Ejiofor: I Kept My Feelings To Myself For Months Cus. I Was Afraid To Tell Him I Wanted To Marry Him

Nollywood actress Linda Ejiofor has revealed how she developed feelings for her husband, explaining that she kept her emotions to herself for months because she was afraid to tell him that she wanted to marry him.

According to a video posted on Toke Moments Podcast on Friday, November 13, 2026, the actress spoke about the early stages of their relationship, explaining how their friendship gradually developed into a romantic relationship. The couple are now approaching eight years of marriage.

Linda said they first met through mutual friends and remained close friends for about a year. She explained that her husband had been introduced to her several times before she eventually paid attention to him.

According to her, she finally noticed him when he made her laugh at an interview location. She also recalled how they crossed paths again during a dance stage play, which brought them closer and led them to spend more time together.

The actress said what attracted her to him was his kindness and the way he treated people, including those who served them and security personnel they encountered.

Recounting the moment she began developing feelings for him, Linda said:

“I noticed how he was talking to the person who came to take our order, how nice he was. Then I remembered, we were driving past a security guard and he would say, hi, how are you doing, how is the family.

“He was always nice, soft-spoken and kind. I looked at him and thought, I like this guy. I think I am in love with this guy. I did not tell him. I kept it. In a silent prayer I said, God, this is the man I want to get married to.”

During the conversation, the podcast host asked whether her husband had similar feelings towards her at the time.

Linda explained that he did not appear to feel the same way then, adding that she believed he was also shy and had not expressed any romantic interest.

She further revealed that she eventually decided to act on her feelings months later after they had spent time together.

According to the actress, after an outing, her husband drove her home. Rather than continuing to keep her emotions private, she made the first move by kissing him.

She said he responded by kissing her back, marking an important moment in the development of their relationship.

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