Why I Changed My Surname To Ajibade — Temi Otedola

The daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, Temi, has disclosed her reason for changing to her husband’s surname, Ajibade, after marrying Afrobeats star, Mr Eazi.

In an interview she granted BBC on Wednesday, Temi explained that the decision was personal.

“I’m now a married woman; the obvious thing for me is to take my husband’s name. But it’s my personal choice. I also respect a woman’s ability to choose,” she said.

The actress also spoke about keeping her relationship private, allowing her to remain in control of her narrative.

“Moving in silence allows you to build the story you want and share it when and how you’re ready,” she noted.

On her father’s recently released memoir, Temi described it as an essential record of his entrepreneurial journey.

“My dad has a wealth of wisdom. I’ve been fortunate to learn from him, but I think he felt it was time for the rest of the world to understand his journey as an entrepreneur,” she said.

Acknowledging the privileges of her background, she emphasised the need to recognise such advantages.

“Oh, absolutely. You will never hear me deny it. It’s important for people born into privilege to acknowledge that leg up they’ve gotten in life,” she admitted.

However, Temi further revealed that her father’s decision not to involve his children directly in his companies pushed them to chart their own paths.

“At first, I was disappointed but it turned out to be a blessing because he encouraged us to forge our own paths,” she said.

She added that her billionaire father’s resilience during challenging times remains her greatest inspiration.