Popular Nigerian singers, Adekunle Gold and Simi, have taken to social media to celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary, sharing emotional messages that warmed the hearts of fans and colleagues.
Adekunle Gold, in an Instagram post on Tuesday, described Simi as his best friend and reflected on their journey as a couple since they got married seven years ago.
“Seven years ago, I married my best friend. And somehow, every year since then has been gentler than the last,” he wrote.
The singer said their marriage has been built on laughter, growth, faith and a daily decision to choose each other.
“We’ve laughed hard, grown deeply, prayed sincerely, and chosen each other again and again,” he added.
Adekunle Gold noted that loving his wife has remained the easiest and most beautiful decision of his life.
“And through it all, loving you has been the easiest, most beautiful decision of my life. Seven years in and my heart still knows where it belongs. I love you Simi,” he said.
Reacting in the comment section, Simi simply replied, “I love you.”
In a separate post, Simi also celebrated her husband, describing their bond as natural and effortless even years into their marriage.
“My baby. Seven years… You’re still the one,” she wrote.
She recalled how a friend once questioned her choice while they were dating.
“I remember when we were still dating and a friend asked me, ‘why him?’ I said, ‘we just fit.’ We still fit,” she said.
Simi praised Adekunle Gold for being loving, attentive and supportive, saying he makes her feel seen without struggle.
“You see me. You’re mindful of me. You love me. You know I’m not a gentlelady. I’m a fighter, but thank you for not letting me have to fight to be seen and loved,” she added.
She also thanked him for being a good man and a dependable partner.
“Thank you for being a good man, because those are hard to come by. Thank you for taking care of me. Thank you for being worth the sacrifice it takes to be a wife and a mommy,” she wrote.
Simi ended her message with a declaration of love and a prayer for their future together.
“I love you. Husband of my youth. Ká pé fún wa lọ́rùkọ Jesu,” she concluded.
The anniversary posts drew reactions from fans and celebrities, who flooded the comment sections with congratulatory messages, prayers and goodwill.
Adekunle Gold and Simi got married in 2019 and are regarded as one of Nigeria’s most admired celebrity couples. They have a daughter together.
