Despite their rich status, Nigerian female celebrities more often than not find love in the arms of a man with more material possession than them. Lets take a look at Nigerian celebrities that have married richer men instead of a man in their monetary league…
11. Marcy Dolapo Oni
Media personality Dolapo Oni married the son of former Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade last year. Marcy is from a very comfortable family, but their wealth isn’t like that of the Osun royal family. Dolapo Oni after her marriage to Adegbite Sijuwade quit her job at Ebony Life TV and went independent. A princess shouldn’t be reporting to anybody right?
10. Omawumi
Omawumi’s husband is also reported to be from a rich home although the source of his wealth is unknown. No wonder Omawumi tied him down after their first child.
9. Stephanie Okereke
Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke’s wedding is one of the most memorable wedding in the history of Nigerian entertainment. A memorable wedding cost memorable sums. The actress wedding to husband, Mr. Linus took place in Paris and it was sponsored by oil wealth. Mr. Linus is into Energy business.
8. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Actress Omotola married as a teenager but that doesn’t mean she married a struggling guy. Omotola at that time married a booming pilot in Capt. Matthew Ekeinde.
7. Toolz O-Demuren
Toolz is from a royal family and as such she can’t marry just anybody. Toolz in January married Tunde Demure, a pilot with Aero Contractor and also son of former NCAA Director General, Harold Segun Demuren. The billionaire was however removed in 2013 but after amassing wealth.
6. Caroline Danjuma6. Caroline Danjuma
Nollywood actress Caroline Danjuma married a billionaire before most of these celebrities started marrying rich men. Caroline married Musa Danjuma in 2006. Chief (BARR.) Musa Danjuma serves as an Executive Chairman of Nigeria America Line Limited and Comet Shipping Agencies Nigeria Limited.
5. Dabota Lawson
Ex-Beauty queen Dabota Lawson said yes to a billionaire who is older than her with about 3 decades in Prince Sunny Aku. Prince Sunny Aku serves as the CEO of Novena Majesty Furniture.
4. Mercy Johnson-Okojie
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson is boxed up but her husband is on another level. Mercy’s husband Okojie is a successful businessman and a politician in Edo state.
3. Annie Macaulay-Idibia
Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay also nodded to a man in another financial level in her day 1 lover, 2face Idibia. They got married in 2013 and their marriage is one of the most successful ones in Nigerian entertainment.
2. Funke Akindele
Actress Funke Akindele’s marriage to ex husband Kehinde Oloyede didn’t last long. However, she married a wealthy man who could afford to buy her a house in the upscale area of Lekki as a wedding gift.
1. Ini Edo
Actress Ini Edo married one American based man named Philip Ehiagwina. Their marriage didn’t last long and the distance couldn’t help soften things up.Ini Edo reportedly bought her Lekki house and luxury cars based on the divorce settlement she got