Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, has opened up about his “biggest regret in life” — his divorce from Melinda Gates, his ex-wife of 27 years.

In a recent interview with The Times of London, the billionaire businessman described the divorce as “tough”. He revealed that it made both him and Melinda “miserable for at least two years”.

Gates, 69, reflected on their time together, saying Melinda saw him through a lot, from his early success to becoming a global tech icon.

He also acknowledged that they were both driven individuals, but Melinda took on most of the.parenting responsibilities.

“When Melinda and I met, I was fairly successful but not ridiculously successful — that came during the time that we were together. So, she saw me through a lot. When we got divorced it was tough and then she made the decision to leave the foundation,” he said.

“I was disappointed that she took the option to go off. I encouraged Melinda to be a little calmer than my mother was, but we were both quite driven. I spent more time with the kids than my dad did, but the ratio was still 10:1, with Melinda doing most things for the kids.

“We had a great time. I’m more cheerful now but divorce was the mistake I regret the most. There are others, but none that matter. The divorce thing was miserable for me and Melinda for at least two years.

“Melinda and I still spend time together as a family. We have three children and two grandchildren, so there are always family events. The kids are doing well and have strong values.”

Gates and Melinda first met in 1987, when she became a product manager at Microsoft. They married in Hawaii in 1994 and founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to combating global poverty and disease — in 2000.

Following their divorce in 2021, Melinda, 60, resigned from the foundation in May 2024.

The former couple shares three children: son Rory, 25, and daughters Phoebe, 22, and Jennifer, 28.

Gates is now dating Paula Hurd, the widow of former Oracle CEO Mark Hurd.

2Baba, the ace Nigerian singer, has confirmed his split from Annie Idibia, his wife.

In a now-deleted Instagram post, the ‘African Queen’ hitmaker singer announced that he and Annie had been separated for a while and were filing for divorce.

Barely minutes after the post, the 49-year-old disclosed that his Instagram account was hacked and efforts were being made to take back control.

But in a new video, 2Baba refuted earlier claims that his Instagram account was hacked. He also confirmed his split from Annie.

“Hello my people, nobody hacked my account. Na me talk wetin I want talk, you understand? I come in peace,” he said.

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As of the time of this report, Annie has yet to comment on the matter.

2Baba and Annie tied the knot in May 2012. They have two children — Olivia and Isabella.

This isn’t the first time the couple’s marriage has faced public scrutiny.

Portable, the controversial singer, and Damilola Ajeyemi, his girlfriend, have resumed their disagreement on social media.

The drama started on Thursday when Damilola apologised to Portable and sought to reconcile after their fallout in December 2024.

In a series of now-deleted posts via her Instagram story, Damilola attributed their breakup to bad advice from a friend.

She also expressed her love for Portable, stating their relationship is personal and not a “community project”.

“99 advisers, zero helpers. Trust nobody; the unfortunate ones will advise and still talk bad about you behind your back,” she wrote.

“True love never dies. No matter what, follow your heart, and that’s what I’m about to do. God help me.

“Your relationship doesn’t need to make sense to anybody except you and your partner.

“It’s a relationship, not a community project. There’s no love without forgiveness, and there’s no forgiveness without love. It’s my happiness that matters.”

However, the friend in question denied Damilola’s claim she misled her. She also alleged that Dami had been promiscuous and involved with multiple skit makers.

“Ok, you’ve replied to me as I wanted. Aye eh ta loni. How I wish your so-called husband knows how many skit makers din enter Queen werey. Wait I they come,” she wrote.

When Portable confronted Damilola about the allegation she refused to clarify, saying she was not ready for another public embarrassment.

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But in a now-viral video, Damilola could be seen in an unconscious state lying on a friend’s lap as she was driven to the hospital.

Portable is now questioning the sincerity of Damilola’s love, calling it a “scam” and suggesting her fainting was just a tactic to avoid the truth.

“I asked her if anyone slept with her when we broke up, and she fainted. Why will she faint? No be you say you wan love me back? Before you say you no love me, now love don come,” he said.

“So love dey go dey come? Love come na scam, love no come na scam. I just asked her if they tear her or no tear her. And she fainted.”