Deyemi Okanlawon Opens Up: Why My Wife Isn’t My First Call in Tough Times

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Nollywood star Deyemi Okanlawon says men are built to chest things. He believes a man’s first instinct is to protect others and absorb any blow. The actor explains that he has a support system in place. His first calls go to his therapist or mentor, not his wife. But when life hits him too hard, he won’t hesitate to wake her in the middle of the night. Okanlawon married his wife in 2013 after meeting her while studying Chemical Engineering at UNILAG. They have three sons, and he often credits her with encouraging his passion for acting.

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