Laide Bakare Announces First Official Marriage After Two Failed Unions

Nollywood actress and producer Laide Bakare has once again captured the spotlight with the announcement of her upcoming marriage, marking the third time she will be heading to the altar.

In a recent conversation with content creator Akin Abolade, the screen star revealed that preparations are already in full swing for the nuptials. Interestingly, despite her two previous high-profile marriages, Bakare described this upcoming ceremony as the first time she would be getting married “officially.”

“I will soon be getting married officially for the first time ever,” she stated, though she kept the specific date and the identity of her husband to be a closely guarded secret.

The actress has had a turbulent marital history. Her first union was with US-based businessman Olumide Okufulure, a marriage that produced her daughter, Simi. Following their split, she wed Alhaji Mutairu Atanda Orilowo in 2012, with whom she shares two sons. That marriage reportedly ended after Orilowo faced legal troubles with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2014.

Known for her candid views on relationships, Bakare previously shared on the Real Life With Aunty Ayo podcast that she remains unapologetic about her quest for companionship, even suggesting she would be open to marrying up to five times if that is what it takes to find lasting happiness.