Their marriage was at some point regarded as the model marriage for the younger generation. Their wedding, which took place in 2003, was an open show of how wealth can be deployed in a stylish and classy manner.
Besides the good looks which they have going for them, they both come from decent backgrounds. While Ladi is the third son of late Subomi Balogun, Banke is from the famous Alakija family. Her mum is Judith Ambila Alakija.
The marriage progressed smoothly until the centre could no longer hold and they parted ways in 2017. However, both had to put their differences aside in honour of the patriarch of the Balogun family as he was laid to rest last week.
Both played their dutiful roles very maturely and unless one wasn’t aware beforehand, there was no inkling to suggest they are no more man and wife.
Ivory Ukonu is a versatile journalist with many years of experience, with entertainment and society reporting as her area of core competence.
