Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo recently gave fans a rare glimpse into her personal life during an appearance on Your View, a TVC talk show known for its candid conversations. The mother of two—Priscilla Ajoke Ojo and Festus Oladunjoye Ojo—opened up about her relationship with her partner, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Paulo, a well-known music executive and businessman with ventures in Dubai, London, and the United States.

Iyabo Ojo, whose daughter recently tied the knot with a Tanzanian singer, shared that while she and Paulo share a deep, committed bond, they have made a mutual decision not to marry.

During the interview, Iyabo gave insight into how their relationship thrives despite their busy schedules and the lack of a traditional marriage structure. “Because of the way I work—I’m such a workaholic—and the way he works, because he is also a workaholic… that Igbo man, he likes to work,” she said with a smile.

She explained how both partners embrace personal space and independence without jeopardizing their connection. “There are times when I just want to be alone, I pack my bags and tell him, ‘Babe, I dey go my house.’ And he says, ‘Okay baby, bye.’ No quarrels, because he understands.” This level of mutual respect, seems to be the  key to their bond. Whether it’s her staying away for a few days or Paulo traveling for months due to business, the couple maintains regular communication.

“Even if I don’t go to see him, he understands that I’m busy,” Iyabo shared, recounting a recent instance where she missed his birthday due to her film promotion. “But anytime, there’s always an open ticket for me.”

When asked if she would accept a marriage proposal from Paulo, her response was clear and firm: “We don’t want marriage. We just don’t want marriage.”

This sparked an engaging debate among the show’s panelists and audience, who reflected on the evolving definitions of romantic commitment. Iyabo’s stance challenges societal expectations, especially within Nigerian culture, where marriage is often viewed as the ultimate relationship milestone.

Their choice reflects a broader global trend where more couples are opting for partnership models that prioritize compatibility, communication, and freedom over traditional constructs. For Iyabo and Paulo, love isn’t confined by a marriage certificate—it’s rooted in trust, autonomy, and mutual support.

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Conclusion.

In an era where marriage is often seen as the ultimate seal of romantic success, her openness presents a shift in how commitment is being defined in modern relationships.

Iyabo Ojo’s revelation is more than a celebrity confession—it’s a mirror reflecting the changing landscape of love and commitment in today’s world. Her relationship with Paulo shows that a successful partnership doesn’t always need to follow the conventional path, especially when both parties are fulfilled and aligned in their values.

In a society where marriage is often seen as the ultimate goal, can we begin to accept and respect relationships that thrive outside of it? Or are we still too tied to tradition to embrace new models of love?

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