Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has spoken openly about her long marriage to her husband, Matthew Ekeinde, revealing that divorce is not something she considers in her relationship.

The actress shared her thoughts during a conversation on the Afropolitan Podcast, where she reflected on their 30 years together and what has helped their marriage remain strong.

Omotola explained that trust has always been a key part of their relationship. According to her, she has never had to confront her husband about cheating.

“I’ve been married to him now 30 years. I’ve never fought over a girl, you know?. He doesn’t disturb me. If I have to go to my work, I go to my work. I come back. He trusts me totally. I trust him.”

She also spoke about the importance of couples sharing the same goals and understanding each other’s values. For her, marriage is deeply personal, and every relationship is different.

Omotola made it clear that while divorce may work for some people, it is not something she sees as an option in her own marriage.

“Divorce is not an option for me. It doesn’t mean it’s not an option for you. Let’s get that straight. I’m not against divorce. I just always believe that marriage is a very personal thing. My marriage can never be the same thing as your marriage. No two marriages are the same because no two persons are the same.”

She added that different couples face different challenges. Some may struggle with broken trust and the effort needed to rebuild it.

“You might be dealing with someone that has broken your trust and you’re trying to build that back. So those things are different… For me, how do you want to penetrate? It’s going to be very hard because I know this person. I’ve been with this person for 30 years, since I was 18,” she added.

The actress and her husband have often been seen as one of the most enduring couples in the Nigerian entertainment space, with many fans praising their long-standing union.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s comments offer a glimpse into the values that have shaped her three-decade marriage. For her, trust, understanding, and shared goals have played a key role in keeping the relationship strong.

While she acknowledges that every marriage is different, the Nollywood star says her commitment to her husband remains firm after 30 years together.