Award-winning Nigerian actor Ramsey Nouah has revealed the simple yet powerful secret behind his 23-year marriage — choosing substance over show.
In a heartfelt reflection, Nouah disclosed that when he married his wife, Emilie Phillips Nouah, in 2002, she refused to have a big, expensive wedding. Her reason was as wise as it was practical: if too much money was spent, people would watch and wait for the marriage to collapse, only to gossip about it. Instead, Emilie suggested that they invest the money wisely, building a future together rather than hosting a spectacle.
That decision, Nouah says, set the tone for the strong and private union they now enjoy. Today, Emilie is a successful businesswoman who maintains a very private lifestyle, and together, the couple has built a marriage admired across the continent.
“We’ve been happily married for 23 years,” Nouah shared, adding that his wife’s humility and wisdom made her the type of woman “every man wants.”
The story has struck a chord with many across Africa, especially at a time when extravagant weddings often leave couples in debt and under pressure. Nouah’s testimony is a reminder that the strength of a marriage lies not in one day’s ceremony, but in the daily choices couples make to build trust, love, and a shared future.
Moral Lesson: The wedding day may last a few hours, but the marriage is for a lifetime. Choosing wisely and investing in the future is more important than pleasing the crowd.
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