Six Nigerian celebrities who defy norms by marrying older women

In this part of the world, marrying an older woman is often deemed a taboo, with societal expectations and traditionalist viewpoints casting a critical eye on such unions.

However, attitudes toward age gaps in relationships are evolving, and more people are embracing the idea that love transcends age.

In the ever-evolving landscape of relationships, some Nigerian celebrities stand out for their unconventional love stories.

Tribune Online listed six celebrities who have chosen to marry older women, demonstrating that true love knows no bounds.

1. Dare Alade

Dare Art Alade, also known as Darey, is a Nigerian musician and entertainer married Deola Ayeni in 2007.

With the couples celebrating over 15 years of a blissful marriage with lovely kids, it definitely shows that the eight-year age difference  isn’t a big deal to them.

2. Peter Okoye

Popular artist, Peter Okoye is married to Lola Omotayo.

The union has continued to blossom and has been blessed with two kids since 2013 despite the nine-year age gap.

3. MC Fish

With an eight-year age difference, Nigerian comedian MC Fish and Nollywood actress Anita Joseph have a love story that defies societal norms.

Their union faced significant criticism when they first began their relationship.

However, despite the initial backlash, they eventually tied the knot.

4. Joseph Ameh

Married to a renowned dancer, choreographer, and fitness coach Kaffy in 2012, Joseph Ameh, P Square’s drummer joined the list of men who married older women.

However, despite the eight-year age difference, their marriage encountered challenges, leading to Kaffy filing for divorce in January 2022, marking the end of their marital union.

5. Mike Edwards

Ex-Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem runner-up, professional athlete, and entrepreneur Mike Edwards embarked on a new chapter in 2019 when he married British Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton.

Their union, despite Perri being three years older than Mike, has been soaring and blossoming, defying age stereotypes and proving that love knows no bound.

6. Stan Nze

Another famous Nollywood couple who share a unique relationship dynamic is actor Stan Nze and his lovely wife, Blessing Obasi.

Despite the ten-years age gap between them, their bond seems to have grown stronger.

They embarked on their marital journey by tying the knot in 2021.