Laide Bakare Confirms Plans for Third Marriage, Says It Will Be Her “First Official Wedding”

Laide Bakare has announced that she is set to walk down the aisle again, revealing plans for what she describes as her “first official marriage,” despite previously being married twice.

Speaking in a recent interview with content creator Akin Abolade, the Nollywood star disclosed that preparations for her wedding are already in progress, although she did not reveal the identity of her fiancé or the exact date of the ceremony.

According to her, this upcoming marriage holds a special meaning as she considers it her first “official” union, despite having been married twice before. Her first marriage was to US-based businessman Olumide Okufulure, with whom she has a daughter. She later married Alhaji Mutairu Atanda Orilowo in 2012, a union that produced two sons but eventually ended following reported legal issues involving her ex-husband.

Over the years, Laide Bakare has been open about her views on marriage, previously stating that she is not opposed to trying again multiple times if relationships do not work out.

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Laide Bakare’s openness about her journey reflects a very modern and personal approach to relationships. In a society where divorce is often heavily judged, she seems less concerned about public opinion and more focused on personal happiness and peace of mind.

Calling her next wedding her “first official marriage” may sound unusual to some, but it also suggests a desire for a fresh emotional reset—almost like redefining what marriage means to her personally, beyond past experiences.

At the same time, her perspective raises a bigger conversation about how people view marriage today. For some, it is a lifelong commitment that should ideally happen once; for others, it is a journey of learning, growth, and sometimes starting over.

Whether people agree with her or not, one thing is clear—she is approaching her life choices with confidence, even if they don’t fit traditional expectations.