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15 Nollywood Celebrities Who Married Their Colleagues (Photos)
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
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.
2. 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 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
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:
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.