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Popular writer, Solomon Buchi, has wedded his fiancée, Arike.
Buchi shared pictures from the wedding via his Instagram account on Wednesday.
He wrote, “The most beautiful moment in our lives yet. I got to be joined as one with Àríké Adeola, now Adeola Solomon-Buchi 🥰Marriage, an institution so sacred, and in the presence of family and a few friends, we tied our nuptial vows and committed to forever.
On this note, on behalf of my wife and I, we’d like to wish you a happy Wednesday ✌🏾🫶🏾”
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, is set to hold her white wedding at a manor in North Yorkshire, England, this weekend.
According to BellaNaija, Dominic and her husband, Fidelis Anosike, who wedded traditionally earlier this year will host friends and family to their white wedding ceremony.
The historic location where they are getting married is said to be a 900-year-old Abbey.
Some celebs on Dominic’s bridal train include, Michelle Dede, Kate Henshaw, Vicky Sogunro and Dr. Olivia Waturuocha.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, is set to marry his sixth wife, Temitope Adesegun, on Monday October 24, 2022.
The Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Sunday.
According to Olafare, the Ooni’s sixth wife-to-be, Adesegun, is a princess from Ijebu land.
Singer Davido, has confirmed that he would be marrying Chioma Rowland, the mother of his son, Ifeanyi, in 2023.
In one Instastory posted by the flamboyant UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega,
OBO declared that the nuptials would be next year.
In the video, Adegboyega hailed Chioma as “Our wife, our real wife,” and Davido added, “Hundred per cent, going down, 2023.”
Adegboyega had earlier gifted Chioma one Hermes Birkin bag.
A bride-to-be has sent a message to all her friends asking them to donate N5000 each towards her upcoming wedding.
A friend of the bride-to-be who shared the story online, also shared the message all the friends received from the lady asking for the money.
See the message below
The wife, sister and mother of a groom who died alongside five others in Enugu State, are among eight victims in the hospital.
The groom, Obinna Dieke and five relatives died on Saturday, August 27, at Eka Utara, Adani community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state after his traditional wedding.
The Makurdi, Benue State based businessman, and his relatives returned from the ceremony held in the bride’s home in Obollor-Eke, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State on Friday, August 26, and continued with the celebration when they returned to Adani.
The following morning, they were all found unconscious in a room with foamy discharge from their mouths.
Sources in the community suspect that the victims died of carbon dioxide inhaled from a power generator, which was brought onto the veranda of a house where the victims stayed while it was raining after they returned from the wedding ceremony.
Speaking to BBC Pidgin, Chinedu Dieke, the younger brother of the groom, said that their in-law, Joseph Ogbonna, and his two sons, Chijindu, and Obinna also died in the tragic incident.
Chinedu said his late brother’s bride, Nebechi, his sister, Goodness and mother of Chijindu and Obinna, are among those receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in the community.
He also said their mother (groom’s mother) is hospitalised but responding to treatment.
The traditional wedding of gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo to her man, Pastor Blessed, took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers state today August 12.
Entertainers including Adesua Etomi and her husband Banky W, Chi Gurl, Waje, and many more.
Some Nigerian photographers have shared their experiences with grooms on wedding day.
They disclosed this during a question and answer session with popular wedding photographer, Henry Orji, on Instagram. According to one of the photographers, a groom engaged in threesome on the morning of his wedding.
“I remember one time groom was having a threesome in the morning before dressup so had to wait for him to finish before we started shooting. Also the babes from the threesome came to the wedding later.”
A Nigerian man, Sufiyanu Abubakar Salihu is set to marry Fatima Ibrahim Kani, the younger sister of his late fiancée, Rukaiya Ibrahim Kani.
It was reported that Sufiyanu and Rukaiya, were set to be married on August 12, 2022, in Bauchi State but she passed away on Wednesday, July 27.
Sufiyanu also took to Twitter on July 28, to announce the death of Rukaiya.
Fatima had mourned her sister a day after she died, writing; “Indeed, life is ephemeral and death is inevitable and certain end.
I lost yet another sister Ruqayya Ibrahim Kani (Aunty Ummi), her marriage was scheduled to take place in two weeks from now but now she’s gone forever. Ya Allah kagafarta mata kamata rahama kasa inna mu yazo mucika da imani. Plz pray for my sister.”
The elder brother of the sisters, Aliyu Ibrahim Kani, took to Facebook on Wednesday, August 3, to announce that the wedding will hold on same date between Sufiyanu and Fatima.
Late Sister Rukayya Ibrahim Kani issa a graduate of public health and so zara too issa graduate of public health from Bauchi State University. She’s an immediate sister to late Aunty ummi same father, mother. Everything about them is equally the same. It’s happening again. This is a lesson and all thanks to our parents and a special one to both malam sufiyan and sister zara.
