Nigeria’s media royal couple, Betty Irabor and Soni Irabor, are commemorating an extraordinary marital journey—42 years of marriage today, July 29, 2025. The day is marked by a heartfelt tribute and an outpouring of love from the celebrated publisher and broadcaster respectively.

In a moving Instagram post, Betty reflected on their decades-long journey:

“We’ve walked through both — seasons of abundance and times of need. We’ve faced prosperity and adversity, hand in hand, anchored by faith and fortified by love.”

She continued:

“42 years on… and I still want to grow old with you, Soni boy.” And with her signature warmth and humor added: “It’s been an honour to be your wife… In any case, what would you do without me?” She ended the message with a toast: “To grace. To patience. To trust. To mutual respect. To Faithing it. To love that lasts.”

Betty Irabor, founder of Genevieve Magazine, has long been a voice for women’s empowerment and mental health advocacy. Her marriage to Soni, a respected broadcaster, represents a shared professional ethos and personal devotion.

– They officially wed on July 29, 1983, and share two children: Sonia, a writer and actress, and their son Rotimi.

– Previously, they renewed their vows at the 40th anniversary, capturing shared triumphs in health and family life for a popular docu-series titled “The Irabors, Forever After.”