Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 10, 2025 · Entertainment

Real Housewives Drama: Porsha Williams' Ex Simon Guobadia Deported After ICE Detainment

It has been confirmed to DailyMail.com that Porsha Williams' ex husband Simon Guobadia has been deported back to Nigeria after a four month ICE detainment; the former couple are seen in February 2022

THE TEA IS STEEPING!

Porsha Williams' Ex-Husband Simon Guobadia Gets DEPORTED Back to Nigeria After 4-Month ICE Detainment!

In a shocking turn of events, Simon Guobadia, the estranged husband of Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Porsha Williams, has been deported back to his home country of Nigeria after a four-month stint in ICE custody! The 61-year-old businessman was released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's custody and sent packing on a flight back to Africa.

Guobadia is also no longer listed on the system of the US Department of Homeland Security

But wait, it gets juicier! Sources close to Guobadia reveal that he's not mad at President Trump for his deportation order, and would actually LOVE to have a sit-down meeting with the Commander-in-Chief! Talk about a humble pie-eater!

Guobadia's friend Tai Savat spilled the tea to Us Weekly, saying that Simon was in "good spirits" despite the ordeal. But let's be real, being deported is never a good look for anyone, especially when you're trying to navigate a messy divorce from a reality TV star.

Porsha Williams, 43, broke her silence on the situation back in February, calling it "disheartening" and stating that her priority was moving forward with her family. But we know how that's going – she's been busy slaying the Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16 and living her best life!

Back in February, Porsha broke her silence after estranged husband, Simon, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); they are seen in 2022

Now, let's get into the tea: Guobadia immigrated to the US in 1982, but allegedly overstayed his visa and was declared deportable in 1985. He returned to the States in 1986, only to overstay his work visa again! This time, he got caught up in President Trump's massive deportation order, which allowed for the removal of undocumented immigrants.

But here's the thing – Guobadia has a history with the law. In 1987, he pleaded guilty to fraud and was deported in 1992 after two more arrests. He returned to the US just a month later, only to have his naturalization attempt denied in 2016. And if that wasn't enough, he's been repeatedly denied residency since 2024!

But what about Porsha? She filed for divorce from Simon just days after celebrating his life in America on Instagram. "Happy Tuesday to all who ever overcame and persevered in life," he wrote, captioning a photo of himself with the hashtag #42yearsLivinginAmerica.

'It's disheartening to see my estranged husband make choices that have led to this outcome. At this moment, my priority is moving forward with my family,' she wrote on Instagram

Yeah, right! Porsha was granted a major legal victory in her ongoing divorce from Simon last September, but we won't get into that juicy detail now. Let's just say it involved some hefty financial penalties for Guobadia and a major win for our girl Porsha!

The couple tied the knot in November 2022 after a whirlwind romance, with Simon making his debut on RHOA at the conclusion of Season 13. But their marriage was short-lived, as Porsha filed for divorce just days later.

As for what's next for Porsha and Simon, we'll be keeping an eye on that. For now, it seems like Guobadia is packing up his bags and heading back to Nigeria – but who knows? Maybe he'll get a second chance at love (and residency) someday!

Guobadia, who immigrated from Nigeria to the United States in 1982, allegedly overstayed his visa and was declared deportable in 1985. He subsequently returned to the United States in 1986 and once more overstayed his work visa; seen in 2022

The Scholarly Note

In light of the recent deportation of Simon Guobadia, we've compiled some key takeaways from the article:

  • Porsha Williams' ex-husband was released from ICE custody and sent back to Nigeria after a four-month stint.
  • Sources close to Guobadia claim he's not mad at President Trump for his deportation order and would love to have a sit-down meeting with him.
  • Simon Guobadia has a history of immigration issues, including overstaying his visa and being declared deportable in 1985.
  • He pleaded guilty to fraud in 1987 and was deported in 1992 after two more arrests.
  • Porsha Williams filed for divorce from Guobadia just days after celebrating his life in America on Instagram.
  • The couple's prenuptial agreement has been upheld by the court, with Porsha being awarded her legal expenses by her ex-husband.

Guobadia, who pleaded guilty to fraud in 1987 and was deported in 1992 after two more arrests, returned to the U.S. a month later. His 2016 naturalization attempt was denied; seen in 2022

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!

It comes amid President Donald Trump's order for massive deportations of illegal migrants, which he signed off on earlier this year; seen on Friday

Porsha filed for divorce last year, after just 15 months of marriage. Their divorce is still ongoing; the two seen in 2023

The couple said 'I do' in November 2022 after getting engaged in May 2021; pictured at the 2023 Pink Awards in Austell, Georgia