Nigerian music executive, Banky W has said that he was disappointed his protégé, Wizkid could not attend his wedding to Adesua Etomi.
He spoke during an interview on Blackbox interview series, while also speaking on Wizkid’s exit from Empire Mates Entertainment.
Recall, Banky W and Adesua Etomi had a star studded weddings in 2017, but unfortunately, the Starboy was not in attendance.
The EME boss admitted that he was disappointed about Wizkid’s absence at his wedding but said that he understood that he was busy at the time. He disclosed that the ‘Joro’ crooner later called to apologise.
Was I disappointed that he wasn’t at the wedding? I was, but I know he tried because there was a show with a lot of the artists…I think it was One Africa.
“But he called at the time that he was so sorry,” Banky said.
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Players in the Nigerian movie industry attended the traditional wedding ceremony of their colleague, Rita Dominic in Mbaise, Imo State, on Tuesday.
The veteran thespian tied the knot with her partner, Fidelis Anosike, after the pair formalised their engagement earlier this month.
The private event was attended by Ego Boyo, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, founder of EbonyLife studios, Mo Abudu, veteran actress, Joke Silva, Chioma Chukwuka and Michelle Dede, among .
A Nigerian lady identified as Ada Uburu, a social media content creator and agronomist has mentioned on her social media platform that she is calling off her marriage with her partner due to domestic violence, emotional and psychological abuse.
The River State-born lady made this known in a Facebook post on Wednesday, April 13. She stated that she has been unhappy in the relationship and she is prepared to Walk away.
The wedding ceremony between Ada and her partner, David Okike has been scheduled to take place this coming Saturday, April 15, however, she is not willing to go through with it.
Her narrative reads in part:
“Hello Guys!!!
I never wanted to bring this here but I have to, I am a type of person who likes to keep my relationship away from social media but this is for clarification purposes.
This was my secondary school classmate who I thought I knew to an extent. On December 28, 2020 he did the 1st and 2nd stage in my family marriage list which bride price happened to be on the 2nd stage which he paid. After he paid my bride price he started maltreating me.”
Uburu went on to reveal that her partner began to assault her in 2021 after he paid her dowry.
Speaking further, she mentioned that he promised to change, however, he has continued to maltreat her.
Her narration reads further:
“2021 was hell for me that at some point I left home, after everything we settled around November 2021 which he promised he will never beat me again. But still nothing CHANGED.
This is my reason why I am CALLING OFF the Traditional Marriage (Igba Ngwu) and White Wedding ceremony between me and DAVID OKIKE OFF. (Beating me was not part of the agreement in our Marriage)
This Saturday should have been my traditional and white wedding ceremony day…. I supposed to be happy but I am not.
For couple of months now I have been going through a lot.”
The lady went on to state that she is prepared to choose herself above any form of abuse and stay away from walking down the aisle with her partner.
In the concluding part of her narrative, she vowed to repay the dowry to family of her partner as she no longer wants to have anything to do with him.
The concluding part of her narrative reads:
“I have been in a TOXIC RELATIONSHIP for OVER a YEAR now.. I am aware that this may be a shock to many people, especially people from my Home Town. My supposed husband HIT and ABUSE me in any slightest provocation, just small misunderstanding without minding what condition I am into.
Because I have chosen ME and I will not live my entire life facing DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. My supposed husband is full of RAGE, BEATING me with his Belt, Stick, Broom is his DAILY ROUTINE, Many a times he had lifted his hammer ? on me and this Monday last week just because of little misunderstanding he beat me mercilessly and on the process of it he rushed into his mother’s kitchen for a cutlass, when I noticed he’s going for a weapon I locked the door behind him which he forcefully opened, both his mother and Sisters and some neighbors were begging him not to cut me with the cutlass … With all these things and more I am fed up.
I AM CALLING OFF THE WEDDING AND TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE (IGBA NGWU) BETWEEN ME AND DAVID OKIKE that supposed to hold on this Saturday 16th, April 2022.
Please to my family and friends I am so sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you ??
But I will not end up with a man who always promise that if I didn’t kill him, that he will kill me.
I am still suffering from unstoppable headache I sustained from the head injury he gave me 3 weeks ago.
The “bride price paid” will be Returned in due time.
Please Respect my choices. Thanks and God bless you all.”
Nollywood star actors, Adedimeji Lateef and Mo Bimpe are set to take their relationship to the next level as they will be walking down the aisle soon.
Popular Instagram blogger, Gistlovers recently shared photos of the couple’s wedding invitation card and revealed that despite them denying that they are in a relationship, the movie stars will do their wedding in December.
