"How Can You Change a Surname as Powerful as Otedola? Lady Questions Temi in Viral Video"
by Olumide Alake, https://www.facebook.com/legitngnews · Legit.ng News · Join- A Nigerian lady in a viral video has shared her opinion on Temi Otedola's decision to drop her billionaire father's Femi Otedola's surname
- The lady in a viral video questioned why Temi would change a powerful name as Otedola over marriage
- The lady also shared what singer Mr Eazi should have done as her video triggered mixed reactions online
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Temi Otedola’s decision to drop her billionaire father Femi Otedola’s surname after marrying singer Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has stirred mixed reactions online.
Recall that shortly after she shared a picture from her white wedding with Mr Eazi, social media users observed changes on Temi's Instagram bio, which showed her new name as Temi Ajibade, replacing her maiden name with the singer's surname.
Her gesture, however, didn’t go well with many, including a Nigerian lady whose video questioning Temi’s decision has since gone viral.
The lady queried why Temi would change a surname as powerful as Otedola because she got married.
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According to her, Mr Eazi chose to marry Temi because of her surname. Criticising why women drop their maiden names after marriage, she added that Mr Eazi should have been the one to change his surname, knowing how powerful Otedola was.
"How can you change a surname as powerful as Otedola because of marriage? They came to you because of the name, now you’re changing it. Men are getting married to you because of what you have, because of power, what you can bring to the table. Who knows Ajibade? Must you change your surname?" the lady said in part.
The video of the Nigerian lady questioning Temi Otedola for dropping her billionaire father’s name is below:
Reactions as lady questions Temi Otedola
The video has generated mixed reactions online. Legit.ng compiled some of the comments below:
redchampagnebox said:
"An average Nigerian woman sees marriage as a tool to escape from poverty, which is why 98% don’t marry the men they love, they a man who is ready, available and can take care of them. It is always LOVE for hire and for the highest bidder. "
lex_consults said:
"Na rich woman change name Na poor woman dey cry."
neehyeehwah commented:
"Can these girls shut up pleaseeee If e reach your turn get married and retain your father’s name."
ProphetsSpeak_ said:
"If your value is tied to your father’s name, you were never standing, you were leaning. Temi Otedola became Temi Ajibade not because she lost power, but because she understood covenant. Marriage isn’t a merger of brands. It’s a surrender of ego for the sake of unity."
MezieAbia wrote:
"Otedola’s daughter changed her surname to that of her husband, and some women are already making it look like a misnomer for a lady with a reputable surname to change her surname to bear her husband’s surname which ain’t as reputable as her previous surname."
Chivido compared with Otedola's daughter's wedding
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported a viral debate on social media as netizens compared Chivido with Otedola's daughter's wedding.
Actor Uche Maduagwu shared his opinion as he claimed Davido didn't get financial assistance from his in-laws compared to Mr Eazi.
The actor also claimed the Unavailable crooner turned down assistance from his billionaire father, Deji Adeleke.