Nollywood actor Nosa Rex Okunzuwa, popularly known as Baba Rex, has credited open communication, mutual understanding and the strong relationship he built with his wife before marriage for the longevity of their 11-year union.
The actor shared the insight during an appearance on the ‘Nollywood on Radio’ podcast.
Okunzuwa disclosed that he and his wife discussed the high rate of failed marriages within the entertainment industry before they got married, saying the conversations helped them establish clear expectations for their relationship.
“I told my wife that I would not misbehave. I told her that she should allow me to ball. If she is travelling, she should allow me to also travel. When we go to the club, I will come back early,” he said.
The actor said regular communication has also helped him manage potential controversies arising from his public image and professional activities.
Baba Rex explained that he keeps his wife informed about his work and even shows her pictures before sharing them online.
He also revealed that his wife sometimes films some of his sexually themed content, saying the arrangement has helped him maintain transparency in their marriage and avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
“First of all, I would say thank God, and I would also like to give a big shout out to my wife. God gave me a blessing to call a wife,” he said.
“I have a very supportive wife. There is nothing that I do in the industry that I do not tell my wife. Anything you see me do online, I will tell my wife.
“I even show her pictures before posting. It works for me. I know the kind of person my wife is. She just wants to know what I do.
“Some of my content that you see online is shot by my wife. That is why I have been able to manage it. And I do not overdo it. That is why most of my female friends are friends with my wife.”
Addressing his controversial content, Okunzuwa said his sexually related material was primarily a form of creative expression intended to distinguish him in a highly competitive industry rather than a deliberate attempt to provoke people.
“For sexual content, I see those things online for fun. These are the things I do for fun. Anytime I say it for fun, my friends laugh,” he said.
“We are in a field where we have several talented people. I just wanted to stand out from the crowd. How do you stand out?
“I did not just want to be an actor. I knew some people would frown at it. I enjoy doing it. These are slang that I created for myself because of the algorithm.”
Okunzuwa married Deborah Raphael Nwokocha on August 22, 2015. The couple have two children, a daughter and a son.