Newly
married Ibinabo Fiberisima said she'd prayer and cried to find a man of her
husband. In a new interview with ThisdayLive
,she spoke new husband and her relationship with ex, Fred Amata. Enjoy
it:
What’s the secret behind
your beauty?
Wow. I know am blossoming but that is what happens when you are in love. I have found my soul mate, my friend, my brother and that’s why I am glowing.
Wow. I know am blossoming but that is what happens when you are in love. I have found my soul mate, my friend, my brother and that’s why I am glowing.
How did you feel when you noticed you are crazy
about him?
Well,
it’s not that I suddenly found that love. The love has been there and we have
been best of friends since our school days at University of Ibadan and when we
met again years after, we remained best of friends. His kids and mine have
always been wondering how both of us can be this close, almost like a brother
and a sister. I think the kids planned it; they were like why don’t you two
just get married and we started thinking. After a while, we felt this is God
telling us its time and that’s it.
Can you share the experience of how he proposed to you?
(Laughs)
He is an Igbo man oh! I think the kids planned it more than we did. That’s how
it is because the day he asked me, my kids were calling. His kids too were
calling and they were all abroad while we were in Nigeria. So everybody was
eager to know my reply. His kids were like, ‘Daddy, have you asked her?’ My own
kids too were also calling to say, ‘Mummy, hope you said yes?’ (Laughs.) It was
a beautiful moment and everybody was happy.
What drives you crazy about him?
He
looks after a woman very well. He adores me and he is a family-oriented person.
He loves his family. He loves us totally and he is very committed to his work.
He encourages me a lot in what I do and we pray a lot. We have the fear of God
which is paramount in our relationship. I think we are heading in the right
direction and of course, with my kind of lifestyle and the kind of work I do,
every man will withdraw. But no, he is always there, giving me the strength,
support and ideas to improve on what I am doing. So, I really do admire him.
You
have tried to settle down several times in the past, why did the efforts fail?
I
believe God wanted a better man for me that is why my past relationships
failed. Besides, my previous relationship did not work because I was not
patient enough. I tried my best to make it work. I prayed severally and I wept.
I even went the extra mile just to make it work, but I never knew God had a
better plan for me. I did all I could to have a man I can call my own but God
knows best and his reason are unquestionable. Until I found my man, I have
never enjoyed my relationships. Marriage to me is supposed to be enjoyed not
endured. That is the major reason why I am settling down with someone that
understands me properly. My man is very romantic and caring. That is what I
asked from God and he gave it to me.
How
is your relationship with Fred Amata, the father of your kid?
I
can never ignore Fred. He is my daughter’s father and a wonderful friend. I
will never disrespect him. Even if I am with a man, I must always walk up to
him and greet him. Some people wouldn’t do that. I have seen people who got
separated and divorced and they don’t speak to each other in public. I will
never do that. Even if we had quarreled before the event, I would still walk up
to him and greet him. He is still my true friend.
Is
Fred Amata in support of your marriage?
Yes!
Fred is aware of my marriage plans. He is not an enemy. Since marriage did not
work out for the two of us. He gave me is support. He is very happy about it
and I know he will continue to wish me well because we are still good friends.
Fred is my daughter’s father. Yes, he knows about my marriage. He supports my
marriage.
Will
he attend your wedding?
Of
course, yes! I have sent an invitation to him and I know he will come. But one
thing you must know is that whether he is coming or not, the truth is Ibinabo
is finally hooked for life.
So,
what is your advice for those ladies that have given up on getting married?
They
should place their hope in God. Remember, God’s time is the best. No woman
should feel the pressure to get married. Marriage should not be by force or a
do-or-die affair for any ladies –especially for those considered being
over-aged. If your marriage is not working, move on because God has a better
plan for you. If you are still searching keep praying to God. One day, he will
hear your cry. Marriage is a good thing and good comes to those that believe
it. Marriage should not be so much about looking at each other but looking in
the same direction together. Always remember the positive things that brought
you together and then to concentrate on positive goals to achieve as a couple.
Marriage is not always 50/50. Some days you will wake up and may have to give
90 per cent and your spouse will give 10 per cent. Other days you may wake up
and give 25 per cent and your husband will have to put in the 75 per cent. If
you want to keep your marriage long-lasting and successful, be flexible in your
attitudes. You should be willing to create balance in your life, and be open to
change. My observation is that all the cute, unique things that made your
spouse wonderful in the beginning are going to be the things that get on your
nerves later. Try to focus on the positive. If you look for negative qualities
in someone you are sure to find them.
