Marriage, they say, is a sacred institution. Whenever a marriage occurs, it is expected to be a joyful celebration for the couple, their families, and friends. For the newly married couple, marriage is considered the apex of their love affair and the commencement of a new life together, as they have promised to be committed to each other in their marriage vows.

Life for a newly-wedded couple comes with a lot of uncertainty. For two different people who had lived different lives prior to their meeting, settling down together as husband and wife could be challenging at the early stages, especially as both parties, living as separate individuals prior to their marriage, have certain preferences and distastes for particular things which might seem them be on the opposite side of the divide.

However, what is remarkable in Nigeria today is that despite the high level of awareness amongst our entertainers today about the huge demands of marriage, we still painfully and shockingly hear of bitter marriage separations and dirty fights, washing their dirty linen in public and pushing out matters that should primarily be private, into the public glare.

In recent times, the media space has been filled with stories of marriage and courtship separations from Muma Gee and Prince Eke to Tonto Dikeh, amongst a lengthy host of others.

So, why do marriages of our beloved entertainers, who serve as role models for the public, crash amid the pomp and pageantry associated with their nuptials and relationships?

There are many reasons that can be alluded to this, but given the inside scoops garnered from crashed marriages of some entertainers, certain factors can be said to be recurring decimals.

Marriage infidelity is considered to be the most prominent reason among the host of reasons that lead to failed marriages among entertainers. Artistes, just like every other human being, are fallible to being promiscuous under the guise of not being satisfied.

Closely related to above-mentioned reason is the nature of their work. Entertainers get exposed to virtually anything and everything in their raw form, and could therefore at certain periods, lose their self-control and indulge in things that ordinarily they would want to avoid.

Another reason is ego. For most entertainers, having risen through the society’s social ladder, as well as gaining an increase in their financial status, a certain air of pompousness seems to suddenly override them, taking reckless decisions, embarking on weird activities, or failing to fulfil their responsibilities at home without actual consideration for their spouse.

Lastly, is the issue of privacy. Most entertainers, as explained above, are exposed to different things during the course of their work. That includes embracing a large number of fans from the opposite sex. For the spouse of such celebrity, especially if the spouse is a non-celebrity (even for a star couple marriage, such problem does arise), insinuations begin to slowly crip in and there is the demand from the affected spouse about privacy, understanding his/her job and the demand for space. Such arguments have led to marriages splitting away faster than the river Jordan.

So, how can the marriages of our entertainers get applause for its longevity and commitment and not them and we, fans, mourning that their marriage has rocked the boat? It’s only the principles of understanding, fidelity, perseverance, cooperation, toleration, and friendship that can ensure their marriage becomes a glowing success.

If they need more advice, let them approach the veterans of Nollywood and marriage, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva, and seek their guidance.

http://www.jalupon.com/why-are-failed-marriages-rampant-among-todays-nigerian-entertainers/

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All their marriage is equal to mmm. Theere was no marriage beeefore now

Any marriage whereby d wife attaches her father's name to her husband's name, just know that the marriage is likely to fail...

Fuc k boys nd fu ck girls using entertainment to cover up bt marriage expose them

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dingbang:
Any marriage whereby d wife attaches her father's name to her husband's name, just know that the marriage is likely to fail...

I don't agree

Cos they are like 2 sides of a coin, or should I say dual identity.

Lack of patience nd pride