Oluwatosin Enesi
Rasaq and Shade celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at their residence in Lagos on April 25.
In a recent interview, Shade said she is “never in a hurry to respond” during a misunderstanding with her husband.
She said instead of arguing with her husband, she “listens carefully” to him and tries to “understand his point”.
The 47-year-old entrepreneur also emphasised the importance of patience and compromise for a long-lasting marriage.
She described the 84-year-old billionaire as a “tenacious, mature, intentional and generous man”.
“The importance of compromise and, above all, patience cannot be understated; every single day, patience must be put into practice,” she said.
“My husband has a broad range of experience, and in respect to this, I have learned not to be in a hurry to respond during any disagreements we have.
“Rather, I listen carefully to be sure I properly understand his point. This way, I find myself learning from him while recognising my own mistakes.
“A strong determination to succeed in my marriage has always been a priority for me, and patience and humility have seen me through to date.
“I see my husband not just as my lover but as a friend and role model. I believe his love for me and his protection of me have also really helped our marriage.”
Rasaq is the owner and founder of Eleganza Group, a leading conglomerate in the manufacturing industry.
Shade, on the other hand, is the managing director and chief executive officer of the company.
The couple has four children together — namely Olamide, Subomi, Oyinlola, and Wahab.
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