My marriage… With Prophet Joseph Akinade

Prophet Joseph Akinade, originally from Ibadan, Nigeria, discussed his 23-year marriage and his background as a clergyman and musician. Born on May 8, 1969, he pursued music studies at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and has managed his music career alongside his wife.

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We met when she came to minister at our church in 1999. My wife is also a gospel minister.

He recounted meeting his wife, also a gospel minister, in 1999 when she ministered at his church. Their relationship blossomed, and they married on January 11, 2003. Akinade mentioned that while her parents were happy about the union, his own parents initially had reservations due to their shared ministry work.

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Her parents were very happy when they heard, but my own parents didn’t believe I could marry her because we do the same work.

The couple has been blessed with three children. Reflecting on their marriage, Akinade stated that their endeavors have prospered. He offered advice to younger couples, emphasizing the importance of putting God first, maintaining a prayerful life, and steering clear of worldly distractions.

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My advice to them is to put God first in everything they do. They should be prayerful and stop following worldly things.

Regarding the rising rate of marriage break-ups in Nigeria, Akinade attributed it to young people being less prepared for marriage due to the country's situation. He suggested that some individuals marry the wrong partners simply to get married, possibly influenced by age or societal pressures.

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Young people are not as ready to get married as they used to be because of the situation in the country. Some marry the wrong person because they just want to get married by all means.