The Nigerian entertainment scene in the first half of 2024 served us nothing short of breathtaking celebrity weddings. These unions captivated fans and filled social media timelines with stunning photos, ‘God when’ moments, blending luxury, exquisite tradition, and unforgettable celebrations with raindrops of love.
These celebrities in 2024 gave us surprise proposals, traditional ceremonies stewed in culture and modern fairytale nuptials.
Let’s check out the six top Nigerian celebrity weddings that made this year unforgettable, leaving fans and netizens salivating for more.
1. Kunle Remi and Boluwatiwi Oye
Talented Nollywood actor, Kunle Remi was the first to ring the wedding bells with a surprise that left his fans in awe.
The actor caught everyone off guard in January when he announced his court wedding to Boluwatiwi Oye.
Kunle flew to America to propose to his love, who said she was in shock until he slipped the ring onto her finger.
Their wedding was the talk