Ekeinde Says Her Husband Knows She Does Not Love Him All the Time

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde shared candid reflections on her 30-year marriage, admitting that love is not always constant and that open communication is vital. She encouraged couples to move past the expectation of a perfect, 'lovey-dovey' relationship.
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The actress's transparency challenges traditional cultural narratives surrounding marriage and celebrity relationships.
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Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about her marriage, admitting that she does not love her husband all the time.
omotola jalade-ekeinde, omotola husband, omotola marriage, matthew ekeinde, omotola marriage not that serious, omotola 30 years marriage Source: Facebook The actress, who has been married to Captain Matthew Ekeinde for 30 years, said the couple do not treat their union as something too sacred to discuss.
Omotola met her husband , an airline pilot, when she was 16, and the pair married on March 23, 1996.
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They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in March 2026 with heartfelt tributes on social media. Earlier in 2026, the actress said divorce was not an option in her marriage.
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