Klint da Drunk and wife, Lilien |
In a
recent interview with Punch Newspaper, Comedian and actor, Afaemena Igwemba
a.k.a Klint da Drunk and his wife, Lilien give an insight into what makes their
six-year-old marriage tick
How long have you been married?
Klint: We thank God for the
journey so far because we have been married for six happy years.
How did you meet?
Lilien: We
met in Jos, where I used to reside. Not
like we planned to meet but it just happened. According to my husband, when he
saw me, he told his friend, ‘That is my wife, I will marry that girl.’
Did you entertain any fears about dating
and later marrying someone in the limelight?
Lilien: No
profession is sacred. Even if you are marrying a doctor or a lawyer, the most
important thing is knowing your partner and trusting God. For me, I was not
scared at all because we were friends for a long while and that gave me the
opportunity to study him real good.
What was the attraction?
Lilien: I
knew the real him, not what everybody sees when he is performing on stage. At home, he is my husband and father to our
children. When we were dating, there was no airs around him. He was very
down-to-earth and that made me love him more. In addition, what truly attracted
me to him is his heart. Klint is the nicest and kindest man on earth and I do
not mean to flatter him. He has a heart of gold and I had always told God I
want a man that will cherish our children and me.
Was there any opposition?
Lilien: My
parents never opposed our decision to get married. They did not even mind the
fact that he is an entertainer. Once they realised that he is a focused, young
man and he was serious about me, they gave us their blessing. My husband is a
very likeable person.
Klint: My parents fell in
love with her over the phone, before they even met her in person. That is the
kind of person my wife is.
When there are challenges, how do you
resolve them?
Klint: No marriage is
perfect and every marriage has its ups and downs. We have had our own fair
share but we never go to bed angry.
Things have been made easier because I am married to my best friend and
that is one good advice I will give to every intending bride and groom.
Marriage has been an added blessing for me.
What do you think has sustained your
union?
Lilien: For
a marriage to succeed, it takes a lot of conscious effort on the part of the two
people involved. You have to be determined to make it work. Our number one
secret is understanding. We are not just friends but great friends and we
understand each other. Nobody understands my husband like I do. In addition,
every good wife must be a prayer warrior because prayer is the best weapon. You
can win many battles with prayers and a praying family stays together.
How do you resolve your challenges?
Lilien: We
always apologise to each other whenever one does any wrong to the other. I am
not too big to apologize and neither is he. Saying sorry and meaning it when
you have wronged your spouse goes a long way in bringing about stability in
your marriage.
Apart from being his wife, what else do
you do?
Lilien: I
am a wife and mother to two wonderful boys. That is a job I truly enjoy doing
and I run my personal business.
Do you sometimes wish he was not in the
limelight?
Lilien:
That wish comes once in a blue moon. There are times I wish both of us can do
some things like normal people would without raising eyebrows which a lot of
times, is not the case. Being in the
limelight is restrictive somehow but I thank God for who my spouse is. It is a
blessing for us.
How romantic is Klint?
Lilien: My
husband is very romantic and that is another reason I fell for him. He makes a
lot of romantic gestures that just melts my heart.
What is the most memorable gift you have
received from him?
Lilien:
Over the years, we have exchanged numerous wonderful gifts. It is so much that
we have lost count. Before we got married and started having children, my best
gift used to be the very first car he bought for me. Then, we were still dating and I did not
expect him to buy but right now, the
greatest gift from him is, being the best father ever to our children.
Is he also humorous at home?
Lilien:
Klint is a very funny man in and out of the house. He just takes humour
everywhere he goes and as such, there is no dull moment with him.
What has marriage added to you?
Lilien: It
has made me more mature, patient, tolerant, disciplined, and very prayerful
too.
As a couple how do you unwind?
Lilien: We
try to hang out when he is less busy. We also spend quality family time
together with the kids. Thankfully, in spite of his busy schedule, he is a
hands-on father and husband. His family is very important to him and he is
always there when we need him. In that area, he does not fail.
What pet names do you have for each
other?
Lilien: He
has a ‘secret’ pet name for me that truly melts my heart. It so funny how much
magic that name works when he addresses me by it.
Klint: I would not disclose
what she calls me either.
How did you spend the last Valentine’s
Day?
Lilien: He
is hardly in town on Valentine’s Day because of work. He usually has to perform
at one function or the other. Besides, everyday is Valentine for us since we
never stop showing each other love. To
say that we set aside one day to celebrate love is not the case. I show him
love every day, hour, minute and seconds and he does the same to me.
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