7 Nigerian Celebrities With The Shortest Marriage

In the public eye, Nigerian celebrities often face immense pressure to maintain their personal lives amidst their thriving careers.

While some navigate their relationships successfully, others experience challenges that result in very short marriages.

Here are five Nigerian celebrities whose unions ended in surprisingly brief periods:

1. Adeshola ‘Princess’ Damilola Adekoya & Adesola Jeremiah 

Comedienne Princess married Adesola Jeremiah on May 8, 2013. However, the union ended several weeks later due to irreconcilable differences.

2. Chiege Alisigwe

Actress Chiege Alisigwe’s marriage to a UK-based businessman lasted only three months. She cited her husband’s infidelity as the primary reason for the separation.

3. Uche Ogbodo

Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo’s marriage endured for less than a month. She revealed that issues arose even before she discovered she was pregnant.

4. Funke Akindele & Kehinde Oloyede

Renowned actress Funke Akindele’s first marriage ended after a brief period. Details surrounding the separation remain private.

5. Stella Damasus

Actress Stella Damasus’s second marriage to Emeka Nzeribe lasted approximately seven months before they mutually agreed to divorce.

6. Ubi Franklin & Lilian Esoro

Ubi Franklin, a Nigerian music executive, and Lilian Esoro, an actress, got married in 2015. They had a son together, but their marriage faced several challenges. In 2017, they separated and later finalized their divorce. Despite their brief marriage, they co-parented their son amicably.

7. Dencia and Peter Okoye (P-Square)

In 2014, rumors circulated that Cameroonian singer Dencia was married to Peter Okoye of the famous duo P-Square. However, the relationship and marriage were short-lived and ended less than a year, with both parties not publicly confirming the status of their union for long.

8. Tonto Dikeh and Oladunni Churchill

Tonto Dikeh, the Nollywood actress, married Oladunni Churchill, a businessman, in 2015. They welcomed a son during their brief marriage but separated in 2017, citing abuse and irreconcilable differences.

These instances highlight the challenges faced by public figures in maintaining personal relationships amidst their demanding careers and public scrutiny.