Age is just a number, they say. The following Nigerian celebrity couples prove this once again. Each of them has a considerable age difference, but that did not prevent them from finding love and creating strong relationships. It is their example that inspires many people to see love in everything that happens and at any age. Naijassador prepared an article in which she talks about 7 such stories and proves to the public that age does not matter when it comes to happiness.
1. Paul Okoye & Ivy Ifeoma (20-year age gap)
Paul Okoye and Ivy Ifeoma are another example of believing that age matters when it comes to love. The Rudeboy, whose real name is Paul Okoye, got acquainted and fell in love with his sweetheart. She is Ivy Ifeoma mesmerizing with her pure beauty. She is a young model and businesswoman who is 23 years old. Since there is a 20-year age difference between Ivy and Paul, many fans were perplexed by this fact. To date, people are surprised that the artist prefers girls of completely different ages, but Ivy makes him happy.
2. Joke Silva & Olu Jacobs (19-year age gap)
Joke Silva’s love life with her husband Olu Jacobs in Nollywood, as they remain the industry’s power couple. Olu Jacobs is reportedly 19 years older than his wife, Joke Silva. However, it’s hard not to see the love and respect allocated between the two. In over 30 years together, they have managed to stand the test of time. Ned Nwoko & Regina Daniels
3. Ned Nwoko & Regina Daniels (41-year age gap)
One of the wildest national conversations Nollywood had in 2019 was the marriage of Ned Nwoko and Regina Daniels. The billionaire politician is almost 40 years older than his actress wife. Although shocking, the couple has brought a beautiful baby girl into the world. Currently, they are focused on their future, and it seems it’s a happy one.
4. Peter Okoye & Lola Omotayo (9-year age gap)
The other half of P-Square, Peter Okoye, was lucky to find his soulmate in Lola Omotayo. Although there is a 9-year age gap between them with Omotayo being the older one, it did not impact the development of their relationship over a decade. Peter and Lola got married in 2013 and since then remained pictures of marital bliss. They regularly celebrate milestones and profess their love on social media.
5. Darey Art Alade & Deola Ayeni (8-year age gap)
After more than 15 years of marriage, musician Darey and entrepreneur Deola continue to be an example of a happy union. Deola is eight years older than her husband and musician, Darey. Although an 8-year age gap may seem large in theory, it is not apparent in their evident love and mutual support. The couple even collaborates on projects and is a real inspiration to future parents.
6. Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi (a 10-year gap)
In a little contrast to the typical age difference in relationships, Nollywood sweethearts Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi are unusual. The powerhouse actress is just a few years older than her husband Stan. Their age gap is believed to be about ten years. Regardless of societal expectations, their love story displays one of limitless adoration. They’ve mentioned openly what it feels like living with each other and have been content to find each other. On appearance on the AMVCA red carpet shows their bond as a couple famous for presenting evidence that love is just a number.
7. MC Fish and Anita Joseph (8-year age gap)
MC Fish is a popular Nigerian comedian while the wife is an actress and her name is Anita Joseph. The difference in their age is 8 years with Anita being the older one. However, this couple has shown the love that people have for each other, regardless of the age gap they have. The public highly criticized these couples; however, the couple itself could care less about what people think. During this example, the couples show how love does not have an age, and this has become a topic of conversation in the Nigerian entertainment industry because not everyone can make such a brave decision.
Conclusion
These couples are just a few examples of how love transcends age barriers in Nigeria’s vibrant celebrity scene. Their stories inspire people to look beyond societal expectations and embrace love in its purest form. After all, when hearts connect, age truly becomes just a number.
Written by Sarah Aboje
