Boris Kodjoe graced the cover of Afropolitain and during his interview we got a glimpse into his philanthropy, his family life and how he views his place in the world. One of those things that stands out for him is his ability to center everything he does around his family.
He married his wife Nicole Parker after meeting her on set, while filming Showtime’s Soul Food. From there, the story unfolded and they became a couple that today’s standards would deem “goals.” With two kids, and now both in their teens, the family has shown through a slew of social media posts just how family centered they are. It is not uncommon for Kodjoe to post about his wife, about his kids and their happy life together. In fact, here are 14 reasons why every family man (and woman) should follow Boris Kodjoe on social media. He will show you just the way to succeed in keeping your family happy and making sure you lead a life your kids can look up to.
1. Kodjoe takes the time to let his son know just how important he is with a social post about his birthday. He highlighted how proud he is of his son and the young man he is becoming.
"Another teenager in my house. Happy birthday, Nico. It’s an honor and a privilege to watch you grow into a young king 👑. Your strength and courage make me proud to be your dad. Your generosity and kindness fill my heart with joy. And your little mustache makes me laugh so hard every morning. 😊
I love you for ever. #SonDay #PleaseDontShaveItOffYet #ThirteenAger"
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SZLARh8xh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
2. He continuously posts about his beautiful wife, showing that it is a partnership he cherishes over everything else in his life. He also makes a point to show people that if you want to have a beautiful life and a happy wife, you must take time to honor your relationship.
"That’s my ‘buddy’ for life. ❤️✊🏾
And by the way, we were here first. Just the ✌🏾of us. I remind the kids of that when they call my name 152 times in a row because they want something 😫🤬😱 Too often married couples lose themselves or each other in the roller coaster of family life. So we take time outs, even just for 5️⃣ minutes at a time, and we take a walk to the store, or dance break 🕺🏾💃🏾, or close the bedroom door 😏😜🙏🏾, or workout in the garage 💪🏾. Just 5 minutes of being present with and to each other makes a gigantic difference 🤷🏾♂️. @nicoleariparker @kofitfamilyapp
#grababuddychallenge"
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B4KndLsh1eR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
3. Boris is an incredible father and he shows it. In this post, Kodjoe reveals his secret to successful parenting. Sharing that being present and having a willingness to teach them everything is the most important part of being a dad.
"Hold them tight and teach them everything.
That’s the plan when you first become a parent. Then life happens and you fall behind on everything. It’s terrifying. No fun.
Now I try to remember that I don’t need to tell them all the things at the same time but to be there, just be present. So I am. One day at a time. And I love it. It’s fun."
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B39wNhehB0E/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
4. Boris showers his wife with attention, love and appreciation, even on social media. In this post, he shows that date nights are important to keep things fresh and interesting for a happy marriage. He even managed to get a little humor in with his comment about hair.
"Took my girl out to the opening of the new #TylerPerryStudios.
What a magical night witnessing Tyler honoring so many of our legends in his 330-acre production facility, the first major Black-owned studio in history. Thank you for reminding us of our collective responsibility to dream and build big for we are standing on the shoulders of those who have made unspeakable sacrifices to make a way for us.
Styled by: @amiraavee
Hair (not mine): @derekjhair"
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3R6hMdBslz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
5. When you don't have enough time to go on an extravagant date night, Boris demonstrates just how easy it is to insert a little romance, even at the car wash. This mundane activity can turn into a 27 minute day date, simply watch them below.
"When you haven’t been on a date in months and you got about 27 minutes to get that premium express package 😜. #CarWashCanoodling #DayDate
#LiftUpThatHood #VacuumThatTrunk #HoseDownThatUnderCarriage #WaxThoseRims #CauseSheScrapedThemUpWhenSheTriedToParalellPark #ItoldHerSheWasTooCloseToTheDamnCurb #ButSheNeverListens #ThatsWhyIdontLetHerDriveMyWhip
Thanks @redcarpetusacarwash for saving marriages 27 minutes at a time."
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2meOPKg2kT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
6. Here is another reason why Boris and his wife Nicole's marriage is happy and healthy. He makes it a point to live a wife-centered life that he consistently and steadily nurtures, develops and grows.
"True legacy is the relationships one builds and nurtures. Amazing to see all the people whose lives @magicjohnson and @thecookiej have touched in such a beautiful place as Saint Tropez. So blessed and grateful to be able to celebrate their life. Happy 60th. ❤️🙏🏾🎊🎈🛳💃🏾🕺🏾🎶🇫🇷"
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2CpWB5BEW6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
7. Boris and his wife, Nicole, even send out a little motivation to combat the Monday blues.
"#MondayMorningMoaning
When the weekend wore you out and you have to just lean up against a wall to get it together.
@nicoleariparker"
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B1oc3hBBrrx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
8. They are not afraid to show their vulnerable sides to each other and to the world. Boris and his wife Nicole are comfortable in their relationship and confident in their love, they are not afraid to show it!
"When she’s up and wants you to be up too.
Thursday morning shenanigans with @NicoleAriParker.
Day 15 #HalfWayPoint
Get the KOFIT app for more.
