Nigerian singer and politician, Bankole Wellington, widely known as Banky W, has expressed how modern marriages have turned to a thing couples endure, rather than enjoy.

The 41-year-old singer stated this during a radio programme together with his wife, Adesua Etomi, hosted by the Nigerian media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, in the series, the Black Box Interview.

The singer who was responding to a question on how he had met his wife, Adesua, revealed that he wasn’t able to pay attention to her after they had met a number of times because he wasn’t ready to settle down.

He also pointed out that couples struggled to stay together because they rushed into marriage when they were not ready.

He said, “I honestly think that God blinded my eyes until I was in a place where I would be working to be the type of man that would treat his daughter properly. Until I got to that place, God didn’t let me see her.

“So I saw her, you know, and I was like, ‘nice girl, fine girl, okay nice to meet you,’ and I kept moving. I was in a different place in my life. And men know, men always know when we are ready. And until you’re ready, you’re not ready.

“And if you’re not ready, it doesn’t matter how great somebody is, if you as a man, you’re not ready to settle down and be dedicated or whatever, you’re just gonna mess it up or end up in this miserable situation.

“And that’s why I think today that marriage has turned into this thing we endure rather than enjoy.”

Banky W and Adesua got married over four years ago on 19 November 2017, and early 2021, they announced they had a baby boy.

The singer who had contested for the House of Representatives seat representing Lagos’ Eti-Osa Federal Constituency during the 2019 general elections, recently announced that he had defected from Modern Democratic Party to Peoples Democratic Party.

He is seeking the PDP ticket to again vie for the same seat in the 2023 general elections.

Adesua Etomi Wellington at Kemi Adetiba’s wedding

Meanwhile, his wife Adesua Etomi Wellington gets dragged over her outfit to filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba’s wedding that took place on Saturday, 23rd April.

While the actress chose to appear simple and natural, she received knocks from followers who felt her appearance didn’t befit her standard.

The mother of one showed up at the event with naturally weaved hair (cornrows) and a simple net-like kimono which can almost pass for a bathrobe or PJ.

Reacting to the outfit, some netizens expressed dissatisfaction:

EbereOkocha wrote:
“I believe susu is still going to change”

Joana wrote:
“How will you carry corn rolls abi na all back them the call am to person wedding,Adesua I wasn’t expecting this one oo”

Tima wrote:
“Maybe she is in charge of serving the drinks. She was going for the natural look, didn’t do it. Not the time and place. Her hair is a mess, her dress is too casual… how do you attend a wedding looking like that, a woman of her status”

Maide wrote:
“First of all what the heck is adesuwa thinking😳😳😳zero effort 😏”