Nigerian Afrobeats heartthrob Reekado Banks—who only two months ago confidently declared he’d be tying the knot this year—is now publicly wavering on his romantic trajectory. In a candid chat on The Esther Show earlier this week, the 31‑year‑old “Oluwa Ni” crooner confessed that his earlier certainty about getting married before the year’s end has “shifted” dramatically .
“I said I would get married later in the year, but now I’m in a very different place… Back then, I was sure, but now I’m not,” he revealed, admitting that this isn’t about chasing his music ambitions but rather a journey into “emotional intelligence”—something he insists he’s actively working to strengthen .
Even as he delays wedding bells, Reekado makes it clear that marriage still holds special meaning to him. Reflecting on his late parents’ union and the values she instilled, he emphasized that he hasn’t abandoned the idea he’s just reassessing readiness.
The big question on fans’ minds? Is this a meaningful moment of self-reflection or a sign that there’s more going on behind the scenes perhaps quietly testing his relationship with his babymama after welcoming their first child in late 2024? Only time (and maybe another TV appearance) will tell if this hitmaker is ready to walk down the aisle—this time with certainty.
