Marriage, not in my prayer point – Nollywood star Ini Edo

Nollywood actress Iniobong Edo has revealed that marriage is no longer a priority in her life, stating that it is not part of her current prayers or aspirations.

The 42-year-old actress shared this during an exclusive interview with Premium Times in Lagos on Wednesday.

Ini Edo, who married Nigerian-American businessman Philip Ehiagwina in 2008, saw her marriage end in divorce in 2014. Despite sparking excitement in September when she shared a post in a traditional Efik bridal outfit, leading to speculation about a possible wedding, the actress has clarified that her focus is no longer on marriage.

In her post, Ini encouraged her followers to continue believing in love and happiness, but the speculation about her engagement or upcoming wedding was unfounded. For now, the actress is concentrating on her personal growth and career, leaving marriage off her list of priorities.

However, what seemed like a personal life event was a clever promotion for her upcoming four-part series, ‘My Fairytale Wedding,’ which tells the story of a young lady who, with the help of magic (Kayanmata), bags the most eligible bachelor in Lagos. Despite the initial stir, fans soon realised the post was about the show, not her real life.

But, in a frank conversation with this newspaper, when asked if she was looking forward to a real fairytale wedding in the future, the actress clarified, “I’m not crazy about marriage; I’m crazy about having a solid relationship. I’m not hoping, and it’s not any of my prayer points.”

She also reflected on the changing landscape of Nollywood, where women have increasingly taken centre stage. She acknowledged the contributions of female filmmakers like Bolanle Austen-Peters, Funke Akindele, and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, emphasising that women are now dominating the industry.

Ini began her film career in 2000 and stated, “Females own the industry right now.

Women have taken their rightful place, and we have equal rights, so the playing field is open to men and women. Women are driven; they will if they want to achieve something.”