Femi Fani Kayode's Wife Precious Talks About Their Love, Marriage And How She Copes...

Precious Femi Fani-Kayode, Aka Snowhite, the beautiful wife of Femi Fani-Kayode, talks about her marriage to the controversial politician, life together, and relationship with co-wives...

How have you coped with being married to a man as controversial as Femi Fani-Kayode?

Whom the Lord calls, He equips . I’m coping very well.


How did you meet your husband?

We met at the airport in Owerri, Imo State. I had just visited my grandparents in Umuahia, and I was heading back to Abuja.


Was it love at first sight?
For him, it was love at first sight but for me no. Firstly, I didn’t even notice him till one of his aides started stalking me the moment I got off the flight. Even at that, I just couldn’t be bothered by this man whom to me was just like every other male walking on the surface of the earth.



How was your first conversation?


Generally speaking, I have always been wary of politicians, so it was difficult for me to conduct a conversation about politics because I felt his views and opinions would definitely be all for the party he belongs to. It was a lot easier to talk to him about other thing like the arts, poetry, movies, culture, history and the usual norms. With frequent conversations, I got to know him better even though I found him to be so direct and naturally persuasive.



Why did you agree to date and then marry him not minding the wide age-gap between both of you?


I met my husband at a time I was done with relationships and was focused on my world title as Miss United Nations and what comes after it. He was direct about his intentions but I wasn’t on that page. We built a relationship over time and got fond of each other the moment we found understanding. As for his age, it’s never been an issue because we have a very deep relationship and no matter what, we still have a way of laughing over things that should naturally break us up.



How did you deal with the reaction of family and friends to the age difference?

I am the captain of my ship and the master of my soul. As long as I am happy, I don’t care what anybody thinks or says. On this sail, I have to be happy.



How about those who think you married him for money and fame?


Before I met him, I had already established myself and was successful in all that I chose to do in terms of my work and calling. I had a very good job after graduation and some fame too as “Snowhite” before my husband came along . And with my husband on board, it’s an even better ride. Everyone is entitled to their views and I am entitled to live my life the way I choose and whoever I choose to live it with.



How did he propose to you? 

In the weirdest manner ever. He just couldn’t figure out my ring size and he didn’t want anyone else to find out for him, so he asked me to follow him to fit an outfit he wanted to buy for me. I had no idea he had been there before and just wasn’t sure of which of the rings I would like the most. So the girl in the store asked me to help her pick out one out of the three things. I picked one out and he asked me to try it on. He said it would look nice on my finger and that I should try it on. Under normal circumstances, I definitely wouldn’t try on someone else’s ring but with the manner at which he kept insisting, I really had no choice. It was a really beautiful and stunning ring and it looked fabulous on me. Then he said “Don’t take it off” and went on to say “I just wanted to make it official”. Really? Who does that? Only FFK could do it like that!



What convinced you that he is the man for you?
I had a number of experiences that caused me to have a clear idea about what I wanted in a man, so I knew it when I saw it . I wanted peace of mind, understanding, loyalty, humour and firmness and here we are .



Were you not bothered that he had been previously married twice?

Like I said, I had unpleasant experiences with people of my age given my gentle nature, young age and early exposure to life, so finding peace of mind was the most important thing to me.


Do you have a cordial relationship with his former wives and your step-children, some of whom are older than you are?


His only daughter that is around my age is Folake who is his first child. The rest are younger than me. I have an excellent relationship with his youngest daughter Remi and her mother, Aunty Regina. I call her MummyG. She is like no other. I love her so much. She is ready to go to war when it comes to Aragorn (my son) and I. She is one person I call whenever I’m at my wits end. Remi(my husbands youngest daughter) is our priceless princess and we love her dearly.


How would you describe the years of being married to him?


Awesome, thrilling, educating. I’ve grown with each day and with every experience.


What kind of reaction do you get when you introduce yourself to people as his wife?


I really don’t pay attention to reactions . But since you raised it, I think I only get positive reactions when I am introduced as his wife and I am very proud of him. Most people are in awe of him and they have immense respect for him and that is very good.


You have suffered some backlash concerning some of his controversial behaviour. Can you recall anyone that hurt you the most?

Backlash? Who did the lashing ? I never noticed maybe because I was busy living my life and making every moment count.


Have any of the incidents like the one in Ekiti State make you feel like quitting the marriage?


I wake up every day appreciating my marriage and thanking God for incidents like the Ekiti saga. I’m not one of those that tremble at the slightest intimidation or persecution. How could it possibly affect my marriage? It was an attempt to intimidate me and humiliate my husband and it failed. I love my husband and nothing can come between us. That incident brought us closer together and strengthened the marriage.



How romantic is your husband? 

Extremely romantic. The poems, roses, waking up to see him staring and smiling at me, singing to me even when I consider them funny and old school. He’s always offering too much care, protection and so much more than I can mention.


What are your pet names for each other?
I call him Khal Drogo and he calls me Khaleesi, the Mother of Dragons.



How do you spend time together as a couple?


We pray together, watch movies, travel, argue on who does what better and who doesn’t.


What is the best gift he has given you?
Our son, Aragorn.


What is it that people don’t know about your husband?


Like a lion, he is an introvert and spends a lot of time on his own.


From Punch


*Nice!..I like Precious!.......

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