Popular Nigerian comedienne Damilola Adekoya, widely known as Princess, has taken a dramatic and public step in her search for a life partner, directly appealing to some of the country's most influential spiritual leaders for assistance.
A Public Plea to Men of God
In a video that quickly gained traction online, the comedian expressed her frustration with remaining single despite actively following the relationship advice given by these clerics. Princess specifically called out Pastor Jerry Eze, Apostle Joshua Selman, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, and Pastor Femi Lazarus, questioning if their congregations lacked responsible and God-fearing men suitable for marriage.
She revealed that she often comments on the pastors' social media posts about her desire to find a husband, only to be met with mockery from other users. "I have been following them and doing exactly what they advise singles to do," she stated, highlighting the disparity between the preached path and her personal results.
Princess Outlines Her Matrimonial Criteria
The humour merchant was explicit about the kind of man she is seeking. Having been divorced for some time, Princess declared her current single status and her preference for a mature partner. She stated she is looking for a man in his late 40s or 50s, moving beyond just prayer to tangible action in her quest.
"I cannot be fasting and praying alone," Princess asserted, emphasizing her belief in complementing faith with proactive steps. This bold move underscores her determination to change her marital status through direct appeal.
A Direct Demand and a Deadline
Princess did not stop at merely sharing her plight; she made a specific demand from the tagged men of God. She pleaded with them to review the list of single men in their churches and forward their Instagram handles to her for potential connection.
Setting an ambitious timeline, the comedian promised to take the initiative from there, expressing hope to be engaged by October to a man selected from the proposed list. She issued a warning, stating that if her viral video yielded no response, she would continue to call out the clerics and even resort to sponsored posts to amplify her request.
Nigerians React with Mixed Emotions
The video sparked a wave of reactions from fans and followers across social media platforms. Many responded with empathy and prayers, encouraging her in her search.
User @saintomyeka commented, "I love your openness and honesty, may the Lord provide the man of your choice in Jesus name." Another, @olajumoekemi, wrote, "Princess, I commend your boldness. Awon Pastors don buy market. Congratulations in advance!"
Other single individuals joined her appeal, using the opportunity to humorously beg the clerics for help with their own romantic situations. The overall sentiment leaned towards support for her unconventional approach to finding love.
This incident is not Princess's first time in the spotlight for weighty matters. Legit.ng previously reported her reaction to the 16-year prison sentence given to fellow comedian Baba Ijesha, who was convicted for molesting her 14-year-old foster daughter. Her stance on that case also generated significant public discourse.
