A lady has publicly questioned Temi Ajibade, the daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, over her decision to change her surname following her marriage to Nigerian singer Mr Eazi. The discussion was sparked after Temi, who is also an actress and entrepreneur, legally adopted her husband’s surname, Ajibade, prompting conversations and debates across social media platforms about the significance of retaining one’s family name after marriage.
Gistreel recalls that Temi Otedola’s surname change followed her luxury wedding with Mr Eazi, which took place across multiple countries including Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland. While the wedding celebrations attracted global attention, the name change has stirred strong opinions, particularly from women on social media who believe the Otedola name carries influence, prestige, and power that should not be relinquished lightly.
In a widely shared video circulating on TikTok and X, the lady argued that Temi should not have changed her surname because the Otedola name was, in her view, a major factor in attracting Mr Eazi to the relationship. She compared the decision to other celebrities, such as Korra Obidi, who reportedly retained their surnames after marriage, suggesting that a woman’s original family name can carry significant social and economic leverage.
The lady passionately said in her commentary: “How can you change a surname as powerful as Otedola to Ajibade because of marriage..the same surname wey make Mr Eazi run come marry you. These men are getting married to you because of what you have. Because of what you can bring to the table. Now them don give you the table you don marriage now you come change your name. Who knows Ajibade. Must you change your name after marriage?” Her words resonated with many viewers, sparking heated debates about tradition, personal choice, and the societal importance of family names.
Netizens’ reactions…
@redchampagnebox remarked: “An average Nigerian woman sees marriage as a tool to escape from poverty, which is why 98% don’t marry the men they love, they a man who is ready, available and can take care of them. It is always LOVE for hire and for the highest bidder. Marriage is a means to an end to the majority of Nigerian and African women, so you can understand the meltdown many of them have been having since this young couple got married.”
@ViktorEdeh added: “An example of what people who think through their elbows look like; with pierced nose like a bull… what’s her own surname? How powerful is her surname or she doesn’t have a father?”
@_SammyNas commented: “Please once you make it, make sure you don’t end up with a woman from a poor home, and poor doesn’t necessarily mean lack of money but lack of sense and lack of respect.”
The video and comments have since gone viral, reigniting debates about marriage, identity, and whether women should retain their maiden names for personal, social, or economic reasons. Many supporters of Temi have defended her decision as a personal choice, while critics argue that changing such a powerful name could diminish influence and visibility in certain social and professional circles.
Watch video below …
“How can you change a powerful name like ‘Otedola’ to Ajibade because of marriage? They came to you because of the name, now you’re changing it”
—Lady cries out as she queries Temi for changing her surname from Otedola to Mr Eazi’s name pic.twitter.com/R9y07O0JKk
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) September 7, 2025