Veteran actress and Filmmaker Omoni Oboli shares the secret to her 24-year marriage with Nnamdi Oboli, saying their pre-wedding commitment helped make it last. She and her husband tied the knot in 2000.
In a candid conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Omoni Oboli emphasized that a pivotal factor contributing to the longevity and strength of her marriage to Nnamdi Oboli was their mutual decision to essentially remove divorce as an option. This decision, according to Omoni, played a significant role in sustaining their union through the ups and downs of decades together, ultimately helping them navigate the complexities of marriage and build a lasting partnership.
“Staying married for over two decades… First things first, you have to decide. It’s a decision. From day one, we decided that divorce was not an option even before we got married,” she said.
The filmmaker also highlighted the importance of forgiveness in marriage, noting that many problems can be overcome when both partners choose to let go of grievances.
There’s almost nothing someone can do that you can’t forgive, if you want to forgive. We all have to realize that we’re all sinners,” she noted.
Omoni Oboli revealed that the initial year of her marriage was quite tumultuous, partly due to their brief courtship, with her husband proposing two weeks after meeting and marriage following four months later.
“I was young. Till today, I don’t know how I agreed to marry him so quickly. But I know I fell in love with the way my husband loved me,” she said.
Omoni Oboli further noted that despite early turmoil in her marriage, their pre-decided commitment to staying together helped them navigate difficulties. She also connected her marital experience to her latest film sequel, ‘After a Night in July’, saying the story resonates with parts of her journey.”
In a caption for a promotional video, Omoni Oboli wrote: “’After a Night in July’ is super special to me since parts of it reflect my own life. My husband proposed after two weeks, and we married four months later! First year was rough, but we picked love. If you’re married or planning to be, you’ll connect, laugh, and love along.”
