general overseer of Redeemed Church, and
his wife Titilope, has finally opened up on
their marriage and the "difficult" issue of
abstaining from séx until wedding night.
Below is the interesting chat that tell it all...
Thank you so much for agreeing to do
this! It's a delight to be able to hear your
story and more importantly, share to bless
people. Could we please start off with a
brief introduction?
Leke: Introduction of his wife Titilope
Adeboye... How do I introduce this fine hot
lady?... Forget that she's my wife, for any
random girl – that is still amazing! Lol
What else, she runs me! She's my Manager, I
call her my CEO.. She's my Account Manager,
she runs my entity as a personality and then
she runs a number of businesses – Oasis Suya
Eatery and Sharwama and she's also the
owner of Mimi's Confectionery.
My wife is multi-skilled and multi-talented
and takes every advantage to improve herself.
Whatever she sets her mind on, she would do
it! And she CAN do it! I'm proud of that and I
basically support, support support!. She
studied Mass Communication in the
University and got a First Class from behind a
2:1 (laughter).
I take responsibility for that, that was actually
my fault! She had actually made up her mind
not to go into any relationship with anyone
until she finished University. But me, I saw a
good thing and jumped in mehn!...
So I guess I caused a bit of a distraction (I'm
sorry baby!). She followed it up with a
Masters in International Business at
Loughborough University. She's a mother of
one (well actually 2, our baby and I,
lol)..She's amazing and has done a fantastic
job of it!
And yeah, she's hot as in Hott!
Titi: My name is Titilope Adeboye. I am a
child of the most High God. A wife and mum.
I would describe myself as a very simple
person really. I love to read, bake, travel and
have fun with my family. Whether it be
watching movies with my husband or singing
*Twinkle Twinkle little star* with my daughter
haha. I love doing it all. I am the CEO of
Mimi's Confectionery and I also manage my
husband's eateries.
How would I describe my husband?!
Oluwagbemileke temi nikan is just a
sweetheart, an incurable romantic haha.. Ma
Papi. He is so fun and charming and never
believes anything is impossible. He is my
adviser, motivator and so much more. I just
love this man and thank God for him
everyday.
How does one respond to that? Lol.. Ok,
going straight to next question, how did
you meet?
(From this point, Titi answers as hubby had to
attend to something urgently)
Titi: Well, it was in my third year in Uni. His
mum always made sure I had a meal from
their home on Sundays, and whenever she
was around, she would ask about school and
all – she is sweet like that. I wasn't the only
one she did that to though.. My parents were
not in Nigeria at that time and Mummy (as I
refer to her) was just trying to make sure I
was Ok.
So this particular Sunday, I went to dinner in
his house, I was in a hurry because I had a
test the next day. I came in through the gate
and noticed that he was standing there talking
to a couple of people and everyone was
laughing, I just greeted everyone. That was
the first time I saw him, I didn't know him
then at all.
When I was leaving the house, I heard
someone running after me and I saw that it
was him. He stopped me and said "Hi, I was
just told you are Pastor Odesola's daughter. I
didn't know Pastor Odesola had a grown-up
daughter. He used to be my mentor".. and he
just kept on talking about my dad! Then he
said "I am really pleased to meet you. Can I
have your number so I can check up on you"
– I gave him my number and left. That was
how we met really. He was just like a big
brother. From Hi to 'I Do'…
Titi: Honestly, I did not think that we would
end up married or anything! I just found him
so funny, no dull moment at all – he just
lights up the room. But I didn't see him like
that.. {Ayo you know what I mean now (lol)}.
He was like my brother I loved him that way.
Infact when he asked me to marry him, I
didn't see that coming. I was just shocked and
I said no.
First, I had plans – I wanted to do this and
that before I even considered anyone, then
'Leke'?, really?! Pastor Adeboye's son! All eyes
on me; no, no!. I love my simple life, thank
you very much. I didn't even want to pray
about it, just in case God said 'Yes'.. Lol.. Can
you imagine that? HahahaPoor man, eni eleni.
He asked me to at least pray about it. I later
decided to pray about it, fasted.. Sought
counsel from my mum and dad.
It took a bit of work to change my mindset.
Then one day, he said to me. "Your life
doesn't end when you become my wife, it just
continues with me in it. You can still do
everything you want, and as long as we are
doing the right things, acceptable to God, I
don't care what anyone thinks or says".
It was as if I had never heard that before. I
saw a man that loved and cared and would
stand up for his wife anyday. I thought it was
absolutely sweet.
Honestly, today I can definitely say – Leke is
my perfect man – He gets me, knows me big
time!
Titi: We thought to ourselves, "What's the
rush for anyway?" We used to remind each
other that we were going to spend the rest of
our lives together. Also, we were determined
as well. We had gone on many dates but in
places where other people were, in order to
minimise temptations.Where you tempted?
Titi: Yes of course! This man that I really
loved, with his sweet charming self, eyes that
are just beautiful. Sometimes I just thank God
we were not alone hehehe (that's all I'm
saying!) hahaha.Honestly, practical measures
– Don't be alone for too long, speak on the
phone, text, go on dates in public places,
watch that movie in the cinema instead of his
or your bedroom (you know what I mean..
lol). Don't tempt the devil to tempt you.
Amen to that! So, what would you say to
young people who say waiting before
marriage is 'old-school' or unachievable in
this day and age?
Well I would say that it's a wrong
perspective. We sometimes let emotions run
wild. Ok, let me paint a picture – If a cute
mad person, male or female, as in really
crazy fellow with knives and all says –
"Darling I love you, I want to have séx with
you", will you run or stay? I bet you will be
disgusted, embarrassed and run too. That's
how we should feel about sin. We need to be
different as children of God, shine the light,
in obedience to God.. What made Joseph in
the bible stand out was because he was
different – he refused to defile himself with
his Master's wife (You can read about this in
Gen 39:1-23). It's not just even in the area of
séxual sin alone, but also in everything else.
Having that spirit of excellence like Daniel
and the 3 Hebrew boys. For me, I'm thinking
"If I do this, will Jesus commend my actions,
thoughts or words?" (Philippians 4:8). Please,
don't be pressured into doing what is wrong.
Sometimes, it's not an easy price to pay. But
I can tell you that the benefits are
immeasurable. And for anyone waiting for
that perfect partner, Jesus is never too late…
Please don't sell yourself short – It is better
to enjoy a lifetime of bliss than just one
wedding day and the rest is hell!
Being married has its ups and downs but God
has been there for us through it all…. I can
testify!
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