Denrele Edun Explains Self-Marriage as He Celebrates 45th Birthday
Nigerian media personality and actor, Denrele Edun, has explained the reason behind his symbolic “marriage” to himself while marking his 45th birthday.
The entertainer, born Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, sparked widespread reactions on social media after sharing a video on June 13 announcing the unconventional union.
In a post shared via his Instagram story on Tuesday, Denrele said the self-marriage was a celebration of his personal journey, resilience, and growth through decades of challenges and achievements.
Reflecting on his life at 45, he said he chose to honour the one person who had remained by his side throughout every stage of his journey.
“Till death didn’t do us part. So I married myself. After 45 years of chaos, glitter, survival, reinvention, controversy, resilience, heartbreak and triumph, I remain the greatest love story I’ve ever known,” he wrote.
According to him, the symbolic ceremony was a way of embracing every version of himself that contributed to his success and personal development.
“I am the bride and the groom. And I am marrying every version of myself that fought to get here. Today, I marry the only person who never left my side: ME!” he declared.
Known for his flamboyant style and unconventional personality, Denrele described himself as “The Bride. The Groom. The Happily Ever After,” in the message accompanying the celebration.
The announcement quickly generated reactions across social media platforms, with many fans and followers praising the actor’s message of self-love, resilience, and personal acceptance as he celebrated the milestone birthday.
Denrele Edun Explains Self-Marriage as He Celebrates 45th Birthday