Simon Guobadia, Nigerian-American businessman has broken his silence since his marriage to reality TV star Porsha Williams ended in a messy divorce.
It would be recalled that the 61-year-old was recently deported to Nigeria over immigration issues.
Speaking, Guobadia claimed in an interview with Page Six that he was “targeted from day one” and regretted ever getting married to the Real Housewives of Atlanta star.
“I was targeted. This was a $5 million rehab project I took on,” he said, suggesting he was exploited for his wealth.
Simon and Porsha got married in November 2022, but their marriage lasted only 14 months. Porsha filed for divorce in February 2024, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalised on June 11, 2025.
A U.S. judge approved the prenuptial agreement that they signed before their wedding. As part of the ruling, Simon is required to pay Porsha $40,000 per month in alimony for 14 months, totaling $560,000. Additionally, she was granted the right to live in their Atlanta mansion rent-free for the next three years.
Meanwhile, Porsha Williams while speaking on the divorce, describing it as a “nightmare.”
The 44-year-old said she filed for divorce after learning about Simon’s immigration troubles and legal complications.
“I did what I had to do. It was not about infidelity. It was about protecting myself and my daughter,” she said, referring to her six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
Porsha added that by Valentine’s Day 2024, she noticed Simon had become emotionally distant and had a “dark look” in his eyes. She said the marriage became unbearable and she had to act fast.
“I had to hire a lawyer immediately to secure my home, my daughter, my future. It wasn’t about money, it was about safety,” she said.
Despite the split, she thanked Simon for being a good co-parent to her daughter and insisted she did not regret the marriage.
Simon, on the other hand, has returned to Nigeria and is using his experience to launch a T-shirt campaign with slogans like “FREE SIMON” and “NO ICE THIS SUMMER.” Proceeds, he said, would go towards supporting prison reform causes.
He has also filed a defamation suit against Porsha, demanding $75,000 in damages over alleged false and harmful claims.
Porsha has since returned to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for season 16 and is also part of the upcoming season of The Traitors.
