In this article I will be sharing with you 10 Nigerian celebrity marriages that have successfully lasted for more than 20 years. Despite the difficult celebrity lives and marital challenges, many famous Nigerian celebrity couples do have happy marriages. Although some Nigerian celebrity marriages and relationships often come with news of splits, however not all Nigerian celebrity couples are destined to break up.
In fact, quite a number of our Nigeria celebrities are having a happy marriage to their longtime partner. So therefore, after a careful study and research I present to you 10 Nigerian celebrity marriages that have successfully lasted for more than 20 years.
1. RMD and Jumobi Adegbesan
In 2000, Nollywood famous actor Richard Mofe Damijo popularly known as RMD got married to former Africa Independent Television (AIT) presenter, Jumobi Adegbesan. Of course, this marriage has witnessed murky waters based on alleged infidelity on both sides but the love and stability in their marriage seem to be waxing stronger by the day and their marriage has successfully lasted for more than 20 years. Today they have grownup children. RMD also talk good about his beautiful wife whenever he is grant interview from the media, he always hip praises on her. We just hope other celebrity couples will learn from their marriage.
2. Omotola and Matthew Ekeinde
Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has been married to her husband Matthew Ekeinde for over 20 years. The couples have a blissful marriage and are blessed with four beautiful kids. Some of their kids have even completed the university education. Considering the controversies and scandals associated with celebrity-life, the Ekeinde’s family has managed to stay off scandals and their marriage has successfully lasted for more than 20 years. According to Omotola’s voice; “It would have been extremely painful if my husband takes things to the heart, then it would have been a rollercoaster ride for me” Omotola stated this, paying compliment to her husband’s maturity for the success of their marriage.
3. Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva
Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva are Nollywood top actors and actresses. They are both pioneers of the Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood. This two are unarguably the most successful celebrity couples whose marriage has lasted for more than 30 years. These two lovely couples have spent over 30 years together as a married couple. Despite going through some rough times together and also witnessing the loss of a child, they have both still remained strong and their marriage has successfully lasted for more than 30 years.
4. Patrick and Ireti Doyle
Patrick Doyle and Ireti Doyle are top Nollywood actors and actresses. Ireti Doyle and her husband Patrick Doyle has been married for over 15 years. Her husband Patrick Doyle aside from acting is also TV broadcaster and media personality. Although their marriage has experienced some ups and downs, yet the duo has maintained newness of love in their union. They couples have stayed for so long in their marriages and have been able to overcome their trial, tribulations, challenges, predicaments and problems. Right now their marriage have successfully lasted for more than 20 years.
5. Omoni and Nnamdi Oboli
Nollywood talented actress and screen goddess Omoni Oboli and her lovely husband Nnamdi Oboli have been married for over fifteen years with three handsome boys. They are just an epitome of a perfect match. The couple who could be seen as siblings is very much into each other that they do literally everything together. They wear the same clothes all the time, and always love playing together. One seeing them for the first time will mistake them as twins and siblings. Omoni Oboli and her lovely husband Nnamdi Oboli has manage to control their angers, confront their problems and solve them amicable without any media scandal and right now their marriage have successfully lasted for more than 15 years.
6. Norbert and Gloria Young
Norbert and Gloria Young are top Nollywood actors and pioneers in the Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood. The beautiful couples Norbert and Gloria Young have been married for over 15 years and together they are blessed with three beautiful kids. Despite several rumors, the couple has stood the test of time and is still going strong. They have managed to control their angers, confront their problems and solve them amicable without any media scandal and right now their marriage have successfully lasted for more than 15 years.
7. Fela and Tara Durotoye
While Tara Durotoye is the leading pioneer make-up artist in Nigeria, her husband Fela Durotoye is one of the most sort-after motivational speakers in Africa and a best-selling author. The couple complements each other in every way. Tara never ceases to use the opportunity to share some tips on relationship and marriage principles to her loving fans. According to her voice; “we have committed to making each other happy and making it work as we both come from broken homes,” Tara once stated during an interview with the media. The two lovebirds have manage to control their angers, confront their problems and solve them amicable without any media scandal and right now their marriage have successfully lasted for more than 20 years.
8. Soni and Betty Irabor
Soni and Betty Irabor are one of the most adorable celebrity couples in Nigeria. They have been married for over 30 years. They make marriage look easy and sweet. Soni Irabor is a broadcaster and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Inspiration FM while his lovely wife Betty Irabor is a journalist, an author and a publisher. The couples have been married for over 30 years without any marital problem or media scandal. The two lovebirds have manage to control their angers, confront their problems and solve them amicable without any media scandal and right now their marriage have successfully lasted for more than 30 years.
9. Isaac and Nneka Moses
Since meeting on the set of a movie in 1996, the couple has been inseparable. They both present, produce and direct their award-winning culture and tourism TV show “Goge Africa” on television and cable networks. According to her words; “it is easy because whatever decision we make is in the best interest of our vision and passion.
There is no superiority contest among us. He sometimes allows me to make decisions and that really makes me feel good” Nneka Moses stated during an interview with the media. Isaac and Nneka Moses have manage to control their angers, confront their problems and solve them amicable without any media scandal and right now their marriage have successfully lasted for more than 20 years.
10. Tunde and Wunmi Obe
Tunde and Wunmi Obe, professionally known as T.W.O are Nigerian show business couple, entertainers, television personalities and entrepreneurs. They met and began their music career as undergraduates in the early 90s. Revealing the secrets of their marriage, the veteran musician and father of 3 lovely children revealed that he married a woman who supports his plans and also helps to make good decisions for the future. The couples have been waxing stronger in their marriage ever since they got married. The two lovebirds have manage to control their angers, confront their problems and solve them amicable without any media scandal and right now their marriage have successfully lasted for more than 20 years.
