Hopeson Adorye and his wife, Empress Gifty
Ghanaian gospel musician Empress Gifty and her husband, Hopeson Adorye, have opened up on their unique love story, sharing how their relationship blossomed from a chance meeting at a funeral to a lasting marriage.
The “Watch Me” hitmaker took to TikTok to celebrate her recent win at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), where she clinched the ‘Best Traditional Gospel Song’ award.
During the celebration, the couple shared insights into how their relationship began and the pivotal moments that shaped their union.
Hopeson first narrated his part of the story, “I met my wife in 2018 at a funeral. A friend of my father had passed, and I was invited to the ceremony. At the event, my friend told me Empress Gifty was around. I joked that I was actually looking for her. When we were introduced, the moment she shook my hand, I didn’t want to let go.”
He admitted he initially hesitated upon noticing she was wearing a ring.
“But one thing that got me scared was she was wearing a ring… After the event, I told her to follow me because I had a gift in the car but she didn’t follow me,” he added.
Empress Gifty also recalled a significant moment in their courtship, when Hopeson Adorye gifted her a car early in their relationship.
she said while she appreciated the gesture, her mother’s advice shifted her perspective.
“When he gave me the car, I took it home and told my mother. I also told her I was interested in marriage, not just dating. My mother told me clearly, ‘if it’s marriage you want, return the car.’ I listened to her advice and returned it,” she stated.
She said her decision to return the car turned out to be a turning point in their relationship.
“Just two days after returning the car, he came to my house and asked for my hand in marriage. That’s when we proceeded with the traditional ceremony. Sometimes, when you meet someone, don’t let material things cloud your judgment. Focus on building a future together,” she said.
Hopeson Adorye also shared his ordeal with friends after their abrupt marriage.
“After our traditional marriage, people kept asking me if I was mad. They couldn’t believe I had married someone just three weeks after meeting her,” he said.
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