Porsha Williams has officially filed for divorce from Simon Guobadia after 15 months of marriage.
Porsha Williams ends marriage to Simon Guobadia
The announcement came as a shock to fans who have followed the couple’s journey from their engagement to their lavish wedding ceremonies.
Porsha Williams, known for her role on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Nigerian entrepreneur Simon Guobadia, have decided to part ways, marking the end of their relatively short-lived marriage.
As reported by People, the divorce was filed in Atlanta, with court documents revealing little about the cause, aside from stating it was “unrelated to recent allegations involving Simon’s past.”
Simon Guobadia exposed as alleged scammer
Recent reports have brought to light Simon Guobadia’s troubled legal and immigration history.
Allegations against him include a series of criminal activities such as multiple felonies, credit card fraud, bank fraud, identity theft, and a fake marriage intended to secure a green card.
These revelations have surfaced amid Simon’s ongoing battle to obtain US citizenship, a process complicated by his criminal record and fraudulent immigration status.
According to federal court documents, Simon has been deported from the United States multiple times and is currently at risk of permanent deportation.
Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia relationship timeline
Porsha and Simon’s relationship began in a whirlwind of media attention and controversy.
They confirmed their engagement in May 2021, following Simon’s public divorce announcement from his previous wife, Falynn Guobadia. Their relationship quickly progressed, culminating in two wedding ceremonies in November 2022: a traditional Nigerian ceremony and a traditional American ceremony.
The couple’s relationship and subsequent marriage were featured in The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Porsha’s Family Matters, where fans got an inside look at their love story and family blending efforts.