6 Nigerian Celebrity Couples With the Biggest Age Gap Relationships

Age gaps can be hard to miss in relationships, especially when the people involved are public figures. But for these Nigerian celebrity couples, the numbers are only part of the story. 

From seven years to nearly four decades, here are some couples who’ve made their age-gap relationships work.

Shade and Razaq Okoya — 37-year gap

Businessman Razaq Okoya and his wife, Shade, have a 37-year age gap. They got married in 1991 when she was 21 and he was 59. They have built a successful business together and remain one of Nigeria’s most recognisable high-profile couples.

Beauty Queen Mitchel Ihezue and Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu — 30-year gap

Former beauty queen Mitchel Ihezue and her husband, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, have a 30-year age gap. Their relationship has also sparked conversations about age, marriage and what makes a partnership work.

Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and Jumobi Adegbesan — 11-year gap

Veteran actor RMD is 11 years older than his wife, Jumobi Adegbesan. The couple has been married for 25 years, making them one of the enduring relationships in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Captain Matthew Ekeinde — 10-year gap

Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde, have been married since 1996 and have a 10-year age gap. They tied the knot when she was 18 and he was 28. 

Peter and Lola Okoye — 9-year gap

Singer Peter Okoye and his wife, Lola Omotayo, have a nine-year age gap, with Lola being older. The couple have been married since 2013.

Deola and Darey Art Alade — 7-year gap

Singer Darey Art Alade and his wife, Deola, have a seven-year age gap, with Deola being the oldest of the duo. They’ve been married for 20 years and co-own Livespot360, a media production company in Lagos, Nigeria.

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