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Kumuyi details how he married second wife when she was 65
William Kumuyi, the general overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has detailed how he married Esther, his second wife.
In 2010, a year after losing Abiodun, his first wife, the Osun-born cleric proposed to Esther, who was 65 then and had never been married.
Speaking at a youth program in Delta, Kumuyi said before she agreed to marry him, Esther, who was the administrator of the Deeper Life Bible Church in London, sought divine guidance through prayer.
The 83-year-old, who is the author of several Christian books and devotionals, added that ever since they got married, he has been the “greatest thing” that has “ever happened in her life”.
“I am going to say something, mummy Esther will not mind, mummy will you mind? She was 40, she was not married, 45, she was not married, 50, she was not married, 55, she was not married, 60, she was not married,” he said.
“65, I came along and I said the will of God is for me to marry you. She went to pray, saying God, what should I do? God did not say tell him no, tell him you are 65. A fool at 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, is a fool forever.
“She came back and said, what did she say? She said yes. In your life, at 30, 35, 40 and so on, say yes. And since she said yes and we came together, I, William, the defender of the faith, has become the greatest thing that ever happened in her life. Do not give up the purpose in your life.”
Kumuyi met his first wife in September 1972. They married on September 13, 1980, in Lagos. They have two children, Jeremiah and John.
On October 13, 2010, exactly 18 months after the death of Abiodun, Kumuyi married Esther in London. They have no children together.
Asa Asika, the manager of Davido, the Nigerian music star, and Leona Adesanya, his girlfriend, are engaged.
The proposal, captured in a viral video on social media, shows the talent manager leading Adesanya to the venue where he popped the question.
In the video, friends and well-wishers could be seen cheering in the background as Davido proudly said, “He is my boy”.
Fans and industry colleagues have flooded social media with wishes for the couple.
Asika dated Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, from 2018 until they split in 2020.
He has made a significant impact on the Nigerian music scene.
He has managed top artistes such as Davido, Naeto C, YQ, and R2Bees.
In 2016, Asika founded The Plug, a talent management company.
The company expanded in 2022 through a merger with TopBoy Entertainment, founded by Tobi Mohammed.
The Plug now encompasses music publishing, sports management, and production.
It has collaborated with notable figures including Davido, Henry Onyekuru, Asisat Oshoala, CKay, Victony, Tobi Amusan, King Promise, BOJ, Bella Shmurda, Focalistic, MazexMxtreme, Raebel, ShineTTW, and Uchenna Kanu.
Basketmouth, the ace Nigerian comedian, has addressed the widely circulated reports of himself in a potential new relationship.
On Thursday, the 45-year-old funnyman shared an intimate photo with Miz Vick, the media personality.
“About to step into the next chapter of my life @mizvick,” he captioned the post, suggesting he may have found love.
Miz Vick also reposted the picture on her Instagram story.
Their fans and colleagues took to the post’s comment section to congratulate them. Rumours of their engagement also went viral on social media.
Sharing an update on Friday, the comedian clarified that his previous Instagram post with Miz Vick was for an upcoming movie, not a confirmation of their relationship.
Basketmouth also shared a teaser of the film titled ‘A Ghetto Love Story’ while they both revealed it is their first feature-length film.
He also disclosed that the star-studded movie will be released on November 22.
On why he used Vick’s photo to tease the project, Basketmouth said, “Oh yes, it is called clout chasing”.
The TV host asked, “and I had to take the fall for it”. The comedian replied, “no, nobody fell now. Na them fall… them fall for am,” the comedian said after which he burst into laughter.
Basketmouth separated from Elsie, his ex-wife. The pair tied the knot in 2010. They also share three children.
Basketmouth, the ace Nigerian comedian, has gone public with his relationship with Miz Vick, the media personality.
On Thursday, the 45-year-old funnyman shared an intimate photo with Miz Vick on Instagram, captioning: “About to step into the next chapter of my life @mizvick”.
Miz Vick also reposted the picture on her Instagram story.
Fans and colleagues of the lovebirds have taken to the post’s comment section to congratulate them.
The unveiling comes about two years after Basketmouth separated from Elsie, his ex-wife. The pair tied the knot in 2010. They also share three children.
On December 22, 2022, Basketmouth announced that he and Elsie were no longer together — ending their 12-year-old marriage.
Born Bright Okpocha, Basketmouth is considered one of Nigeria’s pioneers of stand-up comedy.
He is a graduate of Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
WHO IS MIZ VICK?
Born Victoria Eze, Miz Vick is a model turned TV presenter. She is also a media personality, producer, and content creator.
She once contested in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant and made it to the top 15.
She also co-hosted the Big Brother Naija season seven show alongside Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
Miz Vick has hosted several shows including Rhythm Unplugged and AY Live.
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