VIDEO: Drama as Empress Njamah rejects marriage proposal
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In the video shared on her Instagram page, the man—whom she described as “King of Abuja”—got down on one knee and professed his love.
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Nollywood actress Empress Njamah has left fans in shock after posting a video of herself turning down a surprise marriage proposal from a close male friend.
In the video shared on her Instagram page, the man—whom she described as “King of Abuja”—got down on one knee and professed his love, saying:
“I prayed to God and He answered me and brought you my way. Will you marry me?”
Empress, clearly emotional, respectfully declined.
She expressed gratitude for the bold action, especially in front of his friends and family, but insisted she wasn’t interested in taking their friendship further.
“I am so emotional right now, but I have to speak. You actually omitted the fact that you threw this in front of your friends and family. I respect them so much, and I am overwhelmed. I didn’t expect that it would happen so soon. Coming from the king of Abuja, for you to go on your knees, to do this for me… and at the end of the day, I said I am not interested.”
In her caption, Empress made her reasons clear:
“AND I SAID NOOOOO
SAID NO TO MY GEE
GEE NO DEY MARRY GEE, BETTER FRIENDS THAN LOVERS.”
The actress, known for her emotional resilience and past relationship drama, stressed the value of friendship over forced romance. This isn’t the first time Empress has addressed societal pressure to marry.
In 2023, she responded to a troll who urged her to “settle down,” reminding fans that life doesn’t begin and end with marriage.
Empress has endured her share of relationship trauma. In 2022, her romance with Liberian man Josh Wade ended in scandal after she accused him of blackmail and theft.
The situation escalated when he reportedly leaked her private photos and made away with valuables worth millions. He was eventually apprehended by law enforcement in 2023.
She was also previously linked with music star Timaya. Their 2009 breakup made headlines after the singer accused her of withholding a car he had bought for her.
Though their relationship ended bitterly, both stars later reconciled.
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