When it comes to love, Nigerians never hold back. They show it boldly and beautifully. Over the years, people from other countries have also found themselves drawn to Nigerians.
In the last two decades, many of our favourite Nigerian celebrities have also found love beyond the country’s borders, marrying partners from different parts of the world.
Here are some Nigerian stars who married outside Nigeria 
1. Ufuoma McDermott
Ufuoma McDermott stands out as one of Nigeria’s most respected actors. She built a successful career in acting, beauty pageants, and runway modelling.
She married Steve McDermott in 2010. Steve McDermott comes from the United Kingdom. Together, they have two children, Isio Jared and Kesiena Alize. Their marriage has remained one of the stable celebrity unions in Nollywood.
2. Priscilla Ojo
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, married Tanzanian singer Juma Jux in April 2025.
She celebrated the union with a Nikkah ceremony in Tanzania, a traditional Yoruba wedding, and a white wedding in Lagos. The couple shared their love story widely on social media, and fans across Nigeria and Tanzania followed their journey closely. Their marriage highlights a growing trend of cross-cultural celebrity unions in Africa.
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3. D’banj
D’banj remains one of Nigeria’s most successful music exports. He surprised many fans when he quietly married Lineo Didi Kilgrow in 2016.
The singer kept his wedding private, and many people only learned about it after the couple welcomed their first child. D’banj and his wife share children, including Daniel and Zane Oyebanjo, and they continue to keep much of their family life away from the public eye.
4. Moses Bliss
Moses Bliss married Ghanaian-born Marie Wiseborn in 2024.
Their wedding gained massive attention across Nigeria and Ghana, trending widely on social media. Marie, a UK-based lawyer, and Moses Bliss celebrated both traditional and white wedding ceremonies that beautifully blended Nigerian and Ghanaian cultures. The couple welcomed their first child in 2025.
5. Uche Jombo
Uche Jombo is a popular Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and producer known for her strong roles in romantic and dramatic films.
She married Puerto Rican-American Kenney Rodriguez in 2012 in a private ceremony held in Puerto Rico. The couple welcomed their son, Matthew Rodriguez, and they continue to share a quiet family life away from heavy public attention.
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