Nollywood actor, Femi Branch, is married to Tola, a marketing executive. They share the story of their blissful union
How and when did you meet your wife?
Femi: I met my wife a few years ago at a church in Abeokuta, which I was invited to. She sang during the service and I was captivated by her voice. I could not restrain
the urge to speak to her after service and we became friends thereafter.
How did the relationship develop?
Femi: We started talking after that day and met once in a while because I lived in Lagos while she schooled in Abeokuta.
At what point did you propose to her?
Femi: I proposed to her at my grandmother’s funeral in Badagry. It just occurred to me that she would be my wife. My grandmother was very fond of her before she passed away and I did not want to miss the chance of marrying her since I had lost my grandmother. So I decided to propose.
Was she reluctant to accept the proposal?
Femi: She was not reluctant; she accepted instantly. My family members were present too.
What were the initial attractions?
Tola: He cracks jokes a lot. Also, he is a patient listener and always offers solutions or suggestions to any problem.
How did you feel when he proposed?
Tola: I was excited like any other woman would have felt. It is the dream of every woman to be proposed to someday.
Was your family in support of your decision to get married?
Femi: Everybody loved her and when I mentioned that she was my choice, there was no objection.
Were you dating someone else before you met her?
Femi: Yes, I was but I lost interest in them after I met her because I wanted to get serious with my relationship with her.
Did you nurse feelings of being jilted you while you were dating?
Tola: Why would any woman think of disappointment at the beginning of courtship? I think every person should be positive in all things. I never thought of it and he did not disappoint me.
Did you encounter challenges immediately after marriage?
Femi: It was not easy then because we just had a baby and tried to settle down. Also, my wife lived abroad before we got married but she relocated permanently to Nigeria in order to marry me. She wanted me to relocate abroad but I could not because of my job. She had to take the bold decision to relocate and it was a function of love.
Tola: It is normal to encounter slight challenges when you are newly married. That transition from being a spinster to a married woman is beautiful but a bit challenging because you no longer think of only yourself.
Has marriage deprived you of some privileges as an actor?
Femi: I would not say marriage has deprived me of anything, rather it has given me some privileges. It makes me more respectable and focused on everything. My fans respect me more when they find out I am married.
Do you miss being a bachelor?
Femi: Not really. I lived with my parents for a long time and never really had much independence because there was no need for it. I did not live by myself for up to two years before I got married, so there is really nothing to miss.
How would you describe your wife?
Femi: She is very loving and good with the kids. She knows when to apply discipline and love. She is also supportive and smiles always. Sometimes, her folks are not aware when we have issues. She is an ideal wife and a blessing to us.
Is your husband really as difficult and mean as he is in movies?
Tola: Femi is a good actor and he portrays his characters well. In reality, he is a different person. He plays a lot, cracks jokes and is not mean in any way.
How would you describe the experience of being married?
Tola: It has been wonderful and we have been able to complement each other. Every marriage has its challenges but with God and understanding, you will be able to make it work.
How often do you have misunderstandings as a couple?
Femi: It is normal for couples in every relationship to experience some form of misunderstanding. We have misunderstandings over different things; they are not regular, so I do not keep a list of them.
What are some of the things he does to upset you?
Tola: I cannot think of anything he has done to get me upset.
Who apologises first when there is a misunderstanding?
Femi: My wife apologises first always. Sometimes I let go of my ego and apologise.
What would you like to change about him?
Tola: I love my husband the way he is.
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