In today’s article, I’m going to show you some Nigerian Celebrities from Yoruba who went as far as marrying Igbo Spouses. This is a proof that Nigeria is one.
1. Ayodeji Richard Makun
Ayo Makun also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and director. Born on 19 August 1971, he hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State. In 2008, AY married a beautiful Igbo lady named Mabel. They are still happily married.
2. Zainab Balogun
Zainab Balogun is a model who started modeling at the age of 16. She was born in London. In May 2018, Zainab married a handsome Igbo man named Dikko Nwachukwu. Mr Nwachukwu is the founder of jetwet airways.
3. Segun Arinze
Segun Arinze is a Nigerian actor and singer. He was born and raised in Onitsha Anambra State to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother. He is originally from Badagry Lagos State Nigeria. Segun is married to an Igbo Woman known as Juliet.
Juliet hails from Oguta in Imo State. Segun first wife Ann Njemanze was also an Igbo lady. His marriage with Ann crashed over infidelity.
4. Yomi Casual
Yomi Makun known for his business name, Yomi Casual is the younger brother of AY. He is a popular fashion designer. Yomi was born in Lagos but he is originally from Ose in Ondo State. His wife’s name is Grace Amarachukwu Onuoha. She is an Igbo lady. They got married on 14th of October 2017.
5. Lola Omotayo Okoye
Lola Okoye is the wife of popular Nigerian musician known as Peter Okoye. Lola is a Yoruba lady while her husband is an Igbo from ifitedunu Anambra State Nigeria.
6. Powede Eniola
powede Eniola is a former Nigerian beauty queen. She is a Yoruba lady who got married to an Igbo man known as Ikenna Awujo.
They got married in September 2017. They welcomed their first child in January 2018.
7. Olumide Akanda
Olumide Akada is the husband of Dakore Egbuson. Dakore Egbuson is a Nigerian actress. She is the Ambassador of Amnesty International. Dakore joined the Nigerian movie industry in 1999 and Rose to firm in 2015 after staring in the movie, ‘final game’. Olumide is a Yoruba man while Dakore is an Igbo lady. Their Union is blessed with two kids.
8. Iretiola Doyle
Iretiola Doyle is a Nigerian actress. She was born in Ondo State and raised in the United States. She got married to an Igbo man Patrick Doyle. Patrick Doyle is a Nigerian movie producer, director, presenter and script writer.….See More
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