Veteran actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has opened up about the secret behind her enduring 24-year marriage to her husband, Nnamdi Oboli, revealing that their commitment to making the marriage work was sealed even before they walked down the aisle in 2000.
In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Omoni explained that their decision to eliminate divorce as an option was a major factor that sustained their union over the decades.
“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 emphasised the power of forgiveness, stressing that most issues in marriage can be resolved if both partners are willing to let go of offences.
“There’s almost nothing someone can do that you can’t forgive, if you want to forgive. We all have to realise that we’re all sinners,” she noted.
Omoni candidly shared that the first year of their marriage was extremely turbulent, largely because they had a very short courtship—her husband proposed just two weeks after they met, and they got married 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.
Reflecting further, she explained that the early chaos in their marriage didn’t break them because they had already made a firm decision to stay committed, regardless of the challenges.
Omoni also tied her personal story to her new film sequel, “After a Night in July,” which she says holds deep personal significance, as it mirrors parts of her own marital journey.
In a caption accompanying a promotional video, she wrote:
“After a Night in July is so special to me because parts of it mirror my real life. My husband proposed two weeks in, and we married four months later! Our first year was turbulent, but we chose love. If you’re married or intend to marry, you’ll learn, laugh, and love.”