Love At 10 Years

My blog posts are usually made up of some funny proverbs with sensible meanings, like my post titled ‘Proverb’s Award'.

Of all the proverbs I know, there is one particular proverb that I didn’t really send and that is “Old firewood burns faster”. Today’s gist has made me see some light in this proverb.

The gist is about my very close friend Jumute who I also call my P.I.C (decode it).

Jumute is getting married today to the love of her life after 10 YEARS of dating.  Yes, you read right! 10 long years of relationship, and when I say 10years, I don’t mean 10years of break-up and make-up, I mean 10 years of consistently dating. Quarrel, yes they did but breakup never happened.

I met Jumute in 2007 in my 100level at Delsu and we were both jambitos trying to do our registration. One day during registration she introduced me to her boyfriend, Ikhide. Me in my aproko self I started oral questionnaire and she said they have dated for about 3years. I was surprised, see us in 100 level and she has already dated for 3 years when as at then I never even think to start dating. Then she shared their story with me, which I'm going to share with you guys.



Jumute and Ikhide met in 2004 at the University of Benin where they were both course mate pursuing a diploma in Law. After 2years of dating/Diploma program, they were unable to secure admission as direct entry so they fell back to JAMB and both came to Abraka. Jumute got admission to study Business Administration while Ikhide got  Theater Arts (in which he has done so well, as far as getting nominated for the African Magic Viewers Award 2012)

Now they continued their love through out their 4year degree program in Abraka, from there it was time for NYSC. In 2011, the love birds made sure they serve in the same state and as cupid would have it, they were both posted to River State.



Can you imagine, getting to do love with your boyfriend(real bf from outside camp not 3weeks NYSC bf) with short nicker alongside sandflies and mosquitoes.

Then came the call of PPA(place of primary assignment). They were posted to different Local Government Areas but love still found a way to work it back that they were finally posted not only to the same Local Government Area but also to the same school as their PPA.

POP(Passing out parade) came in 2012 and the job search began. Ikhide got a job in Port-Harcourt with one of the telecom giants alongside his acting career but insisted he should be transferred to Warri since Jumute was based in Warri.

Now its 2014, 10years after and they are getting married !

Picture Time, Enjoy!





They have been with me all the way. This picture was taken at Power Summit where I was a guest speaker as a blogger and they where there to support me.







Traditional Marriage



Bride and her chief-bride’s maid, Siekeme


Bride with her younger brother, Bruba Ejumudo





Bride with her friend, Ure Oghenejode




Bride and her cousin, Onos.


My mum with the couple.



INFO OF THE DAY: Firewood Seasoning
Firewood is split and aged for a certain amount of time to prepare it for burning. When first cut, wood is “green”, meaning it contains a lot of moisture and will not burn well. Green woods are carefully stack so that air can circulate, allow the wood to dry properly , prevent fungi and wood rot from attacking it. This process is called seasoning and usually takes about 6 months.Seasoned woods burns better and provides 20% more heat value than green wood.

This love journey is indeed a sample that ‘old firewood burns long’ because they have been seasoning for 10years, growing and enduring together, now the relationship is old and dry and their love ignites faster.

Transformation from 2004 – 2014


Happy married life to Jumute and Ikhide, my correcti* couple. It’s your wedding day, so be happy and rejoice!

N.B: There is no fixed rule in relationship, 10 years was successful for my friend but 5years may give another person heartbreak. So my dear WAG readers, live your life, fall in love but remain true to yourself don’t compare yourself with others.


Stay Sharp,
Warri Girl.


Info source : The Internet
*correcti - Warri way of saying correct