In the ever-changing landscape of celebrity lifestyles, the spotlight often shines on marriages that fail and crumble under the pressures of fame. While the dissolution of these unions may capture headlines and stir public fascination, some set of celebrity couples with enduring love serves as a beacon of resilience and inspiration in an industry fraught with challenges.
Amidst the turbulence of Nollywood romances, these couples have remained steadfast, weathering the storms of fame and fortune with grace and dignity. Glamsquad takes a look at the enduring love stories of eight celebrity couples who have aged like fine wine, serving as a testament to the lasting power of love and commitment.
Pete Edochie and Josephine Edochie
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Pete Edochie and his wife, Barrister Josephine Edochie have been married for fifty-five years. The couple who are blessed with children and grandchildren have aged together like fine wine.
Tho their marriage would have passed through its one share of challenges, they have been a symbol of hope to future couples.
Olu Jacobs and Joke Silvia
Olu Jacobs and Joke Silvia: Veteran actors, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs known professionally as Olu Jacobs and Joke Silver have been married for thirty-eight years. They are fondly tagged as the ‘power couple’ who have continually shown good examples of celebrity couples.The
While Olu Jacobs is currently battling dementia, we can attest that the couple who are blessed with children and grandchildren have gracefully aged like fine wine.
Charly Boy and Diane
Veteran singer and media personality, Charles Oputa better known as Charly Boy and his wife, Diane have been married for forty-five years.
In 2022, Charly Boy hinted at divorcing his wife because he was tired of his marriage. When queried by his fans, he stated that the longer one stays in marriage the tougher it becomes.
Tunde and Wunmi Obe
Nigerian entertainment veterans, Tunde and Wunmi Obe have been married for twenty-six years.
The couple who dominated the entertainment scene in the 1990s alongside Charly Boy are worth emulating. They are blessed with three children.
RMD and Jumobi
Nollywood veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo and his wife, Jumobi Adegbesan are a celebrity couple who are ageing like fine wine.
RMD married Jumobi who was a TV personality in 2000 after his first wife, May Ellen Ezekiel passed away in 1996 following surgery complications. They have been married for twenty-four years and blessed with beautiful children.
Norbert & Gloria Young
Nollywood celebrity couple, Nobert and Gloria Young have been married for twenty-two years. They are blessed with three children.
The couple who are ageing like fine wine buzzed the internet a few days ago after a video of them
Alibaba and Mary Akpobome
Ace comedian and actor, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome better known as Ali Baba and his beautiful wife, Mary have been married for eighteen years.
The couple whom many admire for their unweaving love welcomed a set of triplets on 1st April 2024. Ali Baba shared the good news on his Instagram page however, Netizens didn’t take him seriously as many believed it was an April fool stunt. Surprisingly, the couple dedicated their triplet boys on Sunday 5th May 2024. Before welcoming their latest bundles of joy, they have five grown-up children
Omotola Jalade and Matthew Ekehinde
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade and her husband, Captain Matthew Ekehinde have been married for twenty-eight years.
The couple who are ageing like fine wine are blessed with Four children.