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15 Nollywood Celebrities Who Married Their Colleagues (Photos)

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In Nigeria,not all Industry or Company would allow couple to work together but hey, that’s why the showbiz industry is different from the norm.

With all the odds attached to couple working together in same Industry some Nollywood celebrities have been able to surpass it and they are happily married and also enjoying their relationship and making cool cash together in the same Industry.

We took some steps to research some Nollywood couples who are committed in their marriages and have been able to keep good home.

 

1. Funke Akindele and Abdul Rasheed Bello 

Nollywood Stars Who Married Their Colleagues
Against all odds between Funke Akindele And JJC, they have both stand out strong and they are happily married blessed with twins and also they are one of most celebrated couples in the country.

When it comes to Successful marriages in the movie industry they are hard to come by these days, because it is always tough for actors to stay committed and moreover their is common believe that says “celebrity marriages don’t last”, With this list we have proving to you all that Celebrity Marriages Last.


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Banky W and Adesua:

Banky W and Adesua are lovely couple who got married after appearing in a movie together titled The Wedding Party. While the couple’s marriage is still fairly young, it is arguably the most celebrated in the Nigerian entertainment industry today.

 

3. Toyin Abraham and Kolawole Ajeyemi 

Nollywood Stars Who Married Their Colleagues

Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham is now married to Kolawole Ajeyemi, they have both stand out strong and they are happily married blessed with a bouncing baby boy  and also they are one of most celebrated couples in the country.

 

4. Olu Jacob and Joke Silvia
Nollywood Celebrities Who Married Their Colleagues

Speak of a successful marriage, speak of Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva”. These two Nollywood veterans have been married for over 35 years. They have been able to weather the storms and their marriage would easily pass as a template for new couples in the industry.

 

5. Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor

Ibrahim and Linda both appeared in the TV Series Tinsel and since they have been friends and last year they both tied the knot. Although, their marriage is still only about some months old, it shows a lot of promise. We wish the power couple a blissful married life.

 

6. Seyi Edun and Adeniyi Johnson

Despite Adeniyi marriage crash with Toyin Abraham, the actor has moved on and he is happily married to Seyi Edun who is also an actress. When it comes to Yoruba Movies, Adeniyi Johnson and Seyi Edun are no new faces, they have both featured in several movies together.

 

7. Mide Martins and Afeez Abiodun:

Nollywood actress and daughter of late Funmi Martins, Mide Martins, is married to Afeez Abiodun Owo who is also an actor. The couple has been married for over 13 years, and they are proud parents of two lovely girls.

8. Razak Olayiwola and Moji Afolayan


Yoruba star actress and one of the daughters of late Ade Afolayan, Ade Love, Moji Afolayan-Olayiwola has been married to fellow thespian, film producer and director, Rasaq Olayiwola aka Ojopagogo for about 15 years now. The couple met on the job over a decade ago and has since been married.


9. Richard and Jumobi Mofe Damijo
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Top Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo aka RMD married his heartthrob, Jumobi Adegbesan Damijo in 2000, after the death of his first wife. Jumobi before her wedding was a former Africa Independent Television (AIT) presenter. They are proud parents of five children.

 

10. Segun Ogungbe and Wunmi Ajiboye

Yoruba actor, Olusegun Akanni Ogungbe who is married to two best friends, Atinuke and Wunmi Ajiboye who is also an actress.


11. Damola Olatunji and Oluwabukola Arugba 

These two Nollywood veterans have been married for over 5 years and are still living together as husband and wife. They are proud parents of twins. 


12. Norbert and Gloria Young:

The Young as fondly called have stayed together in marriage for over 15 years, and are proud parents of three beautiful kids. They are still together as husband and wife.

 

13. Yewande Adekoya Abiodun and Abiodun Ishola

Nollywood actress, Yewande Adekoya is married to Abiodun Ishola who is also an Actor , they have both stand out strong and they are happily married blessed with 2 girls.


14. Iretiola and Patrick Doyle:

Nollywood actress Ireti Doyle and hubby, ace broadcaster, veteran actor and media personality, Patrick Doyle has been married for over 20 years. The duo reunited after a period of separation.


