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Five popular Nigerian celebrities who married women older than them

Celebrities with older wives

In the African culture, a man marrying a woman older than him is considered ‘abnormal’ and often raises derogatory comments from critics.
However, there are some Nigerian celebrities who have waved the aforementioned African notion and married women who are older than them, proving that age is just a number, and what matters most is maturity and intelligence.

In this article, Naija News highlights five popular Nigerian celebrities who decided to walk down the aisle with much older women.

1. Peter Okoye And Lola Omotayo:

The marriage of Nigerian singer Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo, has continued to wax strong since 2013 despite their age difference.

Omotayo, who celebrated her 50th birthday in September 2022 is 9 years older than her husband, who also turned 41 in November 2022.

2. Anita Joseph and MC Fish:

Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, sparked mixed reactions online when she announced her wedding to popular hypeman and socialite, Fisayo Michael Olagunju popularly known as MC Fish.

Despite their age difference, the couple always seizes every opportunity to display their lovey-dovey moments on social media.

While Anita is 37 years old, her husband is 29 and this does not stop the curvy actress from loving and respecting MC Fish.

3. Kaffy and Joseph Ameh:

The union of Nigerian dancer, Kaffy and Joseph Ameh was the favourite of many fans before it crashed in January 2022.

The couple got married in 2012 when Kaffy was 33 years old while Joseph was 25 and they are blessed with two kids.

4. Stan Nze and Blessing Jessica Obasi:

The Nollywood stars tied the knot in 2021 and one would not know Blessing is older than her husband with the care and love they show each other.

The Nollywood actress is ten years older than her husband. While Blessing is 43 years old, Stan is 33.

5. Mike Edwards and Perri Shakes-Drayton:

Former Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Housemate and professional athlete, Mike Edwards got married to British Olympian, Perri in 2019.

Perri will be 34 on December 21, 2022, while her husband, Mike Edwards clocked 32 in July 2022.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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