Abroad-based Nigerian actor OC Ukeje and his wife, have made a first public appearance in Canada after years of keeping a low profile.
The actor shared photos of himself and his wife at a wedding function they attended over the weekend in Canada alongside designer Mai Atafo and celebrity couple, Ebuka Uchendu and Cynthia, his wife.
Kemi Filani recalls that the actor OC Ukeje marked his 40th birthday quietly in 2021 by not posting about it, but still some of his colleagues in the industry have honoured him with Public Display of Affections on their social media pages.
OC Ukeje for some time now has been off the social scene and has also not featured in any major movie in recent times.
C Ukeje who got married to Ibukunoluwa Togonu-Bickerrsteth in 2014 recently revealed why he has been missing in many movie productions since he got married.
“Marriage has been interesting. I said that because, on one hand, people expect that you are doing all films all the time but, more importantly, is what kind of work you want to do. If you have a specific goal for your career, then you have to be specific about your choices. I don’t think I’ve been on the scene for some time now, and I’m obviously shuffling between here and where my wife lives.”
“Marriage obviously cuts back on how much time I have been able to work here in Nigeria, but I’m not complaining because the most important thing is that people who want you in their projects will reach out to you and if they are interesting projects, we will surely work together. I’m still working and figuring out a few options internationally, and for me, that’s the more important thing right now. So far, really cannot complain, honestly.” He added
After his wedding, Ukeje’s wife moved back to Canada, where she was before.
