“It sounds unbelievable; can it be true; let’s keep our fingers crossed.” These are many questions begging for answers about the ‘silent romance’ going on between top artiste D’banj and no doubt Nollywood’s sexiest actress, Genevieve Nnaji. The following brief from an online interview, post may convince you.

Genevieve Nnaji is my girlfriend; she’s my everything – D’banj

You were spotted secretly and publicly at different places with Genevieve Nnaji and we heard you both are in some kind of relationship. Is this true?

Yes, yes, yes. We have been trying to keep this quiet, but yes, I am dating Genevieve Nnaji.

Okay. We heard you recently featured her in your music video, ‘Fall in Love.’ Is this a publicity stunt or is it a real relationship?

This is all so funny because beyond the personal feelings I have for Genevieve, on the business side, she is the only one who represented what we were looking for to shoot the video. She represents Africa. She represents the African Queen. She is the biggest and was even profiled on the Oprah Winfrey Show. So it was a mixed feeling for me. She was the perfect person to use for the song ‘Fall in Love’. She even was my perception of someone you would want to fall in love with and have in your life. I believe the average African man wherever you are, if you want to think of whom you would want to fall in love with, if you close your eyes and take a deep breath, it’s Genevieve that will come to mind. So business-wise, she represented everything we were looking for to make the video.

You must have been looking at her whilst you were singing. Were you really telling her your feelings?

I am in love with Genevieve. It’s been long I felt this way about anyone. I don’t know what other words to use to qualify my feelings. But when you see the video, you will know that it’s not just a video, it was me talking to my girl for real.

So, is this relationship headed for marriage?

Like I just told you, Genevieve is my girlfriend. In fact, I don’t like using that word girlfriend. She’s my baby, she’s my every thing and I love her. We are both very mature and also very private. We would like to take it one step at a time right now and would appreciate if people will respect our need for privacy at this time.

When the news of this relationship hits the streets, we are sure you both know what will happen next. Are you ready for this?

Well, what can I say? Like I said, Genevieve is the biggest African star that I know and I am in the public eye, so, it is to be expected. But I personally do not care about any news that wants to come out. I am proud of whom I am with. When I met Genevieve, I knew what I wanted and I went after it and I am still with what I want, and she’s the one I want. Right now the only woman in my life is Genevieve and she knows that. We want to be together and we don’t want to hide it any longer. I want to be able to take her out, walk into anywhere with her and not have to hide. I’ve found my ‘kokolet’, my woman. Please pray for us.

Genevieve’s responce:

My romance with Dbanj is a private affair, says Genevieve Nnaji

What is this we are hearing about you and D’banj?

I can only say that I would like to keep my private life private and I really don’t have anything to say.

But if one part of a couple reveals that he is going out with someone as high profile as yourself, it makes the story credible if you can actually confirm this...

D’banj is an adult and he has said something. Let’s just leave it at that...

But can you clarify the whole thing by simply conforming or denying it?

I don’t want to talk about my private life. I don’t do it. I am well aware that people will say things. People have been calling me to find things out, but I am not going to say anything. I have learnt over the years that no matter what I say, people will say and believe what they like...you can not please everybody. This is my own way of handling things. I just don’t talk about my private life. It’s the one thing I can control.

But is it real or a publicity stunt? Is D’banj lying?

Does he lie?

By that are you inferring that he wasn’t telling a lie and what he said is true?

I am not inferring or insinuating anything. One person has said something and that really is enough. I am not saying I will never talk about it, but for now I do not wish to say anything about the matter. 

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