1:Isaac and Nneka Moses

The compatibility and chemistry between this couple is amazing. Since meeting on the set of a movie in 1996, the couple have been inseparable. They now present, produce and direct their award winning culture and tourism TV show, Goge Africa, on television and cable networks. ‘It is easy because whatever decision we make is in the best interest of our vision and passion. There is no superiority contest among us. He sometimes allows me to make decisions and that really makes me feel good,’ Nneka says.

our vision and passion. There is no superiority contest among us. He sometimes allows me to make decisions and that really makes me feel good,’ Nneka says.

2:Patrick and Ireti Doyle

‘I think we are just lucky to have found each other. We have no strategies or secrets in making the marriage work. But God has just been merciful to us,’ said Ireti. Patrick and Ireti have been married for some years now and still have the newness of love blossoming in their union. Their lives revolve around each other, hence, they have been enjoying a union that is devoid of interference of third parties. Despite all the glamour and fame, the couple choose to be down to earth and stay committed to each other.

3:Richard and Jumobi Mofe-Damijo

In 2000, RMD married former Africa Independent Television (AIT) presenter, Jumobi Adegbesan, a lady so many Nigerian men desired. A lot has been heard about their marriage having one trouble or the other, based on alleged infidelity on both sides but the love and stability in their marriage seems to be waxing stronger by the day. ‘Keep it out of the news,’ Jumobi once told a reporter when asked the secret of her marital success. It’s been almost 13 years and the couple, blessed with wonderful kids, has probably been through it all.

4:2face and Annie Macauley


Since her appearance in the video for 2face’s monster hit ‘African Queen’, this couple have been an item in the media. Although the relationship had been off and on, somehow, these love birds always seem to find their way back together, culminating in their wedding last year. Amidst all the scandals and controversies, the couple has always affirmed that ‘true love is what has kept us together all through the years’.

5:Tunde and Wunmi Obe

It will be odd not to mention the duo of Tunde and Wunmi Obe when celebrity couples in Nigeria are being mentioned. They both share a love that sure surpasses their love for music and they have found soul mates in each other. Highly revered for their scandal free life, Wunmi always points at ‘communication and respect for each other’s feelings’ as responsible for their successful marriage.

6:Matthew and Omotola Ekeinde

It’s been almost 18 years now since Captain Matthew took the young Omotola to be his wife for better or worse. Fast forward, and they have a blissful marriage and are blessed with four beautiful kids. Considering the controversies and scandals associated with celebrity-life, the Ekeinde’s have managed to stay off scandals. ‘It would have been extremely painful if my husband takes things to the heart, then it would have been a rollercoaster ride for me,’ Omotola said, paying compliment to her husband’s maturity for the success of their marriage.

7:Fela and Tara Durotoye

Besides every great man, the saying goes, is an equally successful woman. While she is the leading pioneer make-up artist in Nigeria, he is one of the most sort-after motivational speakers in Africa and a best-selling author. The couple seem to complement each other in every way and they share perhaps one of the best romantic stories. On twitter, Tara never ceases to use the opportunity to share some tips on relationship and marriage principles. ‘We have committed to making each other happy and making it work as we both come from broken homes,’ Tara once wrote.


8:Darey and Deola Art Alade

Darey and Deola have shown that age is nothing but a number when love comes into play. The much older Deola is an interior designer with occasional interests in managing Dare’s music career. Well, many didn’t think they would last this long, it’s been almost seven years and the couple are blessed with two wonderful children. ‘You always have to strike a balance because there are times where you are better than the other person but it doesn’t mean that you will always be the better,’ Darey says.

9:Norbert and Gloria Young

Nollywood couple Norbert and Gloria Young have been married for about a decade and have since welcomed three beautiful kids to the family. Despite several rumours, the couple has stood the test of time and is still going strong. They say they both owe the success of their marriage to mutual understanding and their determination to make it work.

10:Tiwa Savage and T-Billz


From what started as a secret affair with series of denials, Tiwa and her manager Tunji finally made their relationship public when he proposed to her on her 33rd birthday. The couple got married in November in one of the most celebrated weddings of 2013.

11:Soni and Betty Irabor


Soni and Betty have to be one of the most adorable celebrity couples in Nigeria. They make marriage look easy. Soni is a broadcaster and CEO of Inspiration FM, and Betty is a journalist, author and publisher. In a society where the bearing of offsprings erroneously seems to be the paramount objective of marriage, these two have stuck through for over two decades.


12:Maje Ayida and wife toke.


Aside from being a red-carpet regular, Toke Makinwa is an OAP at Rhythm FM and host of ‘Trending’ on Hip TV. Her husband, Maje Ayida is a fitness expert who works with various companies and multinational organisations. The couple got married in January


13:Musa and Carol danjuma

Musda Danjuma and former Nollywood star Caroline Ekanem always seem to a make a big statement when they hit the red carpet. As a sign of her love for her husband, the pretty actress, it was revealed, has given up her acting ambition to concentrate on her marriage to her business mogul husband.

14:AY And Mabel Makun

AY’s wife Mabel is beautiful and AY knows it and never fails to push that fact in our face. The couple are however always quick to express their love for each other at events and on Instagram. They have been together for nine long years, four of which have been spent in a blissful marriage.

15:Joseph and  Adaeze Yobo

Joseph and Adaeze seem almost like the perfect couple since tying the knots in December 2009. Based in Turkey, the former Super Eagles captain and former beauty queen always find time to enjoy the social scenes in Europe and in Nigeria. The couple, who have a son Joey, pride themselves in always doing things together, including working out.

16:Prince and Mercy Okojie

Not many thought their marriage was going to last this long. Despite the rumours that surfaced prior to their union, Prince and Mercy have been able to weather the storm and put the controversies behind them, using every means to assure each other of their love.

17:Zack and Ngozi orji

Whoever said that Nollywood marriages do not last long should take a cue from Zack and Ngozi’s marriage. The couple have been together for over two decades and enjoy a successful marriage that is blessed with three children.

18:Teju and Tobi Oyelakin

Teju and Tobi may not be the most outgoing pair, but they sure make a great couple. Tobi constantly has these beautiful smile on her face, makes you wonder how much laughter the funny man brings into her life. After dating for a few years, Tobi and Teju finally made their union official in a much talked about wedding in 2012.

19:Olumide and Dakore Akande

Since her brief hiatus from the movie world, the proud mother of two is hardly ever seen outside the company of her charming husband Olumide Akande. The two met in the US a couple of years ago and there began the love story that has seen them become the envy of most of their peers.

20:Jay Jay and Nkechi Okocha

Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and his pretty wife Nkechi claim a vital part of their marriage is friendship. They met in 1994 and since then their love is yet to wither. Nkechi recently celebrated her 40th birthday, where her hubby presented her an exotic automobile as a gift while also vowing to love her forever.


Isaac and nneka moses

Patrick and ireti doyle

Richard and jumobi mofe-damijo

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What of Olu Jacob and Joke Silva?...

Hu cares..

I can't find my name n dat of hubby on d list...,op b careful oo

2face and annnie idibia

Tunde and wunmi obe

Mathiew and omotola ekeinde

Fela and tara durotoye

darey and deola art alade

nobertand gloria young

t-billz and tiwa savage

soni and beety irabor

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Maje Ayida and wife toke.

Musa and carol danjuma

Ay and mabel makun

Joseph and adaeze yobo

Prince and mercy okogie

Zack and ngozi orji

Teju and tobi oyelakin

Olumide and dakore akande

Jay jay and nkechi okocha



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