It is obviously no longer news neither is there
any drama to hear celebrities, especially in the Nigerian movie industry, end
up with failed marriages and broken homes. But in spite of the high rate of
separation and divorce in the entertainment world, it is cheering to know that
fame and affluence is not all divorce and doom with its attendant dramas.
In Nigeria today,
there are 12 famous couples from the Nollywood industry who have happy
marriages, which many upcoming stars and youths can emulate. Yes, they have also
experienced celebrity gossips yet they are still together.
Indeed marriage is a
big decision to spend your life with just one person forever. It is certainly
not just another script for a movie or some stage drama. It involves sacrifice,
compromise and deep commitment in spite of all odds to stick together after
saying the words, “I do”!
Here are the happy
12:
1. Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva:
Unarguably
Nollywood’s oldest power couple. The duo who are proud grandparents have spent
over 30 years of their lives together as a couple. Despite going through some
rough times together, losing a child and more, they both remain strong and
according to them, the fuel keeping their home is God, communication and trust.
2. Sunday
Omobolanle and Peju Ogunmola
Sunday
Omobolanle aka Papi Luwe, a renowned comic actor, playwright, film director and
producer and his wife, Peju Ogunmola, also an actress have been together for
over 3 decades and still counting. Though, not many people are aware that Aluwe
was a polygamist as actress Peju Ogunmola is the only known face among them.
Aluwe’s first wife is the mother of Sunkanmi and she died a long time ago,
precisely in the year 2006.
3. Iretiola and Patrick Doyle
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Nollywood actress Ireti Doyle has been married for
over 20 years to ace broadcaster, veteran actor and media personality, Patrick
Doyle. Despite several rumours about a breakup, the couple chose to stay
committed to each other.
4. Omotola and Captain Ekeinde
Nollywood
sweetheart, Omotola has been married to her pilot hubby, Matthew Ekeinde for 20
blissful years and counting. The couple’s marriage is an enviable one and they
have over the years managed to be scandal-free. They are blessed with four
beautiful children.
5. Richard and Jumobi Mofe Damijo
Married for 19 years, Ace actor, Richard Mofe Damijo
and former Africa Independent Television (AIT) presenter, Jumobi Adegbesan are
still waxing strong and remain dedicated to their marriage despite rumours of
infidelity. RMD married Jumobi in 2000, after the death of his first wife. They
are proud parents of five children.6. Tunde and Wunmi Obe
Tunde
and Wunmi Obe, aka TWO, have been happily married for over 18 years. They met
and began their music career as undergraduates in the 90s. The couple also
featured in drama skits for ‘The Charley Boy Show’ aired in the 90s. The
veteran musician and dad of 3 revealed he married a woman who supports his
plans and also helps to make good decisions for the future.
7. Omoni and Nnamdi Oboli:
Married for over
fifteen years and blessed with three handsome young men, the Obolis undoubtedly
have an enviable relationship. They have successfully been able to balance
their individual careers, work and family and are just an epitome of a perfect
match. The couple who could pass for siblings are very much into each other
that they do literally everything together.8. Norbert and Gloria Young:
One
of Nollywood’s celebrity couples, the Youngs, have been married for over 15
years. They are proud parents of three beautiful kids. Despite several rumours,
the couple has stood the test of time and is still going strong.
9. Ruth and Odunlade Adekola
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| Ruth & Odunlade Adekola |
Nollywood star
actor, Odunlade Adekola is happily married to his sweetheart, Ruth. She is a
committed Christ Apostolic Church member and the prayer warrior of the family.
They have been married now over 15 years and are blessed with four boys.
10. Mide
Martins and Afeez Abiodun
Nollywood diva and
daughter of late Funmi Martins, Mide Martins, has been married to her beau,
Afeez Abiodun Owo who is also an actor for over 13 years, and their union is
blessed with two girls |
Razak Olayiwola and Moji Afolayan |
11. Razak
Olayiwola and Moji Afolayan
Razak Olayiwola
widely referred to as Ojopagogo by fans of Yoruba movies is married to Moji
Afolayan, one of the daughters of late Ade Afolayan, Ade Love. The couple met
on the job over a decade ago and has since been married.
12. Emelia
and Ramsey Nouah:
Award-winning actor,
Ramsey Nouah has been married to Emelia Philips-Nouah for over a decade and
they are blessed with three kids.
Culled From PM News
