Nollywood actress Ekene Umenwa has shared the heartwarming story of how her marriage to movie producer Ifeanyi Ogbodo Alex began, revealing that their relationship blossomed from a business partnership.
In an interview, Umenwa disclosed that she met Alex through work over five years ago. What started as a business collaboration evolved into a friendship, and eventually, love.
“I met my husband years back. I can’t pinpoint exactly when because I’m not great with timelines, but he is,” Umenwa explained. “Business brought us together because he is involved in the same line of work I do. From business, we became friends, and he started falling for me. Eventually, I fell for him too.”
The couple tied the knot in November 2023 and recently celebrated the arrival of their first child. Reflecting on her private lifestyle, Umenwa shared her reasons for keeping their relationship off social media until marriage.
“If you know me, you’ll know I’m a private person,” she said. “If not for the purpose of giving glory to God through this marriage, I wouldn’t have even posted about it. I needed to be certain and prayed for clarity because marriage is no small decision.”
She further expressed her preference for privacy, citing concerns about potential negativity from social media.
“Many people share their marriages online, but I chose to protect ours. There are forces out there, and not everyone wishes you well,” she added.
Ekene Umenwa’s journey from business collaboration to love is a testament to the power of shared goals and mutual respect in building a lasting relationship.