The post reads in part: ”Congratulations are in order as we prepare for #AA2021 we are selling Aso ebi for Vawulence Headquarters, Pepper them Red and you can jump in the lagoon green is the dress code from Vawulence headquarters, GLB Nation una no Dey play o.
CONGRATULATIONS BIMPE AND LATEEF, all the crushers ,Lateef is off market. He is Baba Atinuke now, igi pawpaw oni wo luwa o. I come in peace”
The wedding card revealed that the actors would be having their ceremony at Ikeja on Wednesday, December 22.
The hashtag #ADEADEFOREVER was also spotted in the card which has a romantic photo of the couple.
A lecturer at Taraba State University, TSU, Francis Collins Somorija and his former student, Mercy Momboya are set to wed on the 6th of November, 2021.
The wedding ceremony will hold in Yakoko, Zing Local Government Area of Taraba state.
Mercy announced their wedding in a post on her Facebook page where she also shared their love story.
The bride-to-be revealed that when her former lecturer approached her opened up about his intentions towards her, she thought he was trying to take advantage of her, but his determination is what led them to being a soon to be husband and wife.
She wrote; ”MR.FRANCIS COLLINS SOMORIJA, MY DESTINED HUSBAND TO BE.
Today been 1-11-2021, I want to share a little story about Collins Francis Somorija my husband to be….
First of all Collins was my lecturer in Taraba state University TSU, Department of Sociology. Anyway it is funny but it is unique & it is will be in record that a Departmental lecturer married his student.
I love that you have keep a record my lecturer turn husband…… Like joke like play when Collins open up to me he loves me seriously I thought he wanted to take advantage of me so, I was reluctant but he was so determined and trusting God that one day I will listen to him, Collins said I’m not going back to Adamawa this is the suitable place to stay.
When I agreed to his gentle request, I saw seriousness in him, though men are funny a times. They can change at anytime but in life u have to try someone no matter what I love his zeal because he really knows what he wants,his patients makes him to achieve his goal today.
Secondly we have seen a lot of trials in our relationship but because I have a strong husband he always raised me up anytime I’m weak, he makes me stronger, he respects me before everyone, he denied alot of ladies because of me.
Thank you my love for making me special before everyone, he hate seeing me angry, men like you are rare u have most of the quality a woman will always pray to have u never give up u are a strong man indeed anytime I think of how u patiently waited for me is not all men that can tolerate that I love you I love you I love you Collins.
Finally I won’t forget all his relatives and friends most especially his parents, they welcomed me in that house as if I’m from Taraba state. They hate seeing me disturb n is what I prayed for God to Join me with in-laws that will love me n support us in our relationship not in-laws that will try to see our downfall..At last my Prayers is answered. thank you Jesus! I love you my in-laws may God keep us together and continue to unite us forever and ever amen.
Two certificates collected in Taraba state University is not easy. It has been God all the way and I will forever be grateful to God. All honour and glory belong to him.
U are all invited my lovely friends please don’t b tired with us. Traditional wedding is now a history. Send forth is now a history. THE FINAL STAGE IS OUR WHITE WEDDING…BE OUR GUEST AND PRAY FOR US….. I love you all.”
A bride has been captured on camera being overtly dramatic and emotional on her wedding day.
In a video making rounds online, the woman and her hubby were exchanging their vows in the church when she suddenly started crying.
She cried profusely and left her groom in a state of confusion while holding his hand.
The bride had to be comforted by another lady believed to be part of her bridal train. The lady walked to the altar and handed a handkerchief to the bride which she used to wipe her tears.
Watch the video HERE
Nigerian entrepreneur, Fancy Acholonu allegedly called off her wedding with Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo due to cheating claims and threat messages.
This was disclosed by Instagram blogger, Cutie Juls, who explained that a lady threatened Fancy after revealing that she and Alex were in a relationship.
Although Fancy had doubts, the unnamed lady shared a video of her supposedly in the actor’s house, which served as proof that they had something.
Cutie Juls wrote;
“So y’all know Alex and fancy dated for sometime before meeting in person. So when Alex finally confirmed their dating etc, this particular lady started sending Fancy messages of how she is involved with Alex bla bla bla.
Sending her threatening messages at time o. Fancy kept asking Alex and he denied all knowledge of it. So after the Oba Obi Cubana thing, Alex somehow somehow got into a mess.
Our source did not say they were knacking. But apparently the mystery girl sent videos of her in Alex’s home to Fancy. And called her desperado etc. She even mocked her on top. With Video evidences of this mystery girl in Alex house confirms indeed there is some sort of relationship.
So that was how Fancy blocked Alex everywhere. Phone, social media etc. Cuz to her, the same lady you’ve denied having anything to do with is sending current videos of she in your house. In the middle of the night.
