MC Fish's partner responds to Anita Joseph’s legal threats

Gbemi, the new partner of comedian MC Fish, has replied to a cease-and-desist letter from his ex-wife, actress Anita Joseph. She accused Anita of making false statements about her on social media.

In December 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Anita publicly confirmed her marriage to MC Fish was over on Instagram. In May, MC Fish shared that both of them cheated, which led to the end of their marriage.

After the split, MC Fish went public with his relationship with Gbemi. They sparked dating rumors in February. Social media users criticized their relationship, with many blaming Gbemi for the marriage breakdown. She has denied this, saying she only started dating him after he was single.

Since then, Gbemi has posted messages that many believe are aimed at Anita. She urged the actress to leave her and MC Fish alone.

Anita sent a cease-and-desist letter through her lawyer, E. J. Akeredolu of Izuagwu Akeredolu & Co. In the letter, she accused Gbemi of online harassment and spreading false information that could harm her reputation.

The letter demanded that Gbemi immediately stop making allegedly defamatory remarks about Anita. It warned that failure to do so could lead to legal action.

"Our client is lenient enough to forewarn you to desist from further nefarious activities done by yourself and your woman towards her brand and public image.

"Take further note that failure to refrain from making defamatory remarks and libels against our client shall invoke the necessity to approach a court of competent jurisdiction for redress, compensation and damages," part of the letter stated.

In her response posted on Instagram Story on Monday, Gbemi said that only a court can issue a restraining order or injunction.

"We know the law. This isn’t African Magic. Restraining order? The answer is generally no. Only a court can issue a restraining order or injunction. A valid court order is typically issued by a judge and forms part of a court proceeding. It will ordinarily bear the court’s identifying details and be authenticated according to the court’s procedures.

"A court can, in some circumstances, grant an interim or ex parte restraining order without the other party being present at the initial hearing if the applicant shows that the matter is urgent. However, that is still a court order, not an NBA, and there must be a legal application supported by evidence," she wrote.