I Didn't Want to Marry an Artist, Pastor, Politician – Banky W’s Wife Adesua
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Adesua Etomi-Wellington, wife of Nigerian singer Banky W, shared that she initially did not want to marry someone in his profession.
- She revealed that despite her reservations about marrying a musician, politician, and preacher, she accepted him, attributing their relationship to divine guidance.
- Banky W also shared that Adesua initially rejected him multiple times before accepting him as her husband, with their marriage taking place in 2017.
In a candid interview, Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington offered a glimpse into her marriage with popular entertainer and politician Banky W, revealing that her husband's diverse career paths were initially a point of hesitation for her.
Etomi-Wellington confessed to Teju Babyface that she had prayed against marrying a musician, politician, or preacher. "Before I met my husband, I told God I didn’t want to marry a musician, a pastor or a politician, but God gave me all three," she stated, highlighting the unexpected turn her life took.
Before I met my husband, I told God I didn’t want to marry a musician, a pastor or a politician, but God gave me all three.
Despite her initial reservations, she ultimately accepted Banky W, attributing their union to divine intervention. Her husband corroborated this, sharing that Adesua had turned him down several times before eventually confirming he was her husband. He recounted knowing she was his wife for about a year and a half before she reached the same conclusion.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2017, have since welcomed two children. Their story, as shared in the interview, underscores themes of faith, destiny, and the surprising ways relationships can unfold, even when they deviate from initial plans.
Adesua called me on the phone one day and said, Banky, you know you’re my husband, right?
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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