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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">His real
name is Rotimi Martins but many refer to him as Alariwo of Africa. A musician
cum entertainer, he is married to Sola and they have three children. The
couple, talk about their 17-year-old union</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">How
long have you been married?</span></b></div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> We have been married for 17
years.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">What
attracted you to her?</span></b></div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> She visited my friend alongside
her friend and I was attracted to her conduct. Immediately, I knew she would be
mine. I knew I would be comfortable with her for the rest of my life and I
proposed to her on the first day. </div>
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<b>Sola: </b>I met him in Oregun. That day, I
went out with a friend and we ended up at her boyfriend’s place. That boyfriend
happened to be Rotimi’s friend and we started talking. In fact, he proposed to
me the first day he met me.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">When
he approached you, what went through your mind?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> I had just the normal feeling but I
liked him.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Was
he a star when you met him?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> No, he was just a Deejay. It was
after I met him that he went to the studio to record his first album. That he
was not a celebrity or star didn’t cross my mind. I just liked him and agreed
to marry him. When he became an entertainer, I didn’t mind as long as it didn’t
disturb my marriage.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Are
there times you wish he was not a musician?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> No.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">How
has the marriage been over the years?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> Interesting but sometimes
challenging. In all, our love for each other and our children has kept us
going.</div>
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<b>Alariwo: </b>It takes the grace of God to be
in a sustained marriage and be a father, a husband and a musician.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Do
you get jealous when his female fans come around?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> Why should I? That would be
foolhardy of me because he is a musician. Entertainment attracts women and it
would be unfair to send them away with my jealousy. I don’t get jealous because
his kind of job entails women flocking around him. Besides, I know he is all
mine when he gets home, so why bother with any woman outside?</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">In
what ways has marriage changed the both of you?</span></b></div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> Many ways. While we were dating,
we never cared about any other person aside the two of us but now, we have
responsibilities.</div>
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<b>Sola:</b> Some of the things we did while we
were courting have stopped because of the children. Apart from that, I am not
the outgoing type and I’ve never encouraged having a maid at home. When we go
out now, we go as a family to see movies, eat out and party. We always observe
a family holiday.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Were
your parents happy that you wanted to marry an entertainer?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> No, they were not angry but they
were a bit apprehensive. Then, entertainment was no big deal and their initial
reaction was expected. Later, they embraced the relationship and I don’t think
they regret allowing me to marry him.</div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> Initially, her parents were a
little bit uncomfortable because I was an entertainer. When my parents met her,
in less than an hour, they knew she was the right person for me.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">When
you quarrel who is the first to apologise?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> Most of the time, I apologise first.
I go on my knees and I tell him I am sorry.</div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> If she is at fault she will
apologise and vice versa.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Apart
from apologising verbally, what other things do you do to show remorse?</span></b></div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> I make it up to her by buying her
gifts or I take her out on a date.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">How
do you spend time together as a couple?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> See a movie or sometimes, we go out.</div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> My schedule is very busy but I do
create time to spend with them.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">What
are those things you dislike about each other?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> I don’t like my husband’s temper. He
gets angry easily. He’s hot-tempered.</div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> She does not like my temper. I
don’t like when she demands for money—her timing is bad. This is a common
feature with most women and I don’t like it.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">What
would you say has kept your marriage going all these years?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> Tolerance, love and the fear of God.</div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> Patience, tolerance,
understanding and the grace of God have been keeping our marriage.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Apart
from being his wife, what else do you do?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> I am into business— I buy, I sell
and I make jewellery and accessories.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">What
are the best gifts you have given each other?</span></b></div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> I have given her cars and she has
given me three beautiful children.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">What
advice will you give to couples especially those who are in the limelight?</span></b></div>
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<b>Alariwo:</b> I will always advise that, ‘See
but pretend you didn’t see. Hear but you pretend as if you never heard.’ That
way, you are not influenced or controlled by external factors. This keeps your
home in place.</div>
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<b>Sola:</b> First, I will advise the women. When
you see anything, pretend as if you didn’t see. Whatever you hear anything,
feign ignorance. That way, you will be at peace, your marriage is in place and
you are happy. Moreover, couples should respect and tolerate each other’s
shortcomings. You should know that you are from different background and had a
different upbringing.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">What
kind of man is your husband?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> He is very caring and loving as a
husband. As a father, he is loving and second to none. He puts his family first
in everything and he does not fail to provide for our needs.</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Are
there times when you are suspicious of your husband?</span></b></div>
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<b>Sola:</b> Yes, I am not a perfect woman and
sometimes, such things bother me. But when I remember I am the only one in his
life, I perish such thoughts.</div>

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