Fast-rising Nollywood actor, Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu professionally known as Stan Nze has finally opened up, giving reasons, he had to marry a woman who was way older than him by 10 years.
The actor said, he chose to settle down with his wife, Blessing Nze (formerly Blessing Jessica Obasi) since she gives him peace. He stated he has found his rib in her with their incredible chemistry and bond.
Nze revealed this in a recent chat with BBC Pidgin opening up for the first time about his marriage and his choice of an older woman.
Confirming, he indeed got many knocks for his decision, he explained that his wife is his best friend and she has everything he desired to see in a woman of his dreams.
“Pipo yab me say I go marry 42-yaer old…but me I marry my friend, pesin wey give me peace. Pesin I dey extremely comfortable with,” the 32years old explained.
Recall that the couple walked down the aisle on September 11, 2021 in Lagos.
Also recall that the news of Nze’s marriage to his older wife threatened the internet as his fans expressed shock, watching the 32-year old actor tie the knots with a woman 10 years his senior.
The marriage sparked some mixed reactions from fans as they trooped under the comment section to register their opinions.
In one of the couple’s lovey-dovey post, one Ogechi Munachimso commented: “But my own be say make una day drop am in a way we go fit download am. Abeggggg.”
Another, Ndubuisi Emmanuel Amajiaku wrote: “Seriously I like the fact that you are so much proud of ur wife. Sweet couples(sic).”
One Bettina Adachi commented with some sad emojis: “This lady nor deserve this guy.
There were also fans who had kind words for the couple. Anastesia Nwodo: “May God almighty continue to bless your family.” Dorcas Benson-west wrote: Our own beautiful people ..You guys are giving us hot hot.” Irorakpor Jane Odoro drooled: “Beautiful.”
Stan Nze was born on 16 May 1989 in Lagos, Nigeria, to a businessman father and fashion designer mother as a first of five children. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka. He also had training in acting at the Stella Damasus Arts Foundation.
He made his acting debut in a 2009 TV series named, “Private Sector” and his first major film role was in a 2013 movie titled, “Murder At Prime Suites” where he played the role of a serial killer with bipolar affective disorder.
TheNewsGuru recalls that Nze once told us that he was not under any pressure to play any kind of role, adding that he takes the decision “For me, I decide the kind of roles I want to play at any time,” he once said. Please take a look: COVID-19 made us reevaluate our lives- Stan Nze.