By Olamide Jasanya
It’s no longer news that popular Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo has said ‘I do‘ to her Puerto Rican lover, Kenny Rodriguez, in a secret wedding ceremony reportedly held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
The mathematician turned actress had earlier denied a story on Leadership Newspaper‘s website claiming she was getting married, calling it a rumour and telling everyone that cared to listen that her marriage ‘will happen when it will happen.’
Her denial was published via her account on social network, Twitter, where she posted ‘Pls I dt KNOW any chidi or chi-boy n frankly by now u should be tired of marrying me off wit fake marriage stories pls! It will happen when it will happen. All d stories won’t fast forward d process so PLS LEAVE ME out of ur FAKE marriage gist/story #enoughsaid‘.
Less than a month after this tweet, she is singing a new song, dumping the league of Nollywood spinsters to become Mrs Uche Jombo Rodriguez.
Was she already planning this wedding, while she denied media reports saying she was planning a wedding? Or is the wedding just what it seems – impromptu?
Even some friends and colleagues are surprised; even though those who spoke with us admitted ‘she did the smart thing’.
Since all the drama that characterized Mercy Johnson’s wedding to Odianosen Okojie last year, some celebs are now getting more careful – Stephanie Okereke tied the knot in Paris, away from the prying eyes of the media and detractors, and she made sure to control what news and images made it into the public space. 2face Idibia and Annie Macaulay shut everyone out when they exchanged vows few weeks ago – including close friends, associates and some family members.
Those close to Funke Akindele who’s beginning the process of getting married this weekend, tell us she’s ‘doing everything possible’ to make sure what needs to be private about her wedding remains private. ‘She can definitely do without all that drama’, one friend told us.
Multiple reports say Jombo had only one close friend present as she exchanged vows with Rodriguez: Desmond Elliot.
And, although there’s already plenty speculation surrounding the wedding, the newly-weds have remained mute. Repeated efforts to reach the actress have met a brick wall; but one of her reps assured us she’s indeed married and ‘will speak out when the time is right’.
17 comments
congratulations
Waow! Dis guy is damn CUTE nd HANDSOME, congrat ma dear Jombo
she has said it already “it will happen when di time comes” so it has happened. Congrats gal!!!!!!!!!!
Afta uselessing themselves,dy find it difficult 2 say dy ar gtn married,sorry case
This Tolulope is a foolish critic; do u think u are better than her u decendant of arrogant generation
I’m happy for u girlfriend. Thumb up, u did d right thing, Congratulation
I like their smart acts, u reporters go too far into their private lifes, & ur critics are too much. let dem live their live abeg!
Aint they so beautiful….congratulations to u my dear.
Girl i lyk ur style jawe,,, just cul way…. H8ters….go to sleep nd neva wake u,,,,,congrat,,,Uche Kenny Rodriguez
Hmmmmmmm
uche u are de best. Congrat nd best wishes
Tolulope pls grow up! Jude you’re right. Am so happy for Uche. She applied wisdom by keeping it secret. Congratulations and best wishes to u both.
Congratulations My Dear Uche am Happy 4 u
Man don finish 4 naija?…uche,uche,uche…how many times i call u?
Aww cute hubby..Congratulations uche girl..wish you and your new husband a happy married life.May God bless your union in everyway with little Rodriguez too.:)Keep your things private away from people judging even though it dont concern them.God Bless
Uche lv i lyk ur way 2baba congrat
Congratulation!!! Truely, I celebrate you. May God bless your marriage. Luv you.