- Darey Art Alade and his wife have marked their 18th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 30.
- The singer’s wife took to Instagram to share a lengthy note, detailing lessons learnt so far and professing his undying love for Darey.
- Stunning photos to complement the adorable post were also attached.
Nigerian singer and songwriter Dare Art Alade, known as Darey and his beautiful wife, Desola Alade, are celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary today, the 30th of November 2024.
The couple shared beautiful videos and photos of their love memories via a joint Instagram post.
Deola celebrated their 18th year of love, lessons and growth. She noted that their years of being together was filled with mixed emotions, such as laughter, tears and joy.
Speaking on the imperfections of love, the couple stated that their imperfections makes their home beautiful and enjoyable.
They noted that marriage is filled with many ups and downs, including seasons of tears and happiness but the new milestone in their marriage has reminded them of what real love is all about.
Darey and Deola admonished those who had doubts or were struggling in their relationship that they should not give up because love requires effort, patience, and grace. The post reads:
“18 Years of Love, Lessons, and Growth.
Today, we celebrate 18 incredible years of marriage. 18 years of laughter, tears, joy, trials, victories, and everything in between. Standing here together, we know this truth: love isn’t perfect, and neither are we. But that’s what makes it so beautiful.
Marriage is a journey, not a destination. There were days we laughed so hard we couldn’t breathe, and there were days we weren’t sure we’d make it through. There were seasons of sunshine, and there were storms that tested the strength of our foundation. But through it all, we chose each other. Over and over again.
This milestone reminds us that real love is work. It’s showing up for your partner even when it’s hard. It’s forgiving when you’re hurt, learning when you’re wrong, and celebrating when you’re right. It’s praying, growing, and holding on—especially in moments when letting go seems easier.
To anyone out there struggling in their relationship or doubting if love can endure, let us tell you: IT CAN. Love requires effort, patience, grace, and the willingness to fight for what matters. There’s no perfect blueprint for marriage, but there is power in choosing to stay and build together.
We are living proof that you can overcome obstacles, rebuild when life feels broken, and find a love that not only survives but thrives. And trust me, it’s worth it.
To my partner, my love, my best friend, thank you for walking this road with me, for believing in us, for every sacrifice, and for the memories we’ve created. Here’s to the next chapter and the many more years we’ll share.
Eighteen years and counting, baby. We did it—and we’re just getting started.
Yours in love.”
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