By Prosper Mene
Nollywood actress and former Big Brother Naija star Bamike Adenibuyan, popularly known as BamBam, has advised dating couples to avoid physical intimacy until they are certain about marriage. She revealed this on her husband’s podcast.
The 36-year-old entertainer emphasized that withholding sex during courtship can foster stronger emotional foundations and prevent potential heartbreaks.
Speaking on The Echo Room podcast hosted by her spouse, musician Tope “Teddy A” Adenibuyan, BamBam shared her perspective on modern relationships, drawing from her own experiences. “I would advise anybody dating, if you can keep sex out of the mix till you’re sure of getting married, just do it,” she stated, referencing biblical principles like “keep the bed undefiled.” She further recommended premarital counseling and ensuring emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual readiness before tying the knot.
BamBam, who rose to fame as a housemate on the 2018 season of Big Brother Naija, met Teddy A during the show. The couple welcomed their first child shortly after, which reportedly influenced their decision to marry in 2019.
Reflecting on their union, she admitted it hasn’t been a “fairy tale,” revealing moments of doubt and challenges in the early years. “But I held on to God and his promises for my marriage,” she added, crediting Teddy A’s growing faith and personal relationship with God as crucial in strengthening their bond.
Therapy, open communication, and mutual respect have also been key, she noted, turning trials into opportunities for growth.
The advice received mixed reactions online, with some netizens praising her honesty and others questioning it given her own history of premarital pregnancy.
