My marriage… With Mrs Kehinde Okoroafor

Mrs Kehinde Okoroafor is the CEO of NextLevel Hair Manufacturer and the founder of MakeMee Elegant Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to women's empowerment. A woman of faith, she emphasizes raising women, restoring dignity, and creating opportunities for individuals to thrive. Kehinde and her husband, who met at Société Générale Bank Nigeria, have been married for 27 years.

Despite coming from different tribes, they developed a love story beyond their initial colleague relationship. Kehinde's mother initially opposed the marriage due to their differing ethnic backgrounds, but her father eventually accepted her. Together, they have three girls and twins, with Kehinde crediting their shared experiences as parents as some of their best moments.

For young couples seeking long-lasting marriages, Kehinde advises prioritizing God, friendship, laughter, prayer, mutual growth, and open communication. She stresses the importance of forgiveness, respect, and remembering the reasons for marriage during challenging times. Kehinde also warns against rushing into marriage for the wrong reasons, such as social media pressure or materialism, and advocates for seeking godly counseling and maintaining a strong family foundation.

She believes that many marital breakdowns occur due to a lack of patience, counseling, and forgiveness, and recommends bringing God back into the home through family prayers and mentors.