Why I dropped Otedola as my surname – Temi Ajibade

Temi Ajibade, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola and wife of singer Mr Eazi, has explained why she chose to drop her famous surname after marriage.

Speaking in a recent interview with the BBC, the actress and fashion influencer said it was simply a matter of personal choice.

“It’s not anything I thought about before. Obviously, when I’m now a married woman, the obvious thing for me is to take my husband’s name but it’s my personal choice,” she said.

Temi stressed that while she was happy taking her husband’s surname, she equally respects women who decide differently.

“It’s my personal choice, I respect everybody’s personal choice, it’s what I’m comfortable and happy doing but I respect a woman’s ability to choose.”

On why she chose to marry Mr Eazi, Temi described the singer as her “best friend” and “her person.”

“First and foremost, he’s my best friend, that’s my person and I think when you meet your person you know. I can’t imagine spending the rest of my life with anybody else,” she said.

The Nollywood star added that she looks forward to building a life with him.

“He’s the person that I’m excited and can’t wait to spend every day with and build our lives together, work through our ups and downs, celebrate together and solve problems together. He’s simply my person so we’re just excited for what’s to come.”