Nollywood actress Blessing Obasi has said that she is not bothered about being older than her husband, Stan Nze.
She recently revealed that their friendship is one of the most beautiful things they share.
Speaking during an interview with OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about her career, Blessing stated that being friends first is what has sustained their union over the years.
According to her, being older than her husband does not matter because age is just a number, and despite the ridiculous age gap she keeps seeing online, she is just 2 years older than her man.
She disclosed that the fact that they are both actors makes it easy for them to combine marriage and work.
“We are rooted in Christ and we partner with the Holy Spirit in our relationship. We are also friends. Our friendship is one of the most beautiful things we share. Since my mum passed, he is the only one I can tell the truth without judgment.
There is no age difference in marriage. We are married so we are one. I see all kinds of things and laugh. I honour my husband as my priest and father figure. Besides, it’s not all those ridiculous years on the Internet. It is just two years difference, but all those things do not matter. Age is just a number. Even when we were dating, it was never up for a conversation,” she said.
The filmmaker further noted that a movie director once told her that she was too ugly to act.
Sharing that the director was someone she respected a lot, Blessing described how the person harshly concluded that she was not beautiful enough to be in front of a camera.
She concluded by saying that God made her who she is today, and she is super grateful to everyone around her for their constant love and support.
“I remember a time when I felt like giving up. We had a programme— the Accelerate Conference at Elevation Church— and Pastor Sam Adeyemi preached. He said, “You’re here today, and you’ve told God that entertainment isn’t for you, that you don’t think you’ll make it. But I’m here to tell you it will make sense. Stay put.” I held on to those words and kept going.
It has truly been a journey of grace. God has made me who I am. My best friend and those around me have been incredibly supportive. Even when others advised me to quit acting and get a ‘real’ job, she stood by me. She would always say, “My akwam (egg), when you go blow, you go blow.”
I even remember when a popular director I deeply respected once told me I was too ugly to be in front of the camera. But look at me now,” she added.
