During a service at the Waterbrooks Church in Lagos, Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington shared the story of how she "friend-zoned" her now-husband, singer Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, for a year and a half before accepting his marriage proposal.

She explained that one of the reasons for this decision was that she hadn't received a clear sign from God then.

Adesua humorously recounted, "I would like to say that friendship plays a very big role in laying the foundation of your relationship. I friend-zoned my husband for a year and a half [laughs]."

She went on to list the three reasons behind her decision. Firstly, she wanted to be sure it was God's will for them to be together.

Secondly, she hesitated to marry someone as high-profile as Banky W. Lastly; she wanted to build a strong friendship as a foundation for their relationship.

Adesua emphasised the significance of their friendship, stating, "And I honestly believe that the friendship we laid over a year and a half has played a very big role in how our relationship is today. Banky W is my guy. If you take away romance and sex and everything that makes a marriage, he would still be my guy. Banky is my best friend."

To which Banky W playfully interjected, "No, leave sex. Don't take it away [laughs]."

After captivating audiences with their onscreen chemistry in 'The Wedding Party,' Banky W and Adesua Etomi tied the knot on November 19, 2017, in a star-studded ceremony. They welcomed their first son, Hazaiah, in January 2021.