Nollywood actress and singer, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, shared insights into her marriage with Nigerian singer and politician, Olubankole Wellington, known as Banky W, emphasizing that their relationship goes beyond just sex and romance. She revealed this during a Sunday service at the Waterbrooks Church in Lagos.
Adesua disclosed that she initially friend-zoned Banky W for about a year and a half before accepting his marriage proposal. She explained that her decision was based on the fact that she hadn’t received clear guidance from God regarding the relationship. She also humorously mentioned the idea of marrying someone as famous as Banky W.
She highlighted the importance of their friendship, which they cultivated during that time, in shaping the foundation of their marriage. Adesua emphasized that Banky W is not only her husband but also her best friend.
She said, “I would like to say that friendship playa hugeig role in laying the foundation of your relationship. I friend-zoned my husband for a year and half [laughs].
“I friend-zoned him for two reasons. One, I wasn’t sure that I have heard from God about whether this person was actually my person. Actually, three reasons. Second, marrying Banky W [laughs]. I was like, ‘my life on my own is chaotic enough, I would now marry Banky? No, no, no.’
“And then thirdly, just trying to at least have a friendship. And I honestly believe that the friendship we laid over a year and half has played a very big role in how our relationship is today. Banky W is my guy. I mean if you take away romance and sex and everything that makes a marriage, he would still be my guy. Banky is my best friend.”
Banky W playfully added, “No, don’t take sex away from the equation [laughs].”