There’s a popular saying that “Love is blind” because love breaks limitations and boundaries wherever it goes. When it comes to love, it doesn’t care about what people think or how they react.
The kind of love often portrayed in Nollywood movies by Nollywood actors, where an older man or woman marries someone significantly younger, is often perceived as unrealistic. However, this phenomenon is not limited to movies; it’s also happening in real life, even among celebrities we admire.
As the saying goes, “age is just a number,” and maturity is what truly matters. In this article, we’ll explore Nollywood actors and celebrities who married younger men and how their marriages have fared over the years.
You might already be guessing some names, but sit back, relax, and enjoy this article to the end.
1. Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi
The Nollywood couple got married around in 2021 as a lot of people reacted concerning the age differences, as at the time they got married the actor was 32 years old while the actress was around 42 years.
Despite their ten-year age gap, the lovely couple’s bond has only grown stronger with time as they defy age stereotypes and proving that true love knows no bounds!
According to Stan Nze, he doesn’t recall the exact words he spoke when he first met his wife, Blessing, but he likely greeted her with a casual “Hey, it’s nice to meet you” or “Hey, good afternoon, how are you?” However, as they got to know each other, his greeting became more affectionate, with him addressing her as “my friend.”
The couple started dating in 2017, and Stan sensed that there was something special about their relationship, although he wasn’t entirely sure what it was.
In 2020, they traveled to Dubai together but returned home after a big fight, which made them question whether their relationship would survive.
However, after taking time to reflect on themselves and their relationship, they came back stronger. Today, Stan and Blessing are married, and he describes their union as “amazing” despite the ups and downs they’ve faced.
2. Williams Uchemba And Brunella Oscar
The love story of this couple seems more of divine connection as the husband was the one that is popular while the wife wasn’t before they met.
In their own case, the years were not much as at the time they got married in 2020 the actor was 26 years old while his wife was 28 years old making two years older than her husband, Uchemba.
According to Brunella Oscar, the wife of actor Williams Uchemba, she was the one who initiated contact with her future husband. This occurred in November 2016, after she stumbled upon one of his videos while scrolling through Facebook on November 22, 2016.
As Brunella watched the video, she claims to have heard a voice whispering in her heart, saying, “This is my husband.” This unusual experience prompted her to send Williams an inbox message that same evening.
Brunella who was a health practitioner in England continued that Williams finally replied to her message on the afternoon of November 23, 2016.
He asked about her hometown, and after she shared her answer, she asked about his. Williams responded with a witty remark, saying, “I am from that state your mother doesn’t want you to marry from.”
This humorous exchange broke the ice, and Williams shared his phone number with Brunella, inviting her to send him a message on WhatsApp. That same night, Williams surprised Brunella with a video call, and they spent hours talking. This became a nightly routine, marking the beginning of their romantic relationship.
3. Van Vicker And Adjoa
This couple embodies the true meaning of love, defying two significant challenges: the longevity of celebrity marriages and age differences. Actor Van Vicker has been married to his wife, Adjoa, since October 16, 2003, and in 2024, they proudly celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary.
At the time of their marriage, Van Vicker was 26 years old, while his beautiful wife was 27, resulting in a minimal age difference of just one year. Adjoa works as a Human Resources Manager for the Ghana Education Service.
According to the Ghanaian actor and movie producer, he met his wife 30 years ago in a remarkable encounter on public transportation.
As Van Vicker explained, he had injured his leg while playing basketball with friends and boarded the bus to head home. However, upon entering the vehicle, he discovered that his future wife was occupying his favorite spot – the back seat.
This unexpected coincidence sparked a conversation between them, marking the beginning of their connection.
4. Frank Artus And Prima Cooper Frank
The true meaning of love is everything happens in this couple relationship as the wife of the actor is 15 years older than the actor, but they both love each other and defend their marriage against critics.
The couple celebrated their marriage 13th wedding anniversary in 2024. The wife who is a musician has given birth to 3 children as of 2023.
