Can you tell us how you met your wife?
I met my wife (Adesola Ojewole now Mrs Adesola Omolokun-Ola) at a friend’s wedding in Ibadan. We both sat at the same table and from there we got talking. We are making history now as a couple.
What were her qualities that you found attractive?
Right from the first day that we met, I admired her intellectual mindset. I am naturally endeared towards intelligent people and that was the initial attraction. Another thing that attracted me was her beauty. I must say, she is beautiful both inside and out. When we began dating, I realised that she was (and still is) a God-fearing woman.
What gestures of hers convinced you that you would marry her?
I saw that she loved me genuinely and her never-stopping words of encouragement for all my endeavours convinced me the most.
Can you recall specifically what event on your wedding day that you found most memorable?
I will say all of it. Every stage of our Nikkah was memorable. I was happy, she was happy and everything just aligned for us that day. It’s a memory that we still both treasure.
What are the lessons that you would say marriage has taught you so far?
The first thing I have learned is patience. Every man must learn how to be patient in marriage. You must not be quick to assume or act based on what you see or hear, you have to carry your partner along. Another lesson marriage has taught me is to cultivate a forgiving heart. It has helped me to never get tired of forgiving every wrong.
How and when do you often spend time with your family?
As a Nollywood scriptwriter who also manages other businesses, my schedule is quite tight week after week, but on most weekends we both make time to be together.
What pieces of advice would you give to young people planning to get married?
The first thing I will say is that marriage is a beautiful thing but you must be ready to go into it wanting to learn and giving it all of you. Marriage is a commitment to give and you must not go into it with selfishness. In marriage, there is no comparison because life is complex and it doesn’t fit into all the nice boxes. And be cautious of the third party you bring into your marriage.
