Gbemi OO shares her thoughts on Deborah Enenche’s name after marriage, while wondering if only those with less money are expected to follow their husbands’ names.
She asked if a woman in the same situation would be criticized for being “disobedient” or “not obedient to her husband.”
Media personality Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, also known as Gbemi OO, has questioned why the daughters of prominent Nigerian pastors, David Oyedepo and Paul Enenche, have retained their fathers’ names after getting married.
In a thought-provoking post, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi expressed her curiosity about the societal expectations surrounding name changes after marriage.
She noted that Love Oyedepo and Deborah Enenche have both added their husbands’ names, Ogah and Hawthorn, respectively, to their own names.
She wondered if a woman who chooses to retain her father’s name after marriage would be viewed as “disobedient” or “not submissive” to her husband.
She posted:
“I wan find small trouble Love Oyedepo became – Love Oyedepo Ogah (added her husband’s name) Deborah Eneche became – Deborah Eneche Hawthorn (added her husband’s name). But if another pesin do am, e go turn ‘she’s not s*bmissive’. Abii na only poor people suppose dey s*bmissive’?
Below are some reactions,
@Dat_Oronboy If I marry Dangote or Otedola daughter… I will add their father’s name to mine
@ify_oloye When the Bible says women be submissive to your husband, did God say poor woman
@tosinjones_gidi Me I don’t have any issues if my wife Adds her fathers name when we get married It changes nothing
@OluwaViolence People retained names that brings them good fortune, connections and recognition. If those guys family name was to be famous and influenced the women would have to switch. Even 3rd generation of Awo are still using the name. People like seyi are 3rd to 4th Gen but still use Awo.