Dennis Okari, a media personality known for his reserved personal life, recently surprised his followers by sharing a heartwarming tribute to his wife, Naomi Joy, on his Instagram stories.
Accompanied by a loving photo of his wife, Okari penned a heartfelt message expressing his deep appreciation for her presence in his life. “Every day with you is my favorite day,” he declared.
While Okari typically shields his personal life from public scrutiny, he occasionally shares glimpses of their marital happiness, providing his followers with a window into their blissful union.
The couple exchanged vows in 2019 at Ridgeways Baptist Church in Kiambu, marking the beginning of their journey together.
It’s noteworthy that Okari was previously married to ex-K24 anchor Betty Kyallo, a union that ended after a brief six months.
Interestingly, Okari proposed to Naomi on the very day his divorce from Betty Kyallo was finalized at Eka Hotel.
In an unconventional twist, Okari revealed during the Daughters of Zion (DOZ) meeting at Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) in June that he didn’t pay dowry for Naomi Joy.
“I never paid dowry. When you enter into marriage, you learn that it’s like a transaction,” he explained.
Okari elaborated that he and his wife openly discussed their financial situation, and he expressed his inability to meet the traditional dowry expectations.
Instead, he committed to providing a memorable wedding, a pleasant honeymoon, and securing a home for her.
“My wife and I sat down, and I told her, ‘this is the money I have in my account. If your uncles want to charge me 10 cows and other things, I don’t have that kind of money. So I’m going to give you a wedding, take you to a nice place for the honeymoon, and get you a house. But for now, I don’t have this kind of money,'” he revealed.
In a surprising turn of events, Naomi Joy took matters into her own hands, approaching her mother and requesting that no dowry be demanded from Okari.
Recalling his visit to Naomi Joy’s family with his father and uncles, Okari shared the unexpected response he received when asked about dowry expectations.
To his surprise, Naomi Joy’s family simply replied, “nothing.”
“They came out of the house and told me, ‘you’re the luckiest human being on earth. They didn’t ask for anything,'” Okari recounted, highlighting the couple’s unique journey and the unwavering support they received from Naomi Joy’s family.
