Nigerian Celebrity Men Who Married Older Women, as in many parts of the world, marrying an older woman can be seen as defying social norms, which often favor men marrying younger women. However, numerous Nigerian celebrities have embraced love beyond age, demonstrating that compatibility and connection are more important than age. Here are 10 Nigerian celebrity men who have married older women, showcasing these inspiring and unconventional love stories:
Dare Alade and Deola Ayeni
Popularly known as Darey, the Nigerian musician and entertainer, married Deola Ayeni in 2007. Deola is reportedly eight years older than Darey, and their marriage of over 18 years with children proves that their age difference isn’t a barrier to their happiness.

Music giant, Darey Art Alade and his Wife Deola Ayeni celebrate 18 years of marriage.
It’s been 18 years since Dare Art Alade and his wife, Deola Ayeni got married to each other and they are celebrating it, Igbere TV reports. The marriage that has produced two children, Femi and Tinuke Alade was celebrated by the husband who showered his beautiful words on his Instagram page.
Dare shared a beautiful loved-up photo of himself with his wife and showered her with amazing words making it known that they have been together through thick and thin: “Through the furnace, through the fire, Passion and desire, love and hope. 18 years deep now that’s dope!”
Peter Okoye And Lola Omotayo
One half of the P-Square duo, Peter Okoye is married to Lola Omotayo. Lola is said to be about 6 to 9 years older than Peter. The couple has been married since 2013 and has two children. Lola addressed their age gap, stating that Peter is an “old soul” and that age is just a number.

Peter Okoye is 43 years old this year, while his wife Lola Omotayo is 52 years old this year. He is 9 years younger than his wife and they have been married for 13 years, with two beautiful children.
Peter Okoye and his wife, Lola are celebrating their 9th wedding anniversary, November 17th.
Lola Okoye took to her Instagram page to celebrate her husband and express her love for him.
“Happy Anniversary to us! @peterpsquare you are simply the best! No long epistle! God bless you and keep you safe and thank you for everything. I love you. ❤❤” she wrote.
This is another story of being where you find peace and not where Society wants you.
MC Fish And Actress Anita Joseph
Nigerian comedian MC Fish is married to Nollywood actress Anita Joseph. With an eight-year age difference, their relationship faced criticism initially but they eventually married. The couple’s displays of affection on social media highlight their strong bond.
MC Fish is married to Nollywood actress Anita Joseph. Anita Joseph recently celebrated a birthday and received a luxury Range Rover as a gift from MC Fish. The actress shared her excitement on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the thoughtful and extravagant gift.
Anita Joseph has said that marriage to MC Fish has made her a better person. The couple recently celebrated their 4th wedding anniversary
Joseph Ameh And Kaffy
Joseph Ameh, P Square’s drummer, married dancer, choreographer, and fitness coach Kaffy in 2012. Kaffy is eight years older than Joseph. However, they divorced in January 2022.
Joseph Ameh, an ex-drummer in PSquare’s music band, married dancer and choreographer Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, on June, 2012. They have two children together. Kaffy revealed that she stopped sleeping with Joseph three years before their divorce. The couple is now divorced. Kaffy walked out of the marriage. Joseph Ameh has responded to allegations that he slept with his wife’s best friend.
Mike Edwards And British Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton
The former Big Brother Naija star, athlete, and entrepreneur, married British Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton in 2019. Perri is three years older than Mike. Their successful union defies age stereotypes.
Mike Edwards, a former Big Brother Naija star, athlete, and entrepreneur, married British Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton in London in June 2019. Perri is a retired track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters hurdles. She was the 2013 European Indoor Champion in the 400 meters and won a 2012 World Indoor Championship gold medal in the 4 x 400 meters relay. The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary in May 2020.
Perri was born on December 21, 1988. In June 2019, Perri, 31, and Mike, 28, said “I do” in a fairytale ceremony in Buckinghamshire. The couple announced their engagement in January of the previous year. They took time off social media after the wedding to enjoy their first moments as husband and wife. Perri gave birth to their first child on August 26, 2020.
Stan Nze And Blessing Obasi
Nollywood actor Stan Nze married Blessing Obasi in 2021. Despite a ten-year age gap, their bond has grown stronger.
Stan Nze, born Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu on May 15, 1989, is a Nigerian actor who married fellow actress Blessing Jessica Obasi on September 11, 2021. Stan is the firstborn of five children. His father, Sabastine, is a businessman, and his mother, Chika, is a fashion designer. He studied computer science at Nnamdi Azikwe University before training in acting at the Stella Damascus Arts Foundation.
Blessing Obasi is an actress and producer. She and Stan met through a mutual friend, Rotimi Salami1. Blessing realized she was in love with Stan in 2017, at the premiere of “Picture Perfect”. Blessing described marrying at an older age as a deliberate choice, a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and breaking free from societal norms.
Their wedding trended on social media, with some people criticizing the age difference, claiming Blessing was much older than Stan. Stan, 32, dismissed the negative comments, stating that he married his friend, someone who gives him peace and with whom he is extremely comfortable. He also mentioned that they are very open with each other and don’t try to be someone they are not.
Ann Njemanze and Silver Ojieson
Nollywood actress, Ann Njemanze remarried Silver Ojieson in November 2013, who is five years younger than her.
The wedding took place at her family compound in Bucknor Estate, Isolo, Lagos. However, this marriage lasted less than eight months, ending in July 2014, due to alleged domestic violence, abuse, and battery.
Njemanze had previously been married to fellow Nollywood actor Segun Arinze, with whom she has a daughter named Renny Morenike.
Soul E And Queen Ure
Before their breakup, Soul E and Queen Ure were in love. Despite the fact that Queen Ure was 11 years older than Soul E, the duo addressed their wide age gap saying, ‘Love conquers all’.
Emmanuel Okosi, also known as Soul E Baba, a singer-turned-cleric, clarified that he was never married to Queen Ure, although he admitted to being in love with her. Queen Ure and Soul E’s romance made headlines. Despite a significant age gap, with Queen Ure being older, the two addressed it by saying that “love conquers all”.
After separating from Soul E, Queen Ure’s second marriage to Pastor Silas Briyork-Newman crashed due to constant demands for sex and money.
Factors Contributing to Successful Relationships with Age Differences
- Maturity and Emotional Intelligence: Marrying someone older often requires a high degree of maturity and emotional intelligence.
- Ignoring Societal Pressure: Thriving in a society that may criticize the age gap requires the ability to disregard these external pressures.
- Shared Values and Compatibility: Ultimately, successful relationships, regardless of age difference, depend on shared values, mutual respect, and genuine compatibility.
Attitudes are evolving, and more people are embracing the idea that love transcends age. These celebrity couples exemplify that age is just a number when it comes to love and commitment.
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