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Who is Lebe Iwu? Nneka Ihim's cousin-in-law claims Wendy Osefo plans to 'ambush' and 'embarrass' 'RHOP' newbie

Lebe Iwu, Nneka Ihim's cousin-in-law, and Ivy, Wendy Osefo's sister, were formerly friends

POTOMAC, MARYLAND: Wendy Osefo's sister, Ivy, was formerly acquainted with Nneka Ihim's cousin-in-law, Lebe Iwu, sparking the initial tension that ignited the feud between the two women.

As Lebe gears up for her highly anticipated debut on 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' debut on February 4, viewers eagerly anticipate the unfolding drama in the last stretch of the Bravo season.

Neka said there was a three-way call between the Osefo sisters and Lebe, where Nneka was accused of exploiting Wendy's name to secure a spot on the show.

If this allegation holds, Wendy is displeased with Nneka for entering her social circle and exploiting her name to make friends or gain influence.

While speaking with Page Six, Nneka revealed that Ivy and Wendy had phoned Lebe and declared plans to 'ambush' her and 'embarrass [her] on national television.'

According to Nneka, Lebe pleaded with Wendy and Ivy not to humiliate her on TV. Wendy's mother, on the other hand, contacted Lebe to say she was praying against Nneka and her family.

Nneka claims, "I was literally terrified when I received that phone call [from Lebe] of what was done to my name, you know? Submitting someone’s name to a shrine is for death and destruction. So, to learn that they thought this scenario was serious enough to do that? I am afraid."

'RHOP’s Wendy Osefo explains why she had a fallout with Lebe

After being accused of lying about knowing Lebe, Wendy took to X to explain her claims, as well as to share that she and her children are being targeted on social media by bots and that Nneka sought to meet with her off-camera before the start of production on Season 8.

"Sigh … I have really been minding my business this season [and] not reacting/tweeting about [RHOP]. But this narrative is getting malicious… You say you don’t know me, but a year [and] a half ago BEFORE we started filming you kept pressing Lebe to ask me to have dinner with you," Wendy wrote on X on December 3, along with an archive of March 2022 text messages received to her by Nneka's cousin-in-law.

"How does your schedule look? I’d love to get together for brunch or dinner. My in-law just moved here from LA and Bravo’s production team has approached her about coming on to a show," Lebe said in one of her texts.

Wendy stated in a second post that Lebe and her sister, whom she described as being better friends with Lebe than she was, had a falling out.

"And yes, my sister and your cousin-in-law did have a falling out. One of the MANY reasons being Lebe Iwu was name-dropping me calling me her ‘cousin’ to get a BBL! The whole squad is full of clout chasers," Wendy said, including communications from Lebe in which she showed a desire to obtain a Brazilian butt lift.

'RHOP' fans confront Wendy Osefo for claiming she didn't know Lebe Iwu

In previously unseen footage on 'RHOP', Nneka claimed that Wendy introduced Lebe at her daughter's Sip and See event after Wendy implied she wasn't close to Lebe. This led several stars to question why she would lie about their relationship.

Following Wendy's confirmation of Lebe's spat with her sister, she was approached by an X user, who pointed out that her sister's relationship with Lebe indicated she knew her.

"But Wendy this is just further proving you knew this lady," they stated in the letter.

"Babe I never said I did not know Lebe. I said I did not know how old she was when I was asked," she said, adding, "Rewatch the clip."

Lebe Iwu makes 'RHOP' debut

During Nneka's sleepover, Lebe made her official 'RHOP' debut. Lebe wonders if Wendy will attend.

Nneka felt touched when Wendy extended an invitation to Eddie Osefo's event. However, Lebe cautioned Nneka, arguing that it is Wendy's turf or territory at the end of the day.

By the conclusion of the February 4 episode, it became evident that Wendy opted not to attend the event, even though Nneka attended Eddie's.

Season eight of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' airs on Bravo every Sunday at 8/7c