Chubby comedian, Akinlami Babatunde Julius, aka Elenu, proposed to her girlfriend, Chinwe Anyanwu, after her NYSC in a romantic atmosphere on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Chinwe went with her boyfriend of over three years to what she thought was an after service dinner party, with a few of her friends. But when the food was to be served, the waiter brought it alongside her engagement ring.
Some of MC Elenu’s close friends and colleagues like AY and wife, Mabel, Tinsel actor, Gbenro Ajibade, MC Shakara, music video director, Patrick Ellis and designer, Yomi Casual as well some of Chinwe’s close friends witnessed the love drama.
YES International!’s GBENGA SHABA had a chat with him on Thursday, October 25, 2012 and he told us how it all started.
How long have you know Chinwe?
We have been together for about three years and eight months.
What made you decided it’s Chinwe?
Over the years, we have been together and we are more compatible than I thought we could be. She is that person that I get to miss every minute and I’m always happy being with her. So, I decided to formalize our friendship.
Have you made up your mind on when to wed?
Not yet, but hopefully, we are going to do it in the first quarter of next year, 2013.
What are some of the things we don’t know about your woman?
She is beautiful. She is intelligent. She is my bone, the bone of bone.
Where is she from?
She is from Imo State, Amuzi Ikenanzizi, Obowo local government area.
What kind of family is she from?
She is from a decent Christian family.
Why did you choose to propose to her in such way?
She was part of the National Youth Service Corps members that just passed out on the 19th of October 2012. So, I did it for her as a welcome party and to show my commitment to her and also to let her know that she means the world to me.
How long did it take you to get her to succumb?
It took me more than one month, but she’s worth waiting for.