Oga Alex beg tey, even begged through people he thought Fancy will normally listen to. Fancy stood her grounds and said no.
Hmm Oga Alex was far gone with preparations o. There is even this popular drink people that Oga Alex had deposited about N8mil with for deposit to supply drinks. [You can confirm from Alex if you doubt].
Hmm all preparations etc just went down the drain cuz Fancy got a yankee girl mind. No is no. Nothing like, “it won’t happen again. Give me another chance” when there is proof that you lied.
Hmmm so people that’s how we lost this beautiful union that we were all looking forward to.”
Fashion entrepreneur, Fancy Acholonu, has confirmed her split from Nollywood Actor, Alex Ekubo.
According to her, their engagement and wedding has been called off.
Fancy released a statement on her social media page, saying that she took the best decision for herself.
Read the statement; ”Hey guys, I am writing to inform you all officially that I have ended my relationship, engagement, and I have called off the wedding with Alexx Ekubo. I am aware that this may be a shock to many people.
I made the best decision for myself, because it is important that everyone finds their happiness and live in their truth. At this time my family and I ask for you all to please respect our privacy. Thank you so much!”
Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo and his fiancé, Fancy Acholonu, have called off their engagement.
Ripples Nigeria gathered on Wednesday that Acholonu called off the engagement and deleted their joint Instagram page, FalexxForever.
She had unfollowed the movie star on Instagram even though he still follows her.
She also removed Ekubo’s various photos from her Instagram account.
But the actor still keeps the photos and videos from their engagement ceremony on his social media page.
The couple got engaged in Los Angeles, United States.
They were billed to walk down the aisle in November.
An Ugandan man, Dr Patrick Mbusa Kabagambe, has made local news headlines after he reportedly ran away on his wedding eve.
He was said to have gone to his friend’s house to rest because he was stressed.
According to Daily Monitor, Patrick and Christabella Banturaki were to set to tie the knot at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero in Kampala City last Saturday, April 10. The reception had been organised at Silver Springs Hotel in Kampala.
However, on the eve of the historic day, Dr Kabagambe disappeared and his mobile phone was switched off. This triggered panic, frantic calls, anxiety and confusion among his friends, family and in-laws.
His worried bride-to-be in company of her uncle went to Kasangati Police Station, Wakiso District, where they opened a case of a missing person.
Detectives, relatives and friends began a frantic search for the would-be groom. Worried relatives flooded social media with messages announcing the sudden disappearance of Dr Kabagambe, imploring well-wishers to share information wherever he is spotted, dead or alive.
Dr Patrick Mbusa Kabagambe has been reported missing with his car UBH 905X on the eve of his wedding this Saturday, 10 April 21, and all his known [telephone] contacts are switched off. The case has been reported at Kasangati Police Station, SD REF 22/10/04/2021. Patriots, let’s assist trace the suspect/victim,” a relative posted in a WhatsApp group last Saturday.
On the wedding day, Dr. Patrick still didn’t show up, converting what should have been a blissful ceremony into an agonising blind search.
The bride, who had been informed hours earlier that her groom has yet to appear did not head to All Saints Nakasero Cathedral.
However, some relatives, unaware of the developments, appeared at the church for the scheduled wedding, only to find neither the bride nor the groom was present.
The search continued the following day, Sunday, April 11. But before the police could engage other tracking units to establish his last contacts, Dr Kabagambe presented himself at Wandegeya Police Station in Kampala.
The deputy spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, who confirmed the incident on Monday, Aprl 12, said Dr Kabagambe told detectives that he was not a missing person as reported to the Force, but elected to spend a night at the home of an undisclosed friend.
He said he was stressed. He didn’t have a reason why he didn’t want to marry Ms Banturaki. We later released him on police bond as investigations continue,” Mr Owoyesigyire said.
However, there is no clear penal offence that the police can prefer against him given the fact that he claimed that he married Ms Banturaki in customary ceremony and even paid bride price. In Uganda, the law recognises customary marriage.
Mr Owoyesigyire said they are waiting for Ms Banturaki to record a statement with detectives to determine the next course of the case.
A close relative of Dr Kabagambe, who spoke to Daily Monitor, said the runaway groom is “traumatised” while the entire family is distressed over the flopped wedding.
A Nigerian lady has cried out over a dilemma she has found herself in, involving her fiancée who demanded that they must take blood oath.
According to her, the introduction will be taking place soon, and her man is insisting that they would take the oath before then but she has reservations about it.
She said they are both believers but she does not want to take the blood oath because she’s afraid it could lead her to hell.
The lady added that her parents are mounting pressure on her to settle down and she doesn’t know what to do.
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