15. Sunday Omobolanle and Peju Ogunmola

Renowned comic actor, Sunday Omobolanle aka Papi Luwe and his wife and actress, Peju Ogunmola, have been together for over 3 decades and still counting. Papi Luwe used to work with Pa. Ogunmola, Peju Ogunmola’s father. Whenever they travelled all over the federation for stage play and were returning to Lagos, they always stopped at Pa. Ogunmola’s house. According to Papi Luwe, he met Peju in her father’s house.

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“They hide their man yet show us their body parts” – Gideon Okeke takes a swipe at female content creators

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“They hide their man yet show us their body parts” – Gideon Okeke takes a swipe at female content creators

Renowned Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has criticized female content creators on social media for posting pictures of themselves online.

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The former Big Brother Naija housemate pointed out in a lengthy post on his Instagram page how content creators hide their relationships while exposing their most private parts under the guise of making entertainment.

He also talked about how these women use phrases like “My body is my business,” “You can look but can’t touch,” and “You can’t tell a woman what to do with her body” as compliments.

The actor continued, saying that since everyone is a vigilante on the streets, all he is doing is advocating for safer streets and the growth of better men.

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In his words: “Gehs are funny sha. Especially the ones wey be content creators.

Na only Dem go show you pant, show you bra, show you the birthmark wey dey for the side of their left thigh.

Nearly show you their full “Conchas” in the name of content creation. But Dem dey hide their man”.

“MY BODY MY BUSINESS …
Can’t tell a woman what to do
with her body…
You can look but you can’t touch … But we MUST raise Better Men

“A-Bobby, you remember that year
wey be say : to see pant na WORK.
You go Labour in Love before you confirm laps sef… but now?

“JUST SCROLL UP. Or Swipe left.
You nor need to zoom anything sef.

“I nor talk say e no fine o! E fine die!
But na all of us be Vigilante for these streets.

And Na “safer streets” I Dey advocate for…while we attempt to raise BETTER Men. It STILL takes a VILLAGE.

“Wetin be “Imagination” for where SISQO Dey sing “THONG SONG”….? That Thooooooong!

“( Baby Geh, LAUGH Abeg! D thing sef Funny )”.

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“You grew up around a mother who dated Lagos governors and pastors so that’s all you know” – Kemi Olunloyo blasts Priscilla Ojo following her viral statement

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“You grew up around a mother who dated Lagos governors and pastors so that’s all you know” – Kemi Olunloyo blasts Priscilla Ojo following her viral statement

Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of Iyabo Ojo, was severely rebuked by well-known journalist Kemi Olunloyo for declaring that she will never date a man who is less wealthy than her.

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The young fashionista recently discussed the value of financial matching in dating relationships in a podcast.
She believes that she cannot date someone who is more financially successful than her since he would have to have the same level of drive to support her.

Her statements, however, caused quite a stir online as several people felt them to be highly provocative.

Kemi Olunloyo bashed her, pointing out that her mother dated pastors and governors when she was growing up, so it’s not all her fault but rather the result of her upbringing.

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She wrote …

“No woman is above anyone because of money. You grew up around a mother who dated Lagos governors and pastors, so that’s all you know. Priscilla think outside the box.

Go fix your dru.g problems. A video of you blowing nitrous oxide balloons with the Marlians is about to come out.

Young lady you can’t spike food or drinks with that. Go file charges against Naira Marley. You’re an adult. That’s not your mom’s job. Nothing lasts forever”

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Mr Eazi confirms marital status, opens up on his private wedding to Temi Otedola in Venice

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Mr Eazi confirms marital status, opens up on his private wedding to Temi Otedola in Venice

Afrobeats singer Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known as Mr. Eazi, has announced his marriage to Temi Otedola, an actress.

Read also: Why I stick to only one woman – Iyanya

Mr. Eazi revealed that he is, in fact, married to the billionaire’s daughter in an interview with Naija 102 FM, debunking rumors that he and Temi Otedola were hiding their marriage and wedding.
He says that he didn’t keep their wedding a secret because the music video for his song “Legalize” included footage from their Venice wedding.

The singer claimed that the outfits they wore in the video went beyond simple costumes as he pleaded with viewers to see it again.

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He said: “Who told you it was a secret wedding? Go and watch the video of my song ‘Legalize’ you will get the answer to your question. We shot the video in Venice.

“If you watch the video you will see proofs there. Our outfits weren’t just costumes.

Go and watch the video and you will see everything clearly. It’s just like what painters do, whenever you see their work you will see the message they’re trying to convey.

That’s how it’s with us musicians too”.

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