Nigerians love a good wedding where we can turn up in our aso ebi to celebrate the union of our loved ones with good music and even better food.
Celebrity weddings are no different. They go all out to ensure that their big day is the talk of the town.
From custom-made designer wedding dresses to the best of venues, celebrities have access to the best services available, ensuring their big day is nothing short of glamorous.
1. Adesua Etomi and Banky Wellington
In November 2017, Banky W and Adesua tied the knot in a spectacular wedding ceremony that lived up to its high expectations. It was the most anticipated and talked-about union of the year.
Adesua stunned in four different outfits for her traditional wedding, each transforming her into a beautiful Yoruba and Edo bride. Banky W also looked dapper in his custom-made agbada as they exchanged their vows.
For their white wedding, they had a destination wedding in Cape Town, South Africa. The ceremony was filled with love and was a perfect representation of the couple’s joyous union.
2. Kemi Adetiba and Oscar Herman Ackah
Kemi Adetiba, a Nollywood director and filmmaker, got engaged to music executive and CEO of Soltracka Productions, Oscar Heman-Ackah in January 2022.
The lovebirds officially tied the knot on April 22 of the same year in a glamorous wedding ceremony.
The ‘King of Boys’ put together the ‘Wedding Party’ of the year with three grand ceremonies tagged #undeniablyyours2022. The first was an elegant civil affair, followed by an epic traditional wedding themed “Celebrating Culture: Flamboyantly Nigerian/Ghanaian” on Lagos Island.
Top celebrities such as Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Ini-Dima Okojie, Toke Makinwa, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Shaffy Bello, and Sola Sobowale came looking their best in celebration of the lovers’ union.
3. Rita Dominic and Fidelis Anosike
Rita Dominic, a veteran Nollywood actress, and media entrepreneur, Fidelis Anosike, had their traditional wedding ceremony in the bride’s hometown of Aboh Mbaise, Imo State, in April 2022. It was a grand affair that got social media buzzing with beautiful looks.
Later that year, they had their white wedding in a 900-year-old abbey in Yorkshire, England. It had everything you need for a fairytale wedding, from beautiful vintage cars to three gorgeous designer dresses for the bride.
The wedding was graced by renowned celebrities in the Nollywood industry, adding to the glitz and glamour of the ceremony.
4. Ini Dima-Okojie and Abasi Ene-Obong
Nigerian actress Ini got married to the love of her life in a star-studded wedding. Abasi, her husband, proposed after two years of courtship, and the couple officially announced their engagement on social media in 2021.
In 2022, they legally tied the knot on a big occasion, which they tagged #achocolatelovestory due to the back story behind how they first met on Instagram.
The traditional wedding took place at Harbour Point, a luxurious event centre located in the affluent Victoria Island in Lagos. The white wedding was equally exquisite, with some of the biggest names in Nigeria, as well as friends and well-wishers, in attendance.
It was a beautiful celebration of love that showcased the couple’s happiness and commitment to each other.
5. Mercy Chinwo and Blessed Uzochikwa
Mercy Chinwo and Pastor Blessed’s wedding was a beautiful event that took place on August 13, 2022. The wedding, which was highly talked about, was nothing short of gorgeous. The lovers exchanged their vows in a white wedding ceremony.
Their traditional wedding was held in the groom’s hometown of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where the bride showcased her bridal apparel that combined both Rivers and Delta cultures beautifully. The wedding was tagged #mercyisblessed and was attended by top celebrities in Nigeria.
