Controversial Nigerian media personality and actor, Denrele Edun, has explained why he chose to symbolically “marry” himself while celebrating his 45th birthday.
Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, widely known as Denrele shared a video on social media announcing the unconventional union on June 13, which quickly sparked widespread reactions online.
Taken to his an Instagram story on Tuesday, Denrele clarified that the self-marriage was a celebration of his journey through years of highs and lows.
Reflecting on his life at 45, he further stated that he chose to honour the one person who had remained with him through every stage of his journey.
He wrote, “Till death didn’t do us part. So I married myself. After 45 years of chaos, glitter, survival, reinvention, controversy, resilience, heartbreak and triumph, I remain the greatest love story I’ve ever known.”
The entertainer also added that the symbolic union represented an embrace of every version of himself that had contributed to his growth.
“I am the bride and the groom. And I am marrying every version of myself that fought to get here. Today, I marry the only person who never left my side: ME!” he declared.
BACKSTORY…
Denrele Edun is widely known for his unique and iconic fashion style and dress sense.
Recall that actor celebrated his 45th birthday in grand style yesterday, June 15. Since releasing the widely shared wedding photos, friends and supporters have seized the opportunity to serenade him with wishes.
His announcement drew widespread reactions online, with many fans and followers applauding the message of self-acceptance, resilience and personal growth as he marked the milestone birthday.
However, some social media users have also expressed an opposing view to the self marriage idea.
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