In Nigeria, marriage is not only seen as an institution everyone is expected to have in their plans, there is also an age limit attached to ‘matriculating’ into matrimony.
Among Nigerian celebrities, there are certain names that are regulars in the list of veteran bachelors and bachelorettes.
Friends and family members of the following stars have been asking questions over the years, with many wondering if they will ever get married.
- Rita Dominic
Blessed with a beautiful face and a body to die for, Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, at age 41, is yet to tie the knot. Reports had it that the sexy actress and Nollywood colleague, Jim Iyke, once dated, an affair that didn’t turn out well. In her defence, Rita has blamed the media for ruining her relationships adding that she will settle down once she meets the right person.
- Bimbo Akintola
At 46, Bimbo Akintola understands that marriage isn’t all that there is to life. The respected Nollywood actress does not agree with those who say she is unhappy with her single status and in need of a man. She once stated that she is not looking for a husband and does not need one to make her fulfilled. She added that she is a complete person and that she only does things that make her happy.
- Weird MC
Weird Mc, born Adesola Idowu, is one female entertainer in Nigeria who always dazzles on stage. Although endowed with a masculine figure and often mistaken for a man, the 46-year-old rapper hasn’t given up on marriage.
- Genevieve Nnaji
Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji opened up that marriage is not to be rushed into, which is why she is yet to marry. She seems to be taking her time. The mother-of-one was once had stunt affair with D’banj to promote their work together.
- Jim Iyke
It was believed that Jim Iyke would marry Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari, until news hit the media that the beauty was pregnant for another man. Reports suggested that their relationship didn’t last due to Jim’s temperament. The actor has in the past being romantically linked with Nigerian actresses, Rita Dominic and Steph-Nora Okereke.
- Banky W
Bankole Wellington is one of the most eligible bachelors in the music industry. The 35-year-old R&B star, who has been romantically linked with several ladies including Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji and Niyola, said he is not in a hurry to get married. He recently hinted on Snapchat that he would love to have a low-key wedding ceremony.
- Empress Njamah
Empress Njamah has revealed that she is not interested in getting married anytime soon because she cannot live under a man. The actress cum businesswoman, used to have a relationship with Timaya. She recently stated that she is not under any pressure to marry.
