Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has opened up about the unique dynamic in her relationship with talent manager and entrepreneur Paulo Okoye.
She revealed that despite their deep love and commitment, marriage is not on the table.
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Speaking during a recent interview on Channels TV, which was shared on Instagram on Sunday, Iyabo explained that their mutual understanding and shared workaholic nature make their relationship thrive, even without the traditional expectations of marriage.
“So for me, because of the way I work, I’m such a workaholic. And he’s also a workaholic. That’s Igbo man,” she said, adding that she often takes time for herself without it causing problems. “There are times I just want to be alone… so if I want to be alone, I pack my bag — ‘babe, I dey go my house’ — ‘okay baby, bye bye.’”
According to Iyabo, the couple’s strong communication keeps their bond intact even when they’re physically apart. “I can tell him I’ll see you in five days, and then maybe after three days, I can’t play, and sometimes I’ll take my five days, or even add two extra days,” she explained. “But we never fight over that because he understands.”
Iyabo also disclosed that Paulo, who has businesses in Dubai and America, often travels for long periods. “Like last year, baby, I no dey around for like seven, eight months. I dey go work,” she recounted. “Even his birthday, I was supposed to fly but I couldn’t because of my movie promotion. There’s an open ticket anytime, any day I can fly down to go and see him, and if I don’t go, he understands that I’m busy.”
When asked about the possibility of marriage, the actress made it clear that it’s not something they’re interested in. “What if he proposes to you? Will you marry him?” the interviewer asked. Her response was blunt: “We don’t want marriage. We just don’t want marriage. That’s one of the differences.”
Iyabo’s honest take on love, independence, and non-traditional relationships has since stirred conversations online, with many praising her for choosing what works best for her and not conforming to societal pressures.