The actor was 31 years old when he married and his wife on the other hand was 46 years old as that time.
5. Peter Okoye And Lola Omotayo
Up till now that you are reading this article, this couple has shown people that there is nothing that can come between them, Peter Okoye who is a popular singer and actor has been happily married to Lola Omotayo since 2013.
Despite their nine-year age difference, their union has continued to thrive and has been blessed with two beautiful children.
Peter was born on November 18, 1981, while Lola was born on September 2, 1972—their love story blossomed over seven years before they tied the knot in 2013. She once worked as business development director at FKG2m.
6. Dare Alade And Deola
At first a lot of trolls thought the singer and one time actor wanted to marry his wife because of gains, but as time went by, he actually shows the main reason for their marriage.
Darey Art Alade, a celebrated R&B artist, has been happily married to Deola, a successful serial entrepreneur, since February 2007. Despite their eight-year age gap, the couple has enjoyed over 14 years of marriage, embracing their difference with love, grace, and contentment.
Darry was 24 and while the wife, Deola was 32 when they got married.
7. MC Fish And Anita Joseph
Although the wife is actually more popular than her husband so when people try to bring that age difference up, she tried to shut them, and it has been working for them.
MC Fish, a Nigerian actor, and Anita Joseph, a Nollywood actress, have a love story that defies age conventions. With an eight-year age gap between them, their relationship is a testament to the power of love, joy, and affection.
Although they don’t have a biological child together as the actress already had two children from a previous relationship, Chizaram Isabella Carter and Michael.
They got married on February 14, 2020 – Valentine’s Day as MC Fish was 27 and Anita was 35 at that time they got married.
The actress once talked about their relationship and age rumours, according to her, people assume she married a younger man simply because of their physical differences – she’s curvy, while her husband is slim. She dismissed the rumors, saying that she and her husband don’t care about what others think.
Anita pointed out that the people spreading these rumors often have their own relationship issues, unable to maintain a healthy partnership for even two months.
Anita jokingly added that if she revealed who’s actually older in the relationship, would people compensate her for the trouble?
8. Mike Edwards And Perri Shakes-Drayton
Former Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem runner-up, athlete, and entrepreneur Mike Edwards began a new journey in 2019 when he tied the knot with British Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton.
Despite their three-year age difference, with Perri being the older one, their marriage has continued to flourish, shattering age stereotypes and proving that love transcends boundaries.
Mike Edwards and Perri Shakes-Drayton tied the knot in early 2019, shortly before Mike’s participation in the Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem season. He was 28 years old as at that time while his wife was 31 years old then.
9. Joseph Ameh And Kaffy
The drummer for P Square then married dancer, choreographer, and fitness coach Kaffy in 2012, despite their eight-year age difference.
Unfortunately, their marriage faced challenges, and in January 2022, Kaffy filed for divorce, bringing an end to their 10-year marital union.
10. Taiwo Cole And Wofai Fada
The couple actually fought families for them to have their relationship to work as age is one factor that caused the issue in the first place.
The family of the husband claimed that actress was 38 years old, but Wofai Fade also said she was just 35 years old. In everything, love has actually prevailed as they officially married without the family of the husband consent.
Taiwo Cole was 30 years old while his beautiful wife was 35 years old as she claimed as at the time they got married in October 2024.
Conclusion
In many cultures, including Nigerian culture, there’s a long-standing tradition that the man should be older than the woman in a marriage. This custom isn’t unique to Nigeria, though – it seems to be a widespread phenomenon that transcends borders and continents. Even in the US, and through foreign media, it’s clear that this age-old expectation persists.
Interestingly, many women including some Nollywood actors still adhere to this traditional mindset. Some of my friends, for instance, wouldn’t even consider dating a guy if he’s younger than them.
However, these Nollywood actors mentioned above defy this culture. They not only date younger men but also go on to build fulfilling relationships and even get married. Do you think they did the right thing?
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