Nomthi Odukoya On How She Met Pastor Taiwo, 5 Years of Marriage & Being a Mother

Nomthi Odukoya, wife of Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, the founder of the Fountain of Life Bible church, has opened up on their five years of marriage and turning 40. The couple were married in January 2010, with the wedding getting a mixed reaction from church members and the general public alike. This was because Pastor Taiwo had lost his first wife, Pastor Bimbo Odukoya in December 10th 2005 in a national tragedy.

Pastor Bimbo died in a tragic plane crash leaving behind 3 young children. She had been well loved for here “Single & Married” ministry which changed lives, and helped heal and build relationships around Nigeria and Africa. With time however, her husband and those who loved her learnt to move on.

'Love Is Odi' - Mercy Johnson and Hubby Share Their Amazing Love Story

Mercy Johnson and her husband,Odianosen Okojie have opened up about love story, how they met, how his ex-wife almost destroyed their marriage plans, how they keep the spark of love and would never cheat on each other, and the definition of love to them. To Mercy, love means her husband, and he also believes they perfectly complement each other. Read their new interview with Punch...

How did you meet each other?

Odi: I met Mercy for the first time in 2008 on a flight from France. We both flew Business Class and I asked for her number but she refused. She was very down-to-earth even as a celebrity. I know how a lot of them behave but she is different. Being very focused and a go-getter, I did everything I could just to have her including her number after I set my eyes on her.

Mercy: After the flight episode, he came around to Surulere where I was getting my hair done at a saloon. Somehow, he had gotten my number and we spoke. We talked and later had dinner.

Chinese Woman Married To Nigerian On Pounding Yam, Backing Babies And Wearing Buba

Mrs Annie Odediran is Chinese  but grew up in Malaysia as a Buddhist. She converted to Christianity as a student in Australia, which was also where she met her Nigerian would-be husband for the first time in 1982. After he returned to Nigeria, they continued their relationship long distance via letters and phone calls. After opposition from both sides of the family mainly from her family, the couple got married in 1988.

Comedian Elenu On How He Met And Proposed To His Wife, And Marriage So Far

Comedian Julius Akinlami aka Elenu got married to his beautiful wife, Jane Chinwe, in June last year [see pics] and the couple are now blessed with a baby boy. In this recent interview with Punch, they open up about how they met while she was still in university, and the journey so far in marriage.

Ime Bishop Umoh And Wife - Marriage So Far and Keeping The Romance Alive

Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop Umoh a.k.a Okon Lagos and wife, Idara, got married on Oct 20 2013, and just marked their first year wedding anniversary last month. Ime and Idara are now parents to a baby girl, and hope their love and marriage will be among those that last till death...They shared their married life so far in an interview with Punch.

'When Marriage Begins, Selfishness Ends' - Omoni Oboli On 14 Wedding Anniversary

Omoni Oboli and her husband, Nnamdi, marked their 14th wedding anniversary with some loving PDA on social media, with Omoni thanking God for bringing them thus far.

She admits in an interview with Ynaija, that it hasn't all been smooth sailing, but that as a couple, they put God first, and also believe in open communication. She advises younger couples to avoid selfishness and emotional manipulation. See excerpts below:

RML Wedding Anniversary - It's 4 Years of Love For Ekeoma and Chidi Lemchi!

Ekeoma and Chidi Lemchi celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary two days ago, and their messages of love warmed my heart! Ekeoma says;

Its 4 years today. Father I thank you for blessing me with a good husband and for the wonderful kids you gave us. Its been you all the way Lord. Baby I love you and will continue to do so all the days of my life. Happy wedding anniversary to us. 

Check out Chidi's heart melting message, their current family, and some pics from their wedding below...

Amara Blessing Nwosu Shares Loves Story As She Takes Husband's Name

Amara Blessing Nwosu is now Amara Van-Lare as she has taken her new husband's name after their intimate wedding in the US [see photos]. As it turned out, the couple met on Facebook with her husband, Francis Van-Lare adding her as a friend without any prior knowledge or introduction. Check out Amara's heartfelt and emotional story of finding love again after her first abusive marriage.

Pastor Yemisi On How She Met Matthew Ashimolowo And Obstacles To Their Marriage

Pastor Yemisi Ashimolowo, wife of pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Church, has opened up about how the couple met in an interview with City People. The beautiful mother of four spoke about her 33 year old marriage, how they met and how a lecturer at UNILAG warned her not to marry the pastor because he had nothing.

Toke Makinwa On Marriage So Far And Remaining The Life Of The Party

Just last month, media personality, Toke Makinwa hosted a sweet birthday dinner for her husband, his first since they got married, see pics. The beautiful socialite has granted an interview to CityPeople Magazine in which she opens up on their small private wedding back in January, how marriage has been so far, and how she combined her social lifestyle, work and being in a committed relationship. Read on...
On marriage so far;

“To be honest with you, I thank God everyday for the kind of man that I married. I can’t take that for granted. Marriage is a big deal and I wish a lot of young people will take out time to really understand what marriage is all about. Even me, what do I know? I have only been in it for about 8 months but I thank God for the kind of person that he is.

He is my support system. I think he kind of likes what I do. So he is one of my biggest fans. Even when I forget certain things, he is the one that is always pushing me, have you thought about this? What about doing this? Why don’t you try that? There is absolutely nothing that I can’t talk to him about. We are thinking of doing a lot of work together as well hopefully in 2015.″

How Couple Who Have 32 Year Age Gap Have Stayed Married For 15years!

36-year old Chris, met Norma now 68, when he was just 18 at a holiday camp and proposed to her shortly after he turned 21. Interestingly, they have been living happily together as a couple in Brighton for 15 years now.

