The beat list: 7 most popular Nigerian weddings of the decade so far

However, when it comes to a celebrity’s wedding, the standard is always top notch.

From the star-studded guest list, iconic Aseobi to even the hashtags that can go viral on social media for weeks, Nigerian celebrities sure know how to make a wedding the talk of the town.

On our list this week, we’ll look at seven of the most popular celebrity weddings that have made headlines of the decade so far.

1 Williams Uchimba and Prunella Oscar

Although Prunella was relatively unknown in the celebrity world, they had a famous wedding.

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It was one of the most talked about posts in the entertainment industry. They walked down the aisle the following year at a surprise private wedding. Javi and Jaddoni welcomed their first child in 2021.

3 Rita Dominic and Fidelis Anosik

Nollywood screen goddess Rita Dominic sent social media into a frenzy on Christmas Day, 2020, after she shared a photo of her and her partner, Fidelis Anosik.

This will be the first time that the movie star has revealed the identity of her partner since she began her career two decades ago.

Let’s just say Dominic’s wedding was the most attended celebrity wedding since Banki W and Adisua Etomi’s carnival-like wedding in 2017.

4 Kimi Aditiba and Oscar Heyman Acre

She needs no introduction as she is one of the most talented video directors in Nigeria. Kimi Aditiba first set social media on fire in February 2022, when she announced that she was engaged to Oscar Hyman Akah.

While Nigerians were still trying to recover from Rita Dominic’s wedding, the date of Aditiba’s fairy tale wedding has been announced.

The couple married in April 2022 in Lagos. It was attended by whoever is in the entertainment industry. One of the unique accomplishments of the wedding was the absence of the usual colored Asobi. Family members, friends, and well-wishers were all dressed differently.

5 Toyin Lawani and Segun Wealth

Nigerian fashion designer Toyin Lawal can be described as capable of going the extra mile to achieve anything – a common feat in her fashion designs.

Well, when she announced that she was getting married to celebrity photographer Segun Wealth, her pre-wedding photos kinda gave everyone a hint of what to expect at a proper wedding.

The cool They got married in a colorful ceremony in 2021. The wedding took place in one of the most expensive event centers in Lagos.

Just like most of the weddings on this list, it was a star-studded wedding. Not only did the attendees include celebrities, but also witnessed some royalties and government figures honoring the occasion.

A celebrity who has always kept his life private is veteran rapper Ikechukwu. In September 2020, the rapper teased fans and followers on social media with a photo of his model partner Ella. Questions about his relationship began to fill the lips of Nigerians.

7 Emmanuel Ikubissi and Anita Adtoy

The following year, the couple had their wedding ceremony. It was one of the most talked about weddings at the time.

Unfortunately, in 2021, rumors of a crisis in their marriage began to clear the air. This started after the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram and deleted their wedding photos.

Rumors of their marriage crash came barely a year after they walked down the aisle.