Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington has humorously revealed that she married exactly what she prayed against.
Speaking on the Teju Babyface podcast alongside her husband, Banky W, Adesua shared that before meeting him, she had strong requirements in her prayers to God.
“I did not want to marry a musician. I did not want to marry a politician. And I did not want to marry a pastor,” she confessed. “But God gave me all three.” Her husband, Banky W, is a celebrated singer, a former political aspirant, and an ordained pastor.
Adesua’s lighthearted reflection has since sparked conversations online. Fans flooded social media with reactions. One user joked, “Man propose, God oppose.” Another noted, “Sometimes life really surprises you with roles you never planned for.”
The couple, who married in 2017, continue to be one of Nollywood’s most beloved pairs. Adesua’s candid confession highlights how life’s greatest gifts often arrive in unexpected packages.