Retrospect: Top Nigerian Celebrity Weddings That Thrilled Us In 2014

Hadiza&Olumiju Akala

The year 2014 was one no body want to forget in a hurry, especially because we got to see our favorite celebrities walk down aisle with their lovers in fabulous wedding ceremonies. Some of the weddings were rumored, and some came to us as a surprise. From actors to singers and even media personalities, no genre was left out.

Wedding bells rang although the year in the Entertainment industry. we are proud to present to you top Nigerian celebrity weddings that thrilled us in 2014.

Olu of Warri’s son, Tsola Emiko and Billionaire’s Daughter, Ivie Okunbor

When two offspring of billionaires come together to wed, you should be able to envisage what will happen. When Tsola Emiko got married few weeks ago to Ivie Okunbor, one of the daughters of billionaire businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbor, the whole of Benin went agog and was shut down. The two families involved sent private jets to pick up their guests to attend the traditional wedding in Benin. It was a grand wedding! The white wedding took place at St Luke’s Church in London, November 15th.

Hadiza&Olamiju Akala

Hadiza Okoya and Olamiju Alao-Akala

Hadiza Okoya, daughter of billionaire businessman, Chief Rasaq Okoya got married April 20, to her boo, Olamiju Alao Akala who is the first son of former Oyo state Governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala. The wedding Nikkai and white wedding took place at the bride’s father’s expansive estate in Lagos. 

Tawa savage&Tee-Billz

Tiwa Savage And Tunji Balogun

When popular singer got married, the whole of Nigeria was agog! The traditional wedding took place at the Ark Event Centre in Lagos. After a three-hour procession, Tiwa Savage and her manager Tunji ‘Tee-Billz’ Balogun were joined together in holy matrimony. After fulfilling the traditional rites, the couple were prayed for and blessed by the family and guests at the ceremony. The couple, family and guests have now moved to the main hall of the Ark Vicinity, Lekki from the small hall where the traditional marriage was held. The wedding was said to costed a whooping N30million.

Sidney Esiri And Simi Osomo

Dr Sid and Simi Osomo’s wedding was the talk of the town. The church wedding service held at Ikoyi Baptist Church, followed by a grand reception at Oriental Hotel on Saturday August 2nd in Lagos. The lovely couple had their traditional wedding on July 27 at the Ark Event center, Lagos state. One of the things that wowed our minds about the wedding was the surprise groom dance.

Lagos Socialites Joke And Azeez Ogedengbe

On the 25th of October, there was an awesomely fabulous wedding in Lagos. This wedding which trended on Instagram and twitter was tagged #JokeAndAzeez2014 and it had an amazing theme of glass, overtly classy and it graced many popularly known stars. The bride wore a Vera Wang ball gown and Christian Louboutin….and then their Grand Ballroom is wow! The wedding convoy was Rolls Royce and 3 G class deep which conveyed them all to the reception venue. There was a VIP area at their reception venue that was sponsored by Rolex.

Iradat&Abdulrahman

Iradat Faruq-Onikijipa & Abdulrahman Akanbi’s Grand Wedding

Abdulrahman couldn’t take his eyes off the lovely Iradat in all their wedding ceremonies. The beautiful couple held their Nikkai, Walima and other festivities in the historic city of Ilorin in Kwara State, and ended the marriage celebration with a glorious reception at the Grand Ballroom at Oriental Hotel, Lagos.