Sharon Faqua defends husband Shawn: Star shuts down height rumours

On February 21, 2026, actress Sharon Faqua publicly dismissed social media rumours claiming her husband, Shawn Faqua, is short. She explained that his appearance in photos stems from her own exceptional height rather than his lack of stature. The couple used a lighthearted interview to clarify the height difference.

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​Fans of the Nollywood power couple often spark debates online regarding their physical pairing. Sharon noted that comment sections frequently fill with questions about why she chose a “short man” or why she wears high heels. This social media chatter prompted the couple to set the record straight in a recent sit-down session.

​The conversation began with a playful energy as the two stars joked about their identities. This bond mirrors the support shown when Shawn Faqua detailed the sacrifices actors make to stay in the industry. Sharon admitted that the constant focus on her husband’s height can be frustrating to read.

​Sharon corrects the height narrative

​Sharon firmly told viewers that her husband does not fit the “short” label people give him. She insisted that the visual contrast comes solely from her being very tall. The actress finds the recurring questions about her choice of footwear next to her husband quite amusing.

​”He’s not that bad he’s not short i’m just very tall okay but he’s not he’s not short but I think that’s one one thing that people because I don’t know where it’s coming from,” she said.

​Sharon further explained that people often misunderstand their proportions when they see them together. She often sees critics asking why she wears heels if he is not tall. She maintains that Shawn is a person of average or good height who simply stands next to a very tall spouse.

​Shawn Faqua joins the joke

​Shawn did not seem bothered by the online comments as he laughed along with his wife. He even joked about the situation to show he has no height complex. Much like a previous interview about Gilbert Baci crush on his sister Hilda’s friend in the industry, fans are always eager to discuss the private lives of stars.

​”Ah baby cut me why you wearing heels why do you wear heels you know he’s not tall like I see your He’s not a short person so yeah,” she shouted.

​The couple ended the discussion by reiterating that Shawn is not a short person by any standard. They hope this clarification puts an end to the “short man” theories. By addressing it directly, they turned a potential point of criticism into a moment of shared humor.

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Shawn Faqua unveils sacrifice: Actor’s wife reveals why she almost moved to Portugal

Nollywood star Shawn Faqua and his wife, Dr. Sharon Faqua, have shared the emotional backstory of their union, revealing she nearly moved to Portugal permanently before their marriage. During a Pulse Valentine’s interview released on February 20, 2026, the couple detailed the “huge sacrifice” that kept Sharon in Nigeria.

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​The couple reflected on their journey during the special session, where Sharon admitted she was “done and ready to move” before Shawn entered her life.

She noted that staying in Lagos was a major pivot from her original plan to relocate abroad. Sharon described the decision as a life-altering choice that favoured her relationship over her international aspirations.

​”I was done and ready to move and this young man decided to come into my life and bring me to Lagos of all places.” Sharon Faqua said.

​The height myth and marital patience

​Sharon used the interview to address persistent social media rumors regarding her husband’s physical stature. She explained that fans often mistakenly label the actor as “short” because she is exceptionally tall and frequently wears heels. 

Sharon clarified that while she towers over many, Shawn is of average height and the visual contrast simply creates a false narrative in photos.

​”People think that you’re a short man because sometimes I read the comments. He’s not short, I’m just very tall. He’s okay but he’s not short.” The actress noted.

​The conversation shifted to personal growth, with Shawn highlighting the importance of emotional endurance in marriage. He jokingly remarked that loving Sharon has forced him to develop the “fruit of patience” in ways he never expected.

Shawn noted that while other married men failed to warn him, he has learned to adapt to the demands of their high-energy household.

​”It is at this moment that he realized he needed patience. You know where the Bible says patience as a fruit of the spirit? You made it.” Shawn Faqua shouted.

​Historic train vows and romantic gestures

​The couple also reminisced about their record-breaking wedding, which they held aboard a moving train in October 2025. Sharon revealed that she had to convince a skeptical Shawn to go through with the unconventional venue. 

Although the actor initially thought she was joking, he eventually embraced the idea, making them the first couple to wed on a Nigerian locomotive.

​”Getting married on a train. Because I mentioned it and I was on it at some point. I’m like ‘I bet I’m just joking.’ Almost. I love it, let’s do it.” The star declared.

​The interview concluded with the pair reading intimate, hand-written letters to each other. This public display of affection follows a week of heavy celebrity news, including when Gilbert Baci revealed his deep crush on a close family friend. 

Sharon ended the session by describing Shawn as her “soulmate” and “home,” echoing the sentiment of industry reconciliations like when Mercy Aigbe explained her previous set disputes to clear the air with colleagues.

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