Why I married myself on 45th birthday — Denrele Edun

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Nigerian media personality and actor, Denrele Edun, has explained why he symbolically “married” himself while celebrating his 45th birthday.

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The entertainer, born Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, shared a video on social media announcing the unconventional union on June 13, which quickly sparked widespread reactions online.

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In an Instagram story he shared on Tuesday, Denrele explained that the self-marriage was a celebration of his journey through years of highs and lows.

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Reflecting on his life at 45, he said he chose to honour the one person who had remained with him through every stage of his journey.

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“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 said.

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He added that the symbolic union represented an embrace of every version of himself that had contributed to his growth.

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“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.

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Known for his flamboyant style and unconventional personality, Denrele concluded his message by describing himself as “The Bride. The Groom. The Happily Ever After.”

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His announcement drew widespread reactions online, with many fans and followers applauding the message of self-acceptance, resilience and personal growth as he marked the milestone birthday.

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