Popular Nigerian media personality Daddy Freeze has opened up about the circumstances surrounding his first marriage, revealing that it was largely influenced by an unplanned pregnancy.
Speaking in a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo, the broadcaster admitted that his decision to marry his ex-wife, Opeyemi, at a young age was driven more by circumstance than by genuine readiness for marriage.
Freeze, whose real name is Ifedayo Olarinde, said both he and Opeyemi were too young and immature to handle the realities of marriage at the time.
He disclosed that he was only 24 years old while Opeyemi was 22 when they tied the knot.
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“We had no business getting married because we were very young and immature. I was 24, and she was 22 when we married. She was pregnant. If she were not pregnant, I’m not sure we would have gotten married,” he said.
The outspoken media personality, known for his bold views on religion and relationships, went on to describe the marriage as a union between “two damaged people.”
According to him, their differences made peaceful coexistence nearly impossible. “My ex-wife and I are very stubborn. She will not hear, and I will not hear. It was two damaged people in a union,” he explained.
Daddy Freeze also expressed deep pain over his limited relationship with his children since the divorce. He revealed that it has been nearly a decade since he was denied access to them.
“It has been nearly ten years,” he lamented. “My only pain is marriage no work, can I see or talk to my kids on the phone? They’re out of the country. I traced them but I don’t want to sneak up on them. If they want to see me, a DM on social.”
The broadcaster, who has since moved on with his life and found love again, noted that his experiences have shaped his views on relationships, family, and faith.
Over the years, Daddy Freeze has been a vocal critic of religious practices he deems “hypocritical,” while also advocating for what he calls “rational Christianity.”
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His outspoken nature has often placed him at the center of public debate, particularly regarding marriage and divorce.
His story, though personal, serves as a broader reflection of the struggles many young couples face when early pregnancies, immaturity, and societal expectations collide.
