In this part of the world, the institution of marriage is seen as an achievement. Unlike the Western world, where marriage is optional, in Africa, Nigeria in particular, relatives put pressure on family members of marriageable ages to take the bold step of settling down with a partner.
Because of fame and stardom celebrities have, expectations from them are quite high. But because of the pressure being put on them by the media and the public, celebs tend to delay their marriages by taking enough time to take that decision. Any break-up in their marriages make news headlines.
In this write-up, we are taking look into 10 Nigerian stars that are due for marriage but are still single.
Jim Iyke
Before now, the battle of single male celebrity was fought between Chidi Mokeme and Jim Iyke. But in April 2012, Chidi left Jim in the game for him (Jim) to be crowned king of unmarried male celeb. Many fans had thought Jim would be married by now, but alas the handsome ‘bad boy’ actor is still enjoying bachelorhood, especially with his Jamaican girlfriend, Ketura Hamilton, still by his side. After many romance tales with some sexy ladies, Jim is still single. But searching? Only Jim can answer that. Not when Ketura is still in the card game.
Rita Dominic
This is not coincidental, but Rita Dominic’s name coming directly behind Jim Iyke’s name would sure make some to think so. When both were still hot cakes in Nollywood, many romance tales trailed both adults. Some even thought Rita and Jim would end up as husband and wife. But over half a decade now, both are still single. In a recent interview, Rita reportedly hinted that she would walk down the aisle soon. This became a big news for her fans, who have longed for this news. For now, Rita is enjoying her spinsterhood.
D’Banj
If there was one romance story between two celebrities that caused a lot of heated argument between fans of the two parties, the reported sizzling romantic affair between D’Banj and Genevieve Nnaji was it. After the controversial kiss between D’Banj and Genevieve Nnaji in D’Banj’s ‘Fall In Love’ music video, it (the kiss) became a source of discussion in the industry. Away from that, D’Banj has remained single and has not been romantically linked with many women. For the 32-year-old singer and entertainer, marriage may not be on his card for now. He seems to be concentrating on his music career, breaking into the big American market. As it stands now, many ladies dying to have D’Banj as their husband would have to keep their fingers crossed.
Don Jazzy
Though not many know that D’Banj is older than Don Jazzy, but even with Don Jazzy aged 30, he is also a celeb fans expect should have been married by now. Not much has been heard or reported about the love life of the multiple award-winning music producer except the rumoured romantic relationship between him and Tiwa Savage. News about Don Jazzy getting married soon might become a welcome one by fans.
Linda Ikeji
In her own world, Linda Ikeji has made a stamp as a celebrity blogger. Before taking to blogging, her reported romance with celebrity radio broadcaster, Dan Foster, shot her into limelight. Then as a model, she was getting in the news. Linda is one celeb that is believed by many to be due for marriage. Many believe Linda is enjoying her single marital status and may not have the time to concentrate on marriage at the moment because of the demands of her job as a blogger.
Cossy Orjiakor
Cossy Orjiakor is one celeb that has stayed in the game for a long time, courtesy of her frequent boobs flaunt, which has always found itself as top news material. At every opportunity where fans get to comment on her stunts, they advice her to go and get married and stop flaunting what a man will one day pay for (bride price). That fact only points to the direction that Cossy is also one of the Nigerian stars due for marriage. But for the busty actress, singer and dancer, marriage may not be on her calendar at the moment because after her reported break-up with her boyfriend in 2012 (after Cossy claimed her boyfriend left because he couldn’t buy her a Range Rover Sport SUV as birthday gift), nothing has been romantically heard about her.
Genevieve Nnaji
This write-up will never be complete without the name of this talented actress, Genevieve Nnaji, not included. At 33, Genny, as she is fondly called, is a single mother. She has been romantically linked with many men, but none has ended up in marriage. At the moment, many journalists are waiting to be the first to break the news of her marriage, which will undoubtedly become one of the biggest news stories in recent times.
Banky W
Many ladies are on keeping their ears to the ground to hear the breaking news of Banky W getting married. They (ladies) would be willing to know who the lucky girl is. With the handsomeness Banky W commands, he is flocked by many ladies like insects do to sugar. Is Banky W confused about who to choose among the ladies? But many fans expect him to marry soon.
Bimbo Akintola
This talented crossover actress is well over mid-30’s. Just recently, Bimbo Akintola was in the news for saying she was not to be in a hurry to get married. She is one of the Nigerian celebs that should have gotten married but surprisingly, still single. News about Bimbo getting married soon would be like a soothing relieve to her teeming fans. Bimbo is for now enjoying the best of spinsterhood.
P-Square brothers
The two members of the popular music group, Peter and Paul Okoye, are also due for marriage, but they still remain single. Interestingly, the girlfriends of the two singers are presently pregnant. It was believed that after their mother’s death, the pair would get married. Peter already has a son with his girlfriend, Lola Omotayo, who is pregnant with a second child for him, while Paul is expecting his first child from his girlfriend, Anita.