Many have wondered how they do it when people of almost the same age can't even cope with each other. On how they met, Chris recalls;

"I saw her one night and I was going to ask if she wanted a drink with me but I lost my bottle. "Another night I offered her a piggy back and it went from there."

Adaeze Yobo on How She Met And Married Her Husband And Being A Mother

Adaeze Yobo, former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (2008) and wife of Joseph Yobo, former player of Fenerbache F.C and Nigeria’s national football team captain has opened up about her life as a mother and wife in a new interview with DailySun.

When exactly did you leave Nige­ria?

As soon as I met my husband, I left the shores of Nigeria for further studies. I went to New York. I got married in 2009 and in 2010, I had my son.

What’s it like being a mother?

It’s been a wonderful experience being mother to this wonderful son of mine. When the little boy came out from my body, I dis­covered that he’s my first real love. I thought I was in love with my husband not until I saw my son. I have never loved somebody that much in my life.

Couple Get Married After Winning Punching Above Your Weight Contest - Looks Aren't Everything!

Darren Donaghey and Kate Cathart are proof that love is not all about looks, and sometimes, personality and other factors are more important. The couple got married this August at Matfen Hall, England.

And their love is not a new or temporary thing. The loved-up couple have been in a relationship for eight years and have a two-year-old son called Jaxon.

Back in March, Darren was crowned champion of ‘Punching Above Your Weight’ competition, for plain looking men married or dating stunning women.

Before winning the competition Darren and Kate had made plans to have a short weekend break as a honeymoon, but now their prize provides for an all-inclusive two week holiday to Rhodes, Greece.

President Jonathan's Daughter Faith Sakwe and Edward Osim Share Their Love Story

Elizabeth Faith Sakwe, President Jonathan's adopted daughter, and her husband, Godswill Osim Edward, have opened up for the first time on how they met, fell in love and got married. The couple got married in April 12th in Abuja amidst pomp and pageantry of the president and his aides and political colleagues. See pictures here and here.

Speaking with Ovation magazine, Edward said;

"What struck me was the humility of her parents, especially her dad. Both of them do not despise people and do not judge you based on your background. When I got to know her background, then I realized that indeed she was from a good home for her to have kept a low profile in school. I could see that she was indeed a replica of her parents. That is rare these days."

Gbenga Adeyinka The First On His Marriage of 19 Years, Children, Career And Inspiration

In his interview with LoveOasis Magazine, a digital magazine, Gbenga Adeyinka talks about  his career, marriage and inspiration. He revealed how he and his wife had to ’run cashless economy’ in his home when he switched from the Corporate world to entertainment.

Read the full interview on www.theloveoasis.com Issue 9. The magazine is accessible, and FREE, on any Smartphone device, mobile Tablets and PCs. A downloadable app will be released in the coming months.

Below are excerpts from the interview:

What’s your philosophy about marriage?

It’s always about family, whatever you do; it must always be about family. Even when you think of misbehaving, always have your family at the back of your mind. Because if you lose everything in the world and you still have your family, there are chances you will find some form of happiness and rebuild. But if you gain everything in the world and lose your family, the chances that you will be able to rebuild may be practically impossible.

Sammie Okposo on How He Met His Wife And Overcoming His Womanising Past

Gospel singer Sammie Okposo has explained how he met his wife Ozioma Mkparu, and how making himself accountable to respectable men is what keeps them together irrespective of his ladies-loving past.

In a new interview with YES Magazine, Sammie says he met his wife when he got tired of the many fruitless relationships he had with women in entertainment, and his decision to look outside.

Read excerpts below...

'Her Bold Move Endeared Her To Me' - Benny Ark on Marrying Ese Walters Despite The Controversy

When the engagement of Ese Walters to her Abuja’s Cool FM’s heartthrob, Benny Ark, was announced, many were taken by surprise. A few thought their civil marriage was a fashion photoshoot, until they followed it up with their traditional and then church wedding. What was not in doubt was the look of love on both their faces on all of the pictures [see here and here].

Some of the surprise at the couple's wedding came because just last year, Ese had opened up about an affair  she had with a popular Abuja-based pastor Biodun Fatoyimbo of COZA. Her accusations had generated lots of controversy as supporter of the pastor squared off against those who condemned the pastor's abuse of office and a vulnerable young lady under his pastoral care. [Read here and here]

In a recent interview with The Sun, Ese Walter's husband, Benny Ark speaks on his career, a lifelong love for radio, and why he married Ese despite the controversy surrounding her. See excerpts below:

20 Facts About Bishop David And Faith Oyedepo’s Marriage That You Didn't Know

1. She met him at a Motor Park.

2. She was a university student – GREAT IFE while he was only a Polytechnic student in Kwarapoly (Remember the discrimination) – she could have snubbed him – but she responded.

3. His friends complained that he was carrying Christianity too zealously as if he was the only Christian – she became zealous too.

4. He took her to church in 1976 and made her sign an agreement (SAILING UNDER SEALED ORDERS) to marry and follow him whether he becomes blind, lame or handicapped… she signed.

Marriage Avowals - MC Abbey and Wife Jumoke Constantly in Tune With Each Other

MC Abbey, a comedian, is married to Jumoke, a chartered accountant. The couple got married on Dec 8, 2007 in Lagos and are blessed with two kids Erinayo daughter and son Onaopemipo. In the interview below, they talk about their union to Punch.

Marriage Avowals - Seyi Law and Wife, Ebere on Marriage Across Ethnic Lines

Comedian, Seyi Law, real name Oluwaseyitan Alatile,  and his wife, Ebere, have been married for three years and celebrated their wedding anniversary back in March. They speak with Punch about how they met, overcoming any ethnic bias from family members, and their marriage so far.