is set to forfeit a chunk of his wealth after an American court ruled in favor of his estranged wife, Porsha Williams, enforcing a controversial prenuptial agreement that could cost the Nigerian businessman millions of dollars. The ruling marks a dramatic turn in their divorce battle, barely 15 months after the pair tied the knot in November 2022.

Porsha Williams, 43, filed for divorce in February 2024, shocking fans of the Real Housewives of Atlanta franchise just weeks after announcing her return to the Bravo show. The court’s decision now means Guobadia, 61, must split equity from his $7 million Atlanta mansion and cover various personal expenses tied to the lifestyle Williams enjoyed during the marriage.

The prenup, originally signed before the marriage, has been a source of heated contention. Guobadia argued that he only agreed to its terms based on Williams’ alleged assurance that she was leaving reality TV for good. But US court documents revealed that the judge dismissed his claims of being misled, affirming the legal validity of the agreement.

Complicating matters, Guobadia had been entangled in immigration trouble earlier this year. After being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), his legal team sought postponements of hearings. His deportation status and ongoing investigations by U.S. federal authorities added further turbulence to an already sensational case.

Now back in Nigeria, Guobadia’s legal defeat strips him not only of a portion of his estate but also of the public image he once carefully curated as a wealthy jet-set entrepreneur. His ex-wife, on the other hand, has reportedly already resumed filming for RHOA, capitalizing on the buzz and public interest generated by the high-profile split.

The prenup also obligates Guobadia to shoulder several “significant debts and expenses for the Wife’s benefit,” as reported by Us Weekly, including support for assets acquired during the marriage. Legal analysts speculate that the ruling sends a strong message to wealthy individuals about underestimating the binding power of prenups signed under U.S. jurisdiction.

With the divorce now finalized, and Williams emerging victorious both in court and the court of public opinion, social media is abuzz with questions about Guobadia’s next move—and whether his Nigerian business empire can weather the global spotlight now cast on his personal and legal troubles.