The generation seems saturated with couples who struggle with marital issues that get so messy and eventually culminate in either divorce or separation. Celebrities seem very entangled in this circle of marital woes, so much so that people seem to forget that there are celebrity couples who have been together for years and decades and are still waxing strong against whichever odd there might be......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
In today’s edition of Buzz List, we look at some celebrity couples that have been married for decades. Without wasting much time on words, let’s take a look:
Nnamdi and Omoni Oboli
Blessed with three handsome young men, Omoni and Nnamdi have been married for 21 years and they seem to have a very happy home regardless of the fact that Nnamdi and the kids are domiciled in Canada. No sort of controversy has been attached to them since their marriage on the 28th of October, 2000.
Norbert and Gloria Young
Many of us grew up watching this Nollywood couple on the silver screen as they both gave us many classics that we now cherish as fond memories of our childhood. Despite being married for 19 years and counting, this couple remains inseparable and blossoming.
Olu Jacob and Joke Sylva
Since their meeting in 1981 and their eventual marriage, this couple has attained the level of grandparenthood both in Nollywood and in real life. With almost 36 years spent as husband and wife in the limelight, this couple is certainly overripe for marriage master classes.
RMD and Jumobi Adegbesan
Although this marriage has experienced some troubles and bouts of public scrutiny in the past, they have managed to stay together for more than 20 years. RMD and his wife, Jumobi who used to be a presenter for Africa Independent Television continue to proove that love is enough to weather the test of time and we love to see it.
Omotola and Matthew Ekehinde
This couple will pass for Nollywood’s sweethearts! They’ve spent 25 years married and they have managed to weather every storm that the spotlight seems to throw at them. With four amazing kids and blossoming careers, Omotola and Matthew Ekehinde are a prototype of what dedicated couples should be.
AY and Mabel Makun
As the years pass by, AY and Mabel Makun continue to proove that the strength of their bond is stronger than anything you can think of. This is certainly one of the most progressive marriages in the industry. 13 years after they got married, they continue to achieve great things together as they remain unstoppable.
Mercy Johnson and Prince Odi Okojie
Regardless of the rumours that trailed their union in its early years, Mercy Johnson and Prince Odi Okojie have now spent ten years together with four amazing kids. Mercy Johnson has recently taken the habit of sharing happy/playful moments with her family online and from everything we see, they are all happy and waxing stronger.
While there are many celebrities who have spent many years in marriage, here are some who have crossed the one decade mark and are waxing stronger. This goes to show that celebrity marriages could actually work and it should be enough motivation for anyone to want a happy home.
Which of these couples is your favourite?
