The beautiful marriage that existed between 60 year Otunba Gbenga Daniel and
his amazing 53 year old wife, Olufunke is one that is being emulated by many.
They married quite early and their marriage has stood the test of time
even with all the negative stories published around it.
As they say, behind every successful man, there is a good woman, this
has been the story of Yeye Olufunke Daniel since she got married to her
husband to help run his home and some of his businesses.
They are both a stylish couple and don’t be surprised that Olufunke
is the designer behind all her husband’s outfit, She is the creative
director of Laurel Fashion which is a highbrow fashion outfit in Ikeja.
She designs what her husband wears.
According to City People, the love story between Gbenga
Daniel and Olufunke started off in Lagos in the 80s precisely Allen
Avenue, Ikeja. Funke was on a holiday job in a Bookshop in Ikeja and
Gbenga came into the bookshop to purchase some books, on noticing Funke,
They had a brief chat and time passed by, Later Funke went back to
school, University of Ibadan and her colleagues told her that Gbenga had
been asking after her and was always coming to the bookshop to look for
her so her colleagues directed Gbenga to her school, Later they met at a
party and shortly after, a love chemistry ensued between the 2 and
before you could say Jack Robbinson, the rest was history.
They got married in 1986 and they are blessed with 5 amazing children, Rotimi, Adebola, Taiwo and Kehinde and Oluwamayowa.
She often referred to her husband been the one that brought out the
positive side and outgoing aspect of her because she used to be a quiet
person and those were part of the many attractions.