@GymWrap @Fabletics
@KodjoeFamilyFoundation"
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B1MGN1oBi29/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
9. A family that works out together stays together and that's exactly what the Kodjoes are showing the world with their fit healthy APP, KOFIT. Staying healthy is one of the most important battles of our life, but having the support of your family can make the journey so much easier and much more fun!
"Who’s ready? Whether in school, practicing their instruments, or playing sports, I always tell my kids to remember three things: Listen👂, do your best 💪🏾, and have fun 😊! I believe that listening teaches social skills and gives them tools to build relationships, doing your best sets healthy expectations while viewing failure as a chance to learn and grow, and enjoying what you do minimizes stress and helps them introduce positive habits. And then there’s the part where you as a parent have to understand that each child is different and that you have to trust them to find their own way. Oh, and that their way might not be your way. 😫🙏🏾❤️
#GoodLuck #KeepTheFaith #NeverBoring #LostAllMyHairBeingAdad"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzlB2jHBDdU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
10. Family time is the best kind of time, as shown by the Kodjoes and their family vacation highlights! This family knows how to spend time together and sometimes it is done by simply working out, and other times it involves a jet ski. Any way you look at it, the most important thing is your presence, just be together, that is the key.
"When a great summer vacay with the fam at home rejuvenates and fortifies you. So thankful and ready to get back to work. 🙏🏾❤️🇩🇪"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BziYZ_FhOoI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
11. Coming in close to the end of our list is this rare adorable video Boris posted of his wife Nicole because he thought it was too cute not to share. These two show that being vulnerable is maybe the best gift you can give your partner, so do not skimp on these moments, and instead increase them, they are memories in the making.
"Hey @nicoleariparker, remember when you filmed me wishing you a happy anniversary while on the toilet, and you said it was so ‘cute because it was real’? Well you looked so ‘REAL CUTE’ on the boat today when you were so gracefully sliding your body into the water, I just had to share it WITH THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!! #ImJustGoingInAlittleBitAtATime
#ButThereAreFishInThere
#MyFeetAreGoingToGetCutByTheMotor #ICantSeeTheBottom
#BlackFolkInTheBlackForest #ButSheIsMichaelPhelpsIfYouAskHer
#IswimAllTheTime #IloveSwimmingInNature #ImNotAPoolKindaGirl #ImLikeAFishInTheWater #JustGiveMeABodyOfWaterAndImHappy #IcanSwimForHours #IDiveForDays #IWasBornInTheWater #AquaManWasReallyMyLifeStory
#PAYBACKSABEYOOOOOTCH!! 😂"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzZFKRiBt8-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
12. Make the moments count. As Boris and Nicole were celebrating their 14th anniversary, Kodjoe published an appreciation post showing that no matter what, through thick and thin, he is still in love with Nicole.
"Happy 1️⃣4️⃣th anniversary 🎉🎁🎂 to this flower next to me. I love you ❤️ @nicoleariparker for baring your soul, for opening your heart, and for shining your bright light through the thickest and thinnest of times. ☀️
#RideOrFly 🕺🏾💃🏾
#NoMatterWhat 💪🏾
#ThisIsUs 💯
#IFLY ❤️
#BestSixMonthsOfMyLife 😂"
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxu3i9thXl9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
13. One of our favorite throwback photos of all time, is this one with Boris's appreciation post for National Siblings Day. And if you ever wondered what Boris looked like with hair, you are welcome.
"#NationalSiblingsDay was yesterday, so I wanted to shoutout mine. From skinny @patkodjoe to Big Pat 💪🏾, this guy is my heart, best friend, ride or die, lil’ bro. Growing up in the GER 🇩🇪 he was always right there starting from when he could walk. He’s still right there, and just like in this pic, we got each other’s back. Shout out also to my big sis Nadja and our lil’ sis @__laricaa. Love you both. ❤️ #KodjoeCrew 🇩🇪🇬🇭🇱🇻🇭🇷"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwH7-FAHfKP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
14. As much as we focused on Boris as a man of family, we must not turn a blind eye to the fact that the man is gorgeous. Even as he posts about his beautiful wife and family, he does not forget to honor himself as a man, as well. He is a good looking, knows it, appreciates it, but does not let it be his focus. His attention is on the fullness of life and the people in it. This is a lesson we could all learn from him.
"No such thing as balancing my life without fall-outs. 🤷🏽♂️ My secret sauce is PRIORITIZING, focusing first on what’s most important to me: FAMILY ❤️. Because it’s my source of light, strength and inspiration, my heart’s FULFILLMENT ❤️, my SUPERHERONESS 💪🏾. When I feel confident and successful on the home front, I’m automatically and absolutely empowered to be successful in my other businesses.
#NationalBossDay"
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Now we have come to an end. These were just a mere sampling of all the cherished moments, hilarious anecdotes and beautiful family memories you can find on Boris Kodjoe's Instagram. If you don't already follow him, we recommend it, he is one of the rare ones. He seems to be doing everything right. He does not deem himself perfect, he understands that part of the process is making mistakes, being vulnerable and not being afraid to show the world who you are, even if it can be embarrassing at times. If you have a life partner and wife like his Nicole, a beautiful family, like his kids, you surely have the joy of life in the palm of your hand, and it is your job to appreciate it, develop it and consistently nurture those relationships. Thank you to our cover man Boris Kodjoe for being such a great example of what it truly means to be a man.
