Empress Njamah Turns Down Marriage Proposal, Was She Right?

Nollywood actress Empress Njamah has set social media on fire after a video of her rejecting a marriage proposal from a close friend surfaced online.

In the clip, the man popularly known as “King of Abuja” got down on one knee and asked Empress to marry him in front of friends and well-wishers. The proposal was heartfelt, and you could see emotions running high as people gathered around, waiting for her response.

But to everyone’s surprise, Empress turned him down politely. She smiled, appreciated the beautiful gesture, and gave him a warm hug — but made it clear that marriage wasn’t going to happen between them.

Her exact words were: “Gee no dey marry gee… better friends than lovers.”

The actress explained that their friendship meant a lot to her, and she didn’t want to risk losing it by turning it romantic. She believes some bonds are better cherished as friendships rather than taking a chance on love that might not work out.

This isn’t the first time Empress has made her views on marriage public. The actress has always said she won’t allow societal pressure push her into marriage. In fact, she once went through a painful breakup with a former fiancé who later tried to blackmail her, and since then, she’s been clear about guarding her peace and happiness.

The video has triggered mixed reactions online. While many fans praised her honesty and maturity, others felt she should have considered the proposal, arguing that some of the best relationships grow from deep friendships.

So what do you think?

Did Empress make the right call by turning him down to save their friendship? Or do you believe best friends sometimes make the best partners?

Let’s hear your take — would you choose friendship over love too? Drop your comments and let’s gist!