Billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter, actress and digital brand ambassador Temi Ajibade (née Otedola), has publicly discussed her reasons for marrying singer and entrepreneur Oluwatosin “Mr Eazi” Ajibade. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in August 2025, over three years after Mr Eazi proposed in Iceland.
In a candid interview with BBC Pidgin on Wednesday, Mrs. Ajibade explained that her decision was simple: the artist is simply “my person.”
“He’s My Best Friend”: Why Temi Chose Mr Eazi
When asked why she chose the 34-year-old artist, Temi said the reasons were countless, but centered on their bond.
“There are too many. How would I choose one? I mean, first and foremost, he’s my best friend. He’s my person. And I think when you meet your person, I can’t imagine spending the rest of my life with anybody else.”
She emphasized her excitement for their shared future, highlighting their commitment to partnership and growth. “He’s the person I’m excited about and can’t wait to spend every day with and build our lives together, work through our ups and downs together, celebrate together, and solve problems together. He’s simply my person.”
On Adopting the Surname
The actress, known for her role in Citation, also addressed her decision to adopt her husband’s surname, Ajibade—an unconventional choice that has kept the couple in the news.
Temi explained that she never considered not taking his name, calling it the natural choice for her.
“To be deeply honest with you, it’s not anything I had thought about. It was obvious that when I became a married woman, the obvious thing for me was to take my husband’s name, but it’s my choice. I respect everybody’s personal choice. It’s what I’m comfortable and happy doing.”
Controlling the Narrative
Temi, who co-hosts the podcast “How Far? With Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola,” also shared her philosophy on keeping her relationship and other aspects of her life private. She stated the choice isn’t necessarily about secrecy, but about owning her story.
“It’s more about owning your own narrative. And there’s something about moving in silence that allows you to have certain control over things,” she explained. “It enables you to build a narrative you want, and you can also share it when you feel you’re ready to show it, when you want to share it, and how you want to share it.”
Insights into Femi Otedola’s Book
Finally, Mrs. Ajibade touched on her father’s recently published memoir, “Making it Big: Lessons from a Life in Business,” released on August 18. She believes her father—who became a billionaire at 41—chose to write the book because he felt it was time for the world to hear his genuine entrepreneurial journey, dispelling public misconceptions.
She highlighted her father’s candidness about his unconventional path, noting his decision to prioritize business over formal university education: “My father is one of those people whose life and experience are his school, and he notices that the system does not aid everybody’s intelligence or ability to learn.”
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