Comic Actor, Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh aka
Okon Lagos recently
shared his experience in marriage, talks about proposal, plans for future.
What was
the attraction to your wife, Idara? What kind of attraction, physical, emotional
or spiritual?
All of the above… She is like a gold
fish which has no hiding place. I spotted her at a wedding.
At what
point did you know she was your wife?
I can’t say I knew she would be my
wife the first day we met. We interacted a little. At a point, I just got to
know she is reasonable, real, homely, God-fearing and above all, she is not
perfect.
And she knows I’m not either. I saw
the prospect of her tolerating me. Later, I just decided to ask the big
question, "will you marry me?"
How did
you do it?
I did it inside my car (laughs). And
her answer was a big Yes! If she told you she said yes, it is understandably to
please me. She didn’t say an automatic yes. She didn’t look at me seriously.
That was when I knew I have a little personality problem.
She couldn’t differentiate Ime
‘Bishop’ Umoh from the artistic part of me. But I told her I was serious and
then asked her again right inside my car. I don’t spend long time in Uyo. So,
whenever I saw her we had to drive round the town and our discussions were
usually inside the car.
It was also in my car. I asked her
again, will you marry me? And she said a big yes!
How has
married life been?
Married life is nice o. For me, there
is nothing more blissful than marriage, especially when you know you have made
a good and perfect decision. There is also this inner joy that you are talking
with someone you love and she loves you back for the rest of her life for who
you are.
What do
you think is the sweetest thing about being married?
Like I said, you feel more secured,
you have a companion who is always there for you.
Do you
miss bachelorhood?
I wouldn’t say I don’t miss bachelor
life, but it is better to be married than being single when you are of age.
What has
being married hindered you from doing?
I can’t stay a day now without
hearing from my wife. I don’t have time for any other woman right now. And it
will remain so forever, God being my helper.
What is
your prayer for this marriage?
I pray for more of God’s blessings
and marital bliss. Our marriage will also be blessed with children. His wife,
Idara Saviour is a third year student of Communication Arts, University of Uyo.
She is in her early 20s.
How did
your path cross?
We met at a wedding where he was the
Master of Ceremonies. I was in the bridal train. After the ceremony, we had a
chat and exchanged phone numbers. That was how it all started.
How many
kids are you guys planning?
Four, two boys and two girls.
Does your
husband make jokes for you at home?
Yes. He makes me happy. If you are
with him, you would be laughing and smiling all the time.
Does Okon
Lagos ever get serious at home?
Of course, he acts like a normal
person. You guys had to postpone your honeymoon because of your school and his
work.
Where
would you be honeymooning, when you are ready?
We are planning to go to the United
Kingdom for our honeymoon.
Pakurumo
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