“Sometimes, I Wonder Why I Married My Husband” — Omotola

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about the realities of her 30-year marriage, admitting that there are moments when she wonders why she chose her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde.

The actress made the disclosure during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where she discussed love, marriage, friendship and the challenges involved in sustaining a long-term relationship.

Omotola explained that marriage does not mean feeling romantic love for one’s partner every single day, adding that her husband understands the different emotions that can arise in a long-term relationship.

“My husband knows that I don’t love him all the time,” she said.

The actress also spoke candidly about moments when she notices other attractive men and jokingly questions her choice of husband.

“There are days that I’d see fantabulous guys, and I’d be like, I picked this one over you?” she said.

However, Omotola stressed that such moments do not mean that her marriage is troubled. Instead, she described her relationship with Matthew as a partnership built on commitment, understanding and the freedom for both individuals to remain themselves.

“Our marriage is not that serious. We’re partners,” she said.

The actress said she and her husband have also learned to acknowledge their imperfections instead of pretending that their relationship is always perfect.

According to her, open communication and honesty have helped them navigate disagreements and the changing emotions that come with a long-term marriage.

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Omotola has previously maintained that divorce is not an option for her, while also acknowledging that every couple has to make decisions based on their individual circumstances.

She and Matthew married on March 23, 1996, and marked their 30th wedding anniversary in March 2026.

The couple have four children and have remained together through Omotola’s successful acting career and Matthew’s career as an airline pilot.

The actress has previously credited her husband’s selflessness, trust and willingness to support her career among the factors that have helped sustain their relationship.

Her latest comments have generated conversations about the realities of long-term relationships, particularly the distinction between romantic feelings and the commitment required to maintain a marriage over several decades.

Omotola’s remarks suggest that, for her, a lasting marriage is not necessarily about experiencing intense romantic feelings every day but about choosing partnership, communication and commitment even when emotions fluctuate.

“Sometimes, I Wonder Why I Married My Husband” — Omotola

Less Than Four Months After Wedding, Jarvis Threatens Peller With Lawsuit Over Second-Wife Plan

Popular Nigerian social media personality, Jarvis, has threatened to take legal action against her husband, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, following an alleged disagreement over his reported intention to marry another woman.

The controversy reportedly erupted after Jarvis expressed anger over discussions about Peller taking a second wife barely four months after their marriage.

In a video shared on social media, Jarvis questioned why the issue of a second wife had surfaced so soon after their wedding, insisting that Peller had not presented such an arrangement to her before she agreed to marry him.

According to her, she entered the marriage based on an understanding she had with Peller before their wedding and was therefore unhappy that the possibility of another wife was now being discussed.

Jarvis reportedly reminded Peller that their marriage was still very young and warned that she would seek legal redress if the matter continued.

“Our marriage is not even up to four months,” she was quoted as saying while expressing her displeasure over the development.

She also reportedly threatened that Peller could end up in prison if she proceeded with legal action, adding to the intensity of the disagreement.

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The social media personality further referred to discussions they allegedly had before their marriage, insisting that the present situation was different from what she understood when she agreed to become his wife.

The reported dispute has attracted considerable attention among their fans, particularly because of the short period since the couple formalised their relationship.

Peller and Jarvis’ relationship had generated significant public interest before their wedding, with the pair becoming popular through social media content, livestreams and appearances together.

Their wedding ceremonies were widely followed by fans and fellow entertainment personalities, making them one of the more closely watched young celebrity couples on social media.

However, the latest development has now shifted attention to the couple’s understanding of marriage, religion and the possibility of polygamy.

Jarvis reportedly maintained that she was not comfortable with the situation and challenged Peller over what she described as a departure from their earlier understanding.

She also threatened to take the matter beyond social media by seeking legal intervention.

There was, however, no indication from the reported exchange that Jarvis had already filed a court case against Peller.

Similarly, the reported controversy does not by itself establish that Peller has formally commenced plans to marry another woman.

Peller’s full response to the allegations was also not immediately clear from the circulating video.

The development has since triggered reactions among their followers, with many questioning what may have caused the disagreement only a few months into their marriage.

For now, the reported legal threat remains a warning made by Jarvis, while it remains unclear whether the dispute will result in an actual court case or be resolved privately by the couple.

Less Than Four Months After Wedding, Jarvis Threatens Peller With Lawsuit Over Second-Wife Plan

Olu Jacobs Laid to Rest in Lagos as Dignitaries, Nollywood Stars Honour Screen Icon

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has been laid to rest in Lagos, with family members, political leaders, colleagues and friends gathering to honour the late screen icon at his funeral service.

Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84, after a career spanning more than five decades across theatre, television and film.

His funeral service was held on Friday, October 2, at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, before his remains were taken for a private burial.

Among those who attended the service were Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun and former Ekiti First Lady Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi.

Jacobs’ widow, veteran actress Joke Silva, attended the service with their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs.

Several prominent Nollywood actors and entertainment personalities were also present, including Shaffy Bello, Keppy Ekpeyong, Stan Nze, Ireti Doyle, Lala Akindoju, Kate Henshaw, OC Ukeje, Patrick Doyle, Stephanie Okereke and Ernest Obi.

Entertainment entrepreneur and performer Dare Art Alade also paid tribute to Jacobs during the service by performing Pray for Me, a song associated with the late actor and Joke Silva.

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The funeral followed a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs held on September 30 at Glover Memorial Hall on Lagos Island. The event attracted several generations of Nigerian actors and filmmakers who gathered to celebrate Jacobs’ contribution to the country’s entertainment industry.

Among those who attended the earlier tribute event were Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sola Sobowale, Funke Akindele, Jide Kosoko, Rita Dominic, Hilda Dokubo and Segun Arinze.

Jacobs was widely recognised as one of the most influential figures in Nigerian theatre and film. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and built an acting career that included British theatre and television productions before returning to Nigeria in 1990.

He subsequently became a prominent figure in Nollywood, appearing in numerous films and television productions and mentoring younger performers through his work in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Jacobs and Joke Silva also co-founded the Lufodo Group and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts, contributing to professional training and development in Nigeria’s performing arts sector.

His contributions earned him several honours, including the AFRIFF Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021, an Icon Award from the Actors and Voters Rights Society in 2022 and an Industry Merit Award at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).

The funeral brought to a close a series of tributes celebrating the life and career of an actor whose work extended across theatre, television and film in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

With his burial held privately after Friday’s funeral service, family, colleagues and admirers have continued to remember Olu Jacobs for his longstanding contribution to African theatre and cinema.

Olu Jacobs Laid to Rest in Lagos as Dignitaries, Nollywood Stars Honour Screen Icon