Call them power couples, heaven-made matches, or even the impeccable pair. Anything lovely enough to define their years through thick and thin. These couples have gone against many naysayers to prove that love does really exist.
From the likes of Pete Edochie and Josephine Edochie down to Omoni and Nnamdi Oboli, here are 10 Nollywood marriages that have stayed the longest.
10 Long-lasting Marriages in Nollywood
1. Pete Edochie and Josephine Edochie
Who else gets to start the list if not the long-aged couples who have been married for more than half a century? Yes, the pair celebrated their 53rd anniversary on October 2 2022 which means they have been married since 1970.
The Nollywood legend Pete Edochie got married to his wife when she was only 15 years old and they have aged beautifully by each other’s side. Even after birthing 10 children, the pair have not lost the savor of their love.
2. Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva
You already know they will be on this list. This couple has not only graced our screen with acting talents but also captured many hearts with their love story which is overwhelming.
Joke Silva once revealed that it was love at first sight and Olu Jacobs confirmed that he knew she was the one on their first meeting. Well, their instincts turned out to be true after exchanging vows in 1989, and have remained married for over three decades.
The Olu Jacobs family has gone through many tough times and still chooses to cross each river holding hands. From the loss of a child to battling illness, they remain one impeccable couple.
3. Omotola Jalade and Capt. Mattew Ekeinde
You may still remember the beautiful wedding ceremony of the Ekeindes which was the talk of the season in the mid-90s precisely 1996.
This couple’s love energy can still be felt every time a photo or video of them pops up. Omotola and her husband have counted 27 years together without celebrity life scandals and are blessed with 4 children.
The actress once revealed that it hasn’t been a smooth ride but her husband’s maturity keeps saving them each time.
4. Isaac and Nneka Moses
This Nollywood lovebirds have been married for over 25 years. The two first met on the set of a movie where they played romantic roles and soon became friends. It wasn’t long before they realized that they were inseparable and decided to get married on October 25, 1997.
While their marriage has been plagued with a lot of challenges starting from 13 years delay in childbirth down to celebrity controversies, the pair are still growing stronger and have long welcomed a son named Chikamara Isaac Moses.
5. Tunde and Wunmi Obe
From 1998 until this time is indeed a long time and Tunde and his beautiful wife Wunmi have shared these years together. Needless to say, the pair have been married for 25 years and there have been no strains between them or rather none has reached the public.
True to controversies that often cloud the entertainment industry, Tunde shared that they have been through many hurdles but continue to choose love every time.
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6. Richard and Jumobi Mofe-Damijo
This list will not be complete without giving a spot to the ever-young and talented actor popularly known as RMD and his wife Jumobi Adegbesan; the former presenter for African Independent Television (AIT).
Their love story officially began in 2000 and has been through trying times. They have been involved in infidelity scandals that even got many saying they won’t last another day as a couple. Nonetheless, they still continue to remain a power couple and seize every time to complement each other’s efforts. They are also proud parents of three children.
Before the couple met, RMD was previously married to May Ellen Ezekiel who was a famous journalist and writer. It is not clear when the couple got married, but their union ended in 1996 with the death of May.
7. Norbert Young and Gloria Young
While this is not a love story you may be familiar with, the pair have proven to be a power couple on all accounts and have remained true to the marital vows since 2002.
Norbert was once asked the secret of their successful marriage and in response, he revealed that they do not pretend nor do they live above or below their means. He also added that love keeps them going despite the tough times.
On the celebration of their 19th anniversary, the father of three Robert Young praised his wife saying “Someone’s daughter has been tolerating my excesses”.
8. Zack And Ngozi Orji
Here’s another made-in-Nollywood couple who have maintained a successful marriage for so many decades and are proud parents of three. The exact time they got married is not known however judging from the birth of their first child in 1992, it’s possible that they got married in the late 80s or early 90s.
If these calculations are correct, it means that the Nollywood couple has been together for over 3 decades.
9. Omoni and Nnamdi Oboli
This pairing is unarguably a match made in heaven. The couple has been married for over 15 years and they are proud parents of three boys.
It’s applaudable that no controversy has ever reached the media from their corners. Call it keeping private things private or just being in love. They are one couple whose love seems not to fade.
10. Odunlade Adekola and Ruth
This is another Nollywood marriage that has stood the test of time. The actor Odunlade and his wife Ruth first met at a vigil in 1995 which was organized by the Christ Apostolic Church in Sajo Abeokuta.
They soon became friends and after years of closeness, they started a relationship that would later lead to their marriage in 2003.
While the pair have managed to keep her marriage private, it has not been free of controversies that are seemingly unending. The actor has been linked to several extramarital affairs with some of his female colleagues yet, their love seems to continuously overshadow the rumors and gossip.
