Love is such a beautiful feeling and having just one day to celebrate it isn’t enough because it is the great single human affection that makes the world go round.
If only love was celebrated more and shared, the world would be a better place. Some Nigerian celebrity couples have shown us that nothing beats love, especially when it is intentional.
In the celebration of the season of Love, OSG media in this piece has decided to compile a list of Naija celebrities who have used their love story to inspire us.
The way these public figures have shown and shared affectionate moments with their partners has become a thing of envy that many look forward to what they would do whenever it is Valentine’s Day.
Here’s our OSG list for Valentine’s Day 2025 of Naija celebs whose love stories inspire us:
1. Richard Mofe-Damijo and Jumoke
Veteran actor RMD as he is usually referred to tied the knot with his beautiful wife, Jumobi Adegbesan at the turn of the century, December 2000.
They have five kids together and it has been a pleasure watching them grow as a couple while raising the adorable kids they’re blessed with.
Love and stability in their marriage seem to be waxing stronger by the day, despite the various nasty rumours.
2. Soni and Betty Irabor
Soni is a broadcaster and CEO of Inspiration FM, and Betty is a journalist, author and publisher. The two have been together for over three decades!
The veteran media power couple are one of the biggest examples of an endearing relationship which has been in the spotlight for a long time.
Soni and Betty Irabor got married on July 29, 1983, and have two children together, a boy and a girl. That’s over four decades of love, communication, tolerance and support for each other’s dreams and ambitions.
The Irabors are the epitome of what a media love life should look like and their story inspires us.
3. Darey Art Alade and his wife, Deola
Darey has been a popular Nigerian musician and songwriter in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s.
His relationship status was rather uncontroversial at the time, but in February 2007, he married his heartthrob, Deola. However, Deola’s age became something of public discussion. She’s older than Darey by nearly nine years.
However, Deola and her husband have been able to accomplish so much in their marriage and continue to wax strong. They are blessed with two kids.
4. Omotola Jalade and Capt Ekeinde
Nollywood mega superstar Omotola Ekeinde got married at 18 to Capt. Matthew Ekeinde in 1996. The Nigerian pilot is over a decade older than his Nollywood heartthrob.
The couple has four children and are still together. Omotola often says marrying at 18 has been “the best decision of her life”.
5. Timi and Busola Dakolo
Take note that these two have three kids together, but they act like they just met yesterday.
The Dakolo’s is proof that regardless of how long you have been together, you do not grow old in the eyes of the ones that you love.
6. Adekunle Gold and Simi
The Afropop stars have constantly buzzed the internet over their unwavering commitment to building an adorable home filled with love and passion.
Earlier this year, Adekunle Gold and Simi celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary. In a post shared on IG, Simi serenaded her hubby with a heartfelt letter.
She thanked the Rodo singer for being so easy to love that he makes it such a wonderful feeling to know she loves him. The pair who have a daughter together have been tagged as the epitome of celebrity lovers/partners.
Aside from fascinating netizens with their animated family moment over the last 12 months year, the musical love birds served a massive couple goal when AG Baby gifted took his Duduke lover on a fun trip to Morocco for her 36th birthday.
7. Adesuwa and Banky W
These love birds are a match made in heaven and it’s safe to say that many people are holding on to the ropes of this marriage.
We love how they support, pray and gas each other up like the best friends that they are.
Their friendship grew and despite some reluctance from Adesua, they eventually decided to give being in a relationship a chance. The couple eventually got married in 2017 and it has been a beautiful display of love between them since then.
8. Veekee James and Femi Atere
Another couple we have come to love and appreciate their love, marriage and the expression of it to each other are the Ateres.
Just days over a year ago, Veekee James and her husband, Femi Atere tied the knot in a lavish affair of conjugal bliss and ever since they haven’t stopped peppering and pressuring us online.
The couple were married as a man and a woman on February 10, 2024. Though they are yet to have a seed of their own, the couple have somehow become the face of true love on social media.
Their constant games, playful acts and show of love have drawn constant attention and we love them for and draw inspiration from it.
9. Moses Bliss and Marie
Nigerian gospel singer, Moses Bliss, found the love of his life through a dance challenge on social media in January 2023.
Marie had shared a clip online of herself dancing to his song, and she tagged him to it.
The musician noticed her and sent a DM. This led to a romance and eventual marriage between them. The Bliss’ now have a child together.
10. Davido and Chioma
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his lovely wife, Chioma, have inspired many relationships this year with the flawless manner in which they have weathered the storm to prove the trueness of their bond.
2023 was a fantastic year for the celebrity couple after experiencing a heartbreaking 2022 with the loss of their first child, Ifeanyi.
Davido and Chioma sealed their love with a court wedding, as pictures from the ceremony made their way to the internet in May. A few months after that, the Timeless hitmaker announced the arrival of his twin babies.
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