How long have you been married?
Micah: We got married in November 2010. We have been a couple for three years.
How did you meet?
Micah: We met through a friend who is also a comedian called Laughing Pikin. My manager had his Bachelor’s Eve and my Personal Assistant attended with her friend. Laughing Pikin saw my PA’s friend and immediately took a liking to her. But I knew he just met a lady a week before that time, which he told me about. The lady happened to be a friend to my wife and somehow, we met. But he later left the lady for the one he met through my P.A.
Were you impressed when you met him?
Esther: We started off as friends before he asked me to marry him. Besides, he is very funny and makes me laugh a lot.
Micah: Later, she told me she was one of my fans. If I had known that earlier, maybe I would not have gone for her or maybe it would have been a one-off thing because I never liked to date a fan. The possibility that she would see me as a star instead of the real me is there. I like being myself and I like people to relate with me as Micah Aruocha and not MC Ice Water.
What are the qualities that attracted you to her?
Micah: My mother used to say that any woman I get married to must be patient. I call my wife my ‘tolerator’ because I can be very naughty. The first day I had the privilege of speaking to her, I knew she was the one I wanted. I told her I wanted to meet her parents and she told me that her father would kill her. When I met her, I was ready to get married. I did not want to just have fun with her. When we started dating, she knew my girlfriends and she would proffer advice to me on which of them would make a good wife. Initially, she told me she was not ready for marriage. I am a perfectionist and she complements me.
How long did your courtship last and how was it?
Micah: We dated for a year or slightly more. Then, she cooked only noodles and spaghetti for me. I love good food and I do not eat out. My aunt commented that she hoped this lady I wanted to get married can cook well. I just said, ‘with what I have been eating, we thank God.’ I did not mind the noodles and spaghetti but I made up my mind that I would send her to a cookery school after marriage. On air, during one of my programmes, I threw a teaser and asked listeners if a man should go for a woman of good behaviour or the one that can cook. People did not know I was asking for myself. Eighty-five per cent of the listeners went for the one who is well behaved and that was when I made a decision. I did not know she was a very good cook who just decided to starve me of good food.
Are you from the same place?
Micah: I am from Abia State and she is from Delta State. There was no opposition from any of the families. The fact that I am even a comedian and radio presenter endeared me to my in-laws who are often amused by my jokes and personality.
Did you entertain any fears?
Esther: No, I did not. I made up my mind that if I was going to marry him, I would marry Micah Aruocha and not MC Ice Water. I met him on the job and nothing bothers me, not even his fans. All I do is balance everything. Besides, I am too busy to take notice of anything untoward.
How did he propose?
Esther: He did not propose. My husband is an African man who does not believe in all those things.
Micah: I don’t know if I am the romantic type but I try my best when I can. I do it the way it comes and I am unpredictable.
How do you spend time as a couple?
Esther: When he does not have anything to do out there, we are always indoors with the children.
Micah: Even when we were dating, I can’t remember taking her to an eatery. I would rather buy it and bring it home. When you go for marriage counselling, you will be told that what you don’t have the capability to continue when you are married, don’t deceive a woman with it. Maybe once or twice, we try to step out. It may be due to my upbringing. Besides, my wife is not the outgoing type and has never attended an event with me. Instead, she will ask me to go with my Personal Assistant, who is a female. The good thing is, my wife knows everything about me including all women, who are eyeing me!
Who is the first to apologise when you disagree?
Esther: I am the first to apologise.
Micah: I am the stubborn type. Stubborn to a fault but at times when I come to my senses, I apologise after she must have apologised.
What are your pet names for each other?
Esther: I call him Sugar Boo boo
Micah: I call her Babe and I have to be discreet when calling her because our daughter has started calling her same.
People say entertainers don’t make good spouses…
Micah: I get very worried when people say that because if not for her, I don’t know if this marriage will still be standing today. In addition, we owe it all to God who is behind the success of this union. There is very little humans can do without God.
Have you ever been to the labour room with her?
Micah: I was not there when she had our first child but I witnessed the birth of our second child after she insisted.
Esther: He was very scared and while I was in the labour room, he dosed off because he took some drugs. Anytime I screamed, he jumped up with worry written all over his face. Thankfully, he was awake to witness when I pushed our son out.
What would you like to change about each other?
Esther: That will have to be his stubbornness.
Micah: My wife does not have an eye for details and I am a perfectionist. I want her to pay more attention to even the very little things.
Apart from being his wife, what else do you do?
Esther: I am a make-up artist.
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