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15 Nigeria Celebrities Who Got Married After Acting As Couples In Movies

There are a lot of Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies. These Nollywood actors fell in love on set and took the bold step to walk down the aisle.

Nollywood has experienced some celebrity marriages over the years but getting married in real life after acting as couples in movies is rarely imaginable by fans.

In this article, we will look into the list of Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies.

Yul Edochie and Judy Austin

When Yul Edochie and Judy Austin acted as couples in the movie “Native Girl”, Their on-screen romance and charisma were so real. In the movie, Judy plays the timid wife of Yul, an international businessman.

However, we thought it was going to end on set because Yul Edochie was currently married to May Edochie at the time. Without our knowledge, the two Nollywood actors began dating shortly after the movie ended.

In April 2022, Yul Edochie surprised fans and colleagues when he revealed that he had married Judy Austin as a second wife, making them one of the Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies.

Yul Edochie’s first wife, May Edochie to whom he had been married to for more than two decades publicly expressed her disapproval of her husband’s decision to take a second wife. However, Yul Edochie insisted that his onscreen romance with Judy Austin has manifested in real-life love.

Adesua Etomi and Banky W

Adesua Etomi and Banky W’s love story started on the set of the movie “The Wedding Party.” The two entertainers played the lead characters of on-screen lovers who eventually got married in a glamourous wedding ceremony named the movie “The Wedding Party”

However, the characters they portrayed in the blockbuster movie eventually mirrored their romantic journey in real life as they began dating immediately after the movie.

Banky W proposed to Adesua in February 2017, and they had their traditional wedding in November 2017 just like the way they did in the movie. The traditional wedding is followed by a glamorous white wedding in South Africa, making them among Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies.

The celebrity couple welcomed their first child, a son named Zaiah, in February 2021, and shortly after, they began having marital issues that didn’t stand the test of time.

Frederick Leonard and Peggy Ovire

Frederick Leonard and Peggy Ovire have shared the screen acting as couples in numerous films, and their on-screen chemistry is undeniable.

However, the movie that began their love story, was when they both acted as a couple in a 2016 movie titled “My Wife My Ex”. In the movie, Frederick plays Peggy’s cheating husband, and their characters have a tumultuous relationship.

Despite the drama of their on-screen romance, Frederick and Peggy Ovire fell in love and began dating shortly after. Just the way they acted in the movie, their relationship became on and off and many speculated that they might not end up together.

In 2022, Frederick and Peggy surprised their fans when they got engaged and eventually tied the knot in a beautiful traditional wedding ceremony, making them Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies.

Their wedding ceremony was attended by many Nigerian celebrities, especially their Nollywood colleagues, and it was a truly heartwarming occasion.

Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi

Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi fell in love after acting as couples in the 2021 movie titled “Black Heart.” In the movie, Stan Nze portrayed the character of a passionate and protective lover, while Blessing Obasi played the role of his determined partner.

Their on-screen chemistry in this movie was undeniable, but no one ever believed that this on-screen love show would extend into real life.

Months shortly after they acted in the movie, the two actors surprised everyone when they publicly announced that they were engaged. Even amid the controversies that Blessing Obasi is older than Stan Nze, the actors immediately did their wedding.

In 2023, Stan and Blessing became among the Nigerian celebrities who gave birth in 2023 as they welcomed their first child, a baby boy in the united state.

Adeniyi Johnson and Toyin Abraham

Adeniyi Johnson and Toyin Abraham’s love life began after starred together in the 2013 Yoruba-language comedy movie titled “Alakada”.

Adeniyi Johnson played the role of Toyin Abraham’s love interest, and their on-screen relationship was the lead character and the major highlight of the Movie.

Their chemistry in the comedy movie was undeniable and they had no difficulties in making the audience laugh. However, after the movie, they eventually started dating and eventually got married, making them among Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies.

Ekene Umenwa and Alex Kleanson

The wave of the moment couples, Ekene Umenwa and Alex Kleanson met on the set of “Palazzo” and started dating shortly after.

Before then they had acted in several movies where they played couples but none of their fans imagined that they were in love until the day they announced their engagement.

On Sunday, October 22, 2023, Ekene Umenwa announced her engagement to her longtime lover, and within a few weeks, they had their traditional wedding, court wedding, and eventually white wedding.

Their white wedding which took place on the 4th of November 2023, was so controversial, making the two couples the wave of the moment in Nollywood. Right now they are one of the Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies.

Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade

Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade began their love life when they acted as couples in the popular TV series titled “Tinsel”. In the movie, they played the role of Soji and Danni, two lovers who would do anything to be together.

Their onscreen romance was so spectacular that fans were joking calling them real couples. However, they made their fans even happy when they announced their offscreen engagement in August 2014, after Gbenro proposed to Osas in New York.

They quickly had their traditional wedding in Benin the following year, in June 2015, and their white wedding in New York the next month July 2015.

Their marriage which was classy and glamorous made them among Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies, but unfortunately, it did not stand the test of time. The admired couple divorced in 2019 after giving birth to their daughter, Azariah.

Linda Ejiofor and Ibrahim Suleman

Linda Ejiofor and Ibrahim Suleman are another pair of Nollywood actors who met and fell in love after acting as couples in the popular TV series titled “Tinsel”. In the series, they both portrayed the characters of two lovers named Bimpe and Damini.

