Winifred Akhuemokhan is a Nigerian pastor and actress who is famous as the wife of Nollywood actor Blossom Chukwujekwu. She is also the niece of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy church.
Winifred leads a quiet life and is dedicated to her involvement with the church. It was not until she met and tied the knot with actor Blossom Chukwujekwu that she received a lot of attention from individuals outside the church community. Although she has made efforts to break into the movie industry, she is still on the path to prominence, as she has landed only a few supporting roles. Here are interesting facts about her.
Summary of Winifred Akhuemokhan’s Biography
- Full Name: Pastor Winifred Ehinome Akhuemokhan
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Married
- Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Akhuemokhan
- Husband: Blossom Chukwujekwu
Where is Winifred Akhuemokhan From?
Winifred Ehinome Akhuemokhan hails from Edo State and was also born there. She received her primary and secondary education in the state. Winifred only relocated to Lagos when she was of age to go to the university. She received her tertiary education there in Lagos, and soon after she finished school, she followed in the footsteps of her uncle, who was already a leading name in the Christian community.
A lot of the details surrounding her early life have been kept away from the prying eyes of the public. Winifred has always been social media shy; the only part of her life that is not a mystery before she became Blossom’s wife is her church engagements.
Winifred Became Blossom Chukwujekwu’s Wife 3 Years After He Split From His Ex-Wife
Winifred’s husband Blossom was previously married to Maureen Esisi, who is popularly known as Redvigor. Their marriage lasted for 4 years, from 2015-2019, before the two went their separate ways. There have been speculations as to why the marriage ended, ranging from irreconcilable differences to other issues.
Three years after the termination of blossoms marriage to Maureen, he decided to give marriage a second chance. Details of how Winifred and Blossom met exactly aren’t available, but the little indications point to Winifred’s ministry work. Sources have reported that her being a pastor slowly but steadily made an impact on the actor’s life; he was drawn to her because of her spirituality.
A thorough glance through their social media handles has shown that Blossom became a devoted member of Winifred’s Church ever since they met. More so, the fact they got married in her church, Christ Embassy, is a clear indication that he accepted her wholeheartedly.
Winifred Akhuemokhan’s Age Raised Eye Brows Among The Public
Information about Winifred’s exact age has remained a debated issue on the internet. News about their union was met with mixed reactions, especially derogatory reservations about her age. A section of the public majorly ranted about her physique, claiming that she looked too old for the Nigerian actor. Some even went as far as saying that she was older than him. Blossom’s ex Maureen Esisi herself, joined the trolls in this demeaning act.
She had made a post suggesting that blossom had made a huge mistake and had left something superior for another that was inferior. As the frenzy was on, the couple never officially gave any response to the trolls; if we all have learned anything from the internet, it is that acknowledging such slanders will only fuel it.
A classmate and supporter of Winifred’s, who has been identified as Sally Suleman, took it upon herself to respond to the trolls. Taking to her social media handle, she vouched that Winifred was only in her mid 30’s. She also said that her body stature shouldn’t be made fun of, stressing that the key to a successful marriage has nothing to do with the physique of the two parties involved.
Also taking a swipe at Blossom’s ex Maureen Esisi, Sally added that it is better to marry an ‘Ehinome’ than a woman who ‘twerks on Instagram’. A lot of media outlets have given the nod to the revelation made by Winifred’s friend and have reported that she indeed is in her mid 30’s. However, none of these have been verified, as Winifred herself has neither debunked nor affirmed anything.
Was Blossom Chukwujekwu’s New Wife Married Before?
Asides from her husband, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Winifred Akhuemokhan has not been married to any other person. Being a private person, there have also not been any reports regarding her previous relationships before Blossom. The major information spread by the media about Winifred is that she is God-fearing and very cultured.
Winifred Akhuemokhan and Blossom Had a Beautiful Wedding Ceremony
Although a good portion of the public did not meet news about their union with open arms, Winifred and Blossom had an elegant and colorful wedding. The couple had their traditional wedding on May 20, 2022, in Benin, Edo state, where Winifred hails from.
It was a small ceremony that had few family and friends present. In June 2022, they had their white wedding. The event took place at Loveworld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy. The wedding ceremony was officiated by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who we have come to know as Winifred’s uncle.
A lot of Nollywood stars graced the ceremony. Personalities like Stan Nze and Wole Ojo served as groomsmen for the event. Many other notable actors like Kate Henshaw, Rita Dominic, Deyemi Okanlawon, and Kehinde Bankole were also present.
Does Winifred Have Any Children With Blossom Chukwujekwu?
Winifred Akhuemokhan does not have any children with her husband, Blossom Chuwkwujekwu. The couple has not revealed such personal details yet, although they are not known for sharing these kinds of details with the public. The media, however, continues to keep their ears to the ground. More so, they had no kids together before they got married.
According to many sources, Winifred’s husband Blossom does not have any children with his ex-wife too. A lot of research has been carried out on Winifred Akhuemokhan, and the findings have remained that she had no children from any other relationship before meeting Blossom.