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Denrele Edun Celebrates 45th Birthday by Marrying Himself

By Chioma Eze· 16 Jun 2026(updated just now)· 1 min read· 👁 15 views
Denrele Edun Celebrates 45th Birthday by Marrying Himself
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Nigerian media star and actor, Denrele Edun, has shared why he symbolically “married” himself on his 45th birthday.

The entertainer, whose full name is Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, posted a video on social media about this unusual union on June 13. The video got many people talking online.

In an Instagram story on Tuesday, Denrele explained that this self-marriage was a way to celebrate his life journey, filled with ups and downs.

Looking back at his life at 45, he said he wanted to honor the one person who has been with him through everything.

“Till death didn’t do us part. So I married myself. After 45 years of chaos, glitter, survival, reinvention, controversy, resilience, heartbreak and triumph, I remain the greatest love story I’ve ever known,” he shared.

He said this symbolic marriage shows that he accepts every version of himself that helped him grow.

“I am the bride and the groom. And I am marrying every version of myself that fought to get here. Today, I marry the only person who never left my side: ME!” he declared.

Denrele is known for his flashy style and unique personality. He ended his message by calling himself “The Bride. The Groom. The Happily Ever After.”

His announcement got a lot of attention, with many fans and followers praising his message of self-acceptance, resilience, and personal growth as he celebrated this milestone birthday.

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