With the prevalence of tribal slurs on social media following the recently concluded 2023 elections, we shine a light on some Nigerian celebrities who have found love outside of their tribes.
These celebrities have successfully bridged cultural divides and demonstrated that love is a powerful force that transcends all barriers, including tribalism. Their stories demonstrate the power of love.
The Blinkscoop Celebrity Desk features five Nigerian celebrities who have found love outside of their tribes:
Ebuka-Obi Uchendu and Cynthia Obi-Uchendu
Personality in the media Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is an Edo State native who is married to Cynthia Obianodo, an Anambra State native. After dating for a short time, the couple met online, fell in love, and got engaged in 2015.
Despite their tribal differences, their love grew, and they are now happily married with two children.
Mercy Johnson and Prince Okojie
Mercy Johnson is a popular actress from Okene in Kogi State, and she is married to Prince Okojie from Edo State.
In 2018, the couple met on a flight to France. They exchanged phone numbers as a result of one thing leading to another. Almost a decade later, these two from different tribes continue to demonstrate that love exists even in celebrity and crosses tribal boundaries, rekindling our faith in love.
Banky W. and Adesuwa Etomi-Wellington
Banky W, a popular singer and actor, is from Badagry, Nigeria, but he is a US citizen. He is married to Imo State native Adesua Etomi. After falling in love while playing a couple in the film ‘The Wedding Party,’ the couple married. Despite the fact that they are from different tribes, their love for each other is stronger than any cultural differences.
They are known for showing love and support to one another in a way that elicits “awwws” from many. They are unquestionably the embodiment of relationship objectives.
Timi Dakolo and Busola Dakolo
Timi Dakolo is married to Busola Dakolo, a native of Ilorin, Kwara State. Bisola and Timi met at House on the Rock church in 2010, where Bisola was a member of the congregation and Timi was a chorister.
Despite coming from different tribes, their love has grown and they are now one of Nigeria’s most popular celebrity couples. This couple has overcome many obstacles, but their resilience makes them truly beautiful to admire.
Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo
Peter Okoye of Anambra, one half of the music duo Psquare, is married to Lola Omotayo of Ondo State. The couple married in 2013. They have two children, Cameron, a son, and Aliona, a daughter.
The relationship, like many, if not all, had its share of controversies, but to the delight of many, love triumphed over all, causing the duo to emerge stronger. Okoye and Lola’s relationship demonstrates that with love, anything is possible.