Shortly after the movie, news broke out that they started dating and they got engaged in November 2018 which was followed by their traditional and white wedding the same month.

Two years after they became one of the Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies, their marriage was blessed with a baby boy in July 2020.

Damola Olatunji and Bukola Awoyemi

Damola Olatunji and Bukola Awoyemi have starred together in a lot of Yoruba movies such as Full House, Ori Ola, and Magnetic Woman.

However, the magic happened when they acted as on-screen lovers in the movie titled “Arugba,” a movie that not only showcased their romantic acting talents but also paved the way for a real-life love story.

Shortly after the movie, in 2022, the two actors dated for a while before getting married, making them among Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies.

However, their marriage was controversial, as Damola’s previous wife Raliat, accused Bukola of being a home breaker. Even amidst the controversies, the two actors went on to have two children together, twins babies, a boy and a girl.

Nneka Moses and Isaac Moses

Nneka and Isaac Moses, the Nollywood duo behind the popular Nigerian cultural tourism program called “Goge Africa.” The couple has shared a captivating love story that intertwines with their on-screen chemistry.

Nneka and Isaac’s love story began when they met on the set of the movie “Dangerous Affair,” where they acted as couples. Their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, and their portrayal of a passionate couple in that movie resonated with the audiences.

In an interview with Naij.com, Nneka Moses described how they started dating in real life during the movie shoot. According to her, she said, “I slapped him when he attempted to kiss me during screenplay. He later came begging asking to go on a date with me to apologize and from there our love story started outside the movie.”

They eventually got married and became one of the Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies. However, 13 years after marriage, Nneka and Isaac Moses welcomed their first child, a son named Kamamra.

Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva

Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva’s love story began when Olu Jacob and Joke Silva met on the set of Wole Soyinka’s Metamorphosis. Joke Silva was among the performers in that same show.

On the day of the rehearsal, Joke Silva walked into the office where Olu Jocob was discussing with Mrs. Enem. When she opened the door, Olu Jacob saw her and fell in love immediately. He quickly stopped everyone from talking and said, “This is the lady I’m going to marry.” It was an unexpected pick-up line for Joke Silva, so she didn’t find it funny.

To show Olu Jacobe that she didn’t like the line, she sized him from head to toe, then spoke to Mrs Enem before leaving the office. However, Olu Jacob approached her again later on, this time, in a friendly manner, and from there, they became friends.

After the show, Olu Jacob traveled back to England and shortly after, Joke Silva got admission into a drama school in England, and they met again. Shortly after, Olu Jacob and Joke Silva started dating in the UK.

They dated for four years before eventually getting married, making them one of the Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies. Their marriage is blessed with two sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs.

Zack Orji and Ngozi Orji

Zack Orji and Ngozi Orji are two veteran actors who acted as couples in movies and went ahead to get married in real life.

One of the most notable films that showcased their on-screen chemistry was “Glamour Girls,” a 1994 Nollywood classic. In this movie, Zack Orji plays the role of a charismatic businessman who falls deeply in love with Ngozi Orji’s character.

Their on-screen chemistry in this movie wowed the audience and they extended their on-screen love play to other movies such as “Blood Money” and “Family Circle,” where they continued to showcase their undeniable chemistry, captivating audiences with their portrayal of couples roles.

Zack Orji and Ngozi Orji are married and their marriage is blessed with three children, two daughters and a son.

Norbert Young and Gloria Anozie

Nollywood actors Norbert Young and Gloria Anozie are another veteran Nollywood couple who got married after acting as couples in movies.

Their love story began when they acted as couples in the 1997 movie titled “Breakthrough”. They played lovers in the film, and their chemistry was undeniable.

The couple started dating shortly after the movie and in 2022, they eventually got married making them among the Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies.

After their marriage, the couple went on to star together in several Nollywood movies such as “The Kingmaker” (2005), “The Price of Lies” (2006), “The Return of the Kingmaker” (2007), and “The Wrong Side of Paradise” (2008).

They are one of the most popular Nollywood couples who are typecast in movies together and they are known for their strong relationship and their commitment to their craft.

Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe

Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe are well-known Nollywood actors who have featured in many movies together as a couple.

They have also been rumored to be dating for a long time, but they always denied it until December 2021 when they finally tied the knot, making them the Nollywood couples who got married after acting as couples in movies.

They starred together as lovers in the movie titled “Dejavu.” The movie revolves around a young woman, a role portrayed by Mo Bimpe, who encounters a series of strange events that lead her to question her sanity.

She later finds out that she is living in a parallel world where she is married to a husband she barely knows. Lateef Adedimeji plays the character of her mysterious husband, while Mo Bimpe plays the role of the strange wife.

Segun Ogungbe and Wunmi Ajiboye

Segun Ogungbe and Wunmi Ajiboye are prominent Nollywood actors in the Yoruba movie industry. They are not only on-screen lovers in the movie titled “Abara Meji” but also a real-life couple.

The couple have two sons together, (twins).

Segun and Wunmi always post their love life and family moments on social media, and they are one of the most successful and influential couples in the Nollywood movie industry.