10 highly successful Nigerian women who are still happily married

In Nigeria, the rate of divorce among celebrities and highly successful people is increasingly getting high.

However, these 10 highly successful Nigerian women have proven that other Nigerian women can have it all.

By every definition, they have achieved significant success in their respective fields while also enjoying their marriages.

Their stories have made us believe that success and love can go hand in hand.

1. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is celebrated for her powerful writing on feminism and identity. She’s also happily married to a medical doctor, Ivara Esege.

2. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

A global economic powerhouse, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala serves as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. She shares her success with her husband, Ikemba Iweala, a neurosurgeon

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3. Mo Abudu

Media mogul Mosunmola Abudu, known as “Africa’s Oprah,” is the CEO of EbonyLife Media. Her husband, Tokunbo Abudu, is a successful lawyer, and they enjoy a loving marriage.

4. Aisha Yesufu

The fearless activist Aisha Yesufu, known for her advocacy in the #BringBackOurGirls movement, is happily married to Aliu Yesufu, with whom she shares her passion for social change.

5. Ibukun Awosika

Ibukun Awosika, the first female chairman of First Bank of Nigeria, is happily married to Abiodun Awosika. Their partnership extends from their marriage to their professional lives.

6. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is married to Captain Matthew Ekeinde, a pilot. Their enduring love story has stood the test of time.

7. Hafsat Abiola-Costello

Hafsat Abiola-Costello, a human rights activist and daughter of Nigeria’s former president, is married to Mohammed Mustapha Costello. Together, they champion social justice causes.

8. Tara Fela-Durotoye

Beauty mogul Tara Fela-Durotoye, the founder of House of Tara, is happily married to Fela Durotoye, a motivational speaker and leadership expert

9. Betty Irabor

Founder of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor, and her husband, Soni Irabor, a renowned broadcaster, have been a source of inspiration for couples across Nigeria.

10. Folorunso Alakija

Folorunso Alakija, one of the wealthiest women in Africa, is not only successful in business but also in her marriage. She exemplifies the idea that wealth and love can coexist.

These highly successful Nigerian women prove that achieving success and finding happiness in marriage are not mutually exclusive.

They have blazed trails in various fields while building loving partnerships, setting a shining example for us all.