Nollywood actor Toyin Oshinaike and his wife, Tope, have
revealed some interesting details about their relationship,
starting from how they met to the challenges they have
encountered as a couple and the secret of their successful
union.
File photo of Adebola Williams, Tunde Kelani, Toyin
Oshinaike, Jide Kosoko and a production crew member.
Speaking exclusively to The Punch, the actor said he first
met his wife while on set and he was in search of an actor
to play in one of his productions.
He said:
“We met a few years ago when I was looking for an actor
to play a role in one of our productions. A friend who
recommended that she played the role took me to her
house because I needed to convince her about it. She
eventually agreed to play role and I was the director of the
production. We worked together on a couple of other
productions as well.”
The actor who recounts being raised in a broken home
said he did not think he would fall in love. Also, based on
the appearance of his wife the first time he met her, he
said he did not think she was good enough for him. But
one thing led to another and they began a relationship
which led to marriage.
He said:
“When we got to the house, we were told she went to
fetch water. I saw her carrying a bucket of water on her
permed hair and her legs were dirty. Judging from her
appearance, she did not strike me as someone that could
speak English, but I was amazed when I heard her speak. I
am not one who easily falls in love even though I had
dated some ladies in the past. Growing up, I knew I always
wanted to have a beautiful family. I was raised in a broken
home and as such, did not know what love meant. I did
not plan to fall in love.”
On some of the challenges they have faced as a couple,
Tope Oshinaike said of the relationship:
“One of the major challenges was his constant absence
from home due to the nature of his job. I ensured I
followed him to camps at every opportunity I got. But I
was not really worried most of the time because I knew he
would bring back some money when he returned. It was
not an unpleasant experience and I was patient.”
She also stated that he likes to dwell on things a bit too
much.
She said: “My husband likes to dwell on issues.
Sometimes, he does that for a whole day to ensure that
whatever message he wants to pass across sinks in.”
On his part, the actor explained that his wife could be
slightly selfish. He said: “Some of them are selfish little
acts and do not really cause any trouble or
misunderstanding. I have learnt not to disturb her when
she wants to sleep.”
On the secrets to their successful union, she says much of
it is from God.
She said: “Prayer and consistency have been helpful. We
have belief in the same God and we love ourselves.
Sometimes, we cannot really identify why we love
ourselves.”
She however added that: “He could be lazy at times and
at other times, he could prove useful. The only food he
cooks is noodles and egg. [But] he does not overlabour me
with trivial domestic chores; he helps when the need
arises.”
Tope Odunaike advised other celebrity couples to stay
focused in their relationships as well as confide in their
partners.
“They should always confide in their partners, be friends
with them, make them their only lover and stay focused.”
Toyin Oshinaike is a Nollywood actor and movie producer
who first shot into limelight following a remarkable
performance in the popular Nigerian drama series, Super
Story.
revealed some interesting details about their relationship,
starting from how they met to the challenges they have
encountered as a couple and the secret of their successful
union.
File photo of Adebola Williams, Tunde Kelani, Toyin
Oshinaike, Jide Kosoko and a production crew member.
Speaking exclusively to The Punch, the actor said he first
met his wife while on set and he was in search of an actor
to play in one of his productions.
He said:
“We met a few years ago when I was looking for an actor
to play a role in one of our productions. A friend who
recommended that she played the role took me to her
house because I needed to convince her about it. She
eventually agreed to play role and I was the director of the
production. We worked together on a couple of other
productions as well.”
The actor who recounts being raised in a broken home
said he did not think he would fall in love. Also, based on
the appearance of his wife the first time he met her, he
said he did not think she was good enough for him. But
one thing led to another and they began a relationship
which led to marriage.
He said:
“When we got to the house, we were told she went to
fetch water. I saw her carrying a bucket of water on her
permed hair and her legs were dirty. Judging from her
appearance, she did not strike me as someone that could
speak English, but I was amazed when I heard her speak. I
am not one who easily falls in love even though I had
dated some ladies in the past. Growing up, I knew I always
wanted to have a beautiful family. I was raised in a broken
home and as such, did not know what love meant. I did
not plan to fall in love.”
On some of the challenges they have faced as a couple,
Tope Oshinaike said of the relationship:
“One of the major challenges was his constant absence
from home due to the nature of his job. I ensured I
followed him to camps at every opportunity I got. But I
was not really worried most of the time because I knew he
would bring back some money when he returned. It was
not an unpleasant experience and I was patient.”
She also stated that he likes to dwell on things a bit too
much.
She said: “My husband likes to dwell on issues.
Sometimes, he does that for a whole day to ensure that
whatever message he wants to pass across sinks in.”
On his part, the actor explained that his wife could be
slightly selfish. He said: “Some of them are selfish little
acts and do not really cause any trouble or
misunderstanding. I have learnt not to disturb her when
she wants to sleep.”
On the secrets to their successful union, she says much of
it is from God.
She said: “Prayer and consistency have been helpful. We
have belief in the same God and we love ourselves.
Sometimes, we cannot really identify why we love
ourselves.”
She however added that: “He could be lazy at times and
at other times, he could prove useful. The only food he
cooks is noodles and egg. [But] he does not overlabour me
with trivial domestic chores; he helps when the need
arises.”
Tope Odunaike advised other celebrity couples to stay
focused in their relationships as well as confide in their
partners.
“They should always confide in their partners, be friends
with them, make them their only lover and stay focused.”
Toyin Oshinaike is a Nollywood actor and movie producer
who first shot into limelight following a remarkable
performance in the popular Nigerian drama series, Super
Story.
