In an intimate Instagram post shared at 7:42 AM WAT today (@adesuaetomi), the award-winning actress uploaded a never-before-seen black-and-white photo of the pair slow-dancing in their Lagos home, barefoot and wrapped in each other’s arms. The caption, which has already surpassed 1.2 million likes in under nine hours, reads:
“Growing old with you is one of my favourite things to do. Every line, every laugh, every quiet 3 a.m. conversation – I’d choose them all again. Happy anniversary to my safe place, my loudest cheerleader, my forever love. 🤍 #StillTheWellingtons #BankyAndSus”
The post coincides with the couple’s 8th traditional wedding anniversary (November 19) and serves as an early celebration ahead of their civil (November 25) and white wedding (November 2017, Cape Town) milestones later this month.
Fans immediately recognized the photo as a candid shot from their private vow-renewal photoshoot earlier this year, directed by Kelechi Amadi-Obi. The monochrome aesthetic mirrors the timeless romance the Wellingtons have come to embody since their whirlwind courtship on the set of The Wedding Party in 2016.
Banky W responded within minutes via his verified handle (@bankywellington):
“Sus, you are my answered prayer in human form. Growing old with you is the easiest decision I never had to make. Forever isn’t long enough. ❤️ #MyRib”
The exchange triggered an outpouring of love from celebrities and followers alike:
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: “This is what love looks like when it’s real. Happy anniversary, legends! 🥂”
Osas Ighodaro: “The standard. The blueprint. The Wellingtons! 😍”
RMD: “Grace personified. Continue to shine, my children.”
Waje: “I’m not crying, you’re crying. 🥹❤️”
In a subtle nod to their shared journey, Adesua included a 15-second reel of throwback clips: their first red-carpet appearance (2017 AMVCA), the birth announcement of son Zaiah (2021), and a recent family vacation in Santorini where Banky W carried a sleeping Zaiah on his back while Adesua laughed uncontrollably.
The couple, who co-parent with intentional privacy, also used the moment to spotlight their Waterbrook Foundation. A pinned comment revealed a joint ₦50 million donation split between cleft-palate surgeries for 100 children and music education scholarships for 80 underprivileged teens in Lagos and Abuja.
About The Wellingtons
Adesua Etomi-Wellington is a BAFTA-nominated actress (The Wedding Party, King of Boys) and UN Women Africa ambassador. Banky W is a multi-platinum singer, actor, pastor, and founder of EME Records and Waterbrook Church. Married since 2017, they welcomed son Zaiah in January 2021 and continue to inspire millions with their faith-centered, purpose-driven love story.
Entertainment Factory!
No comments
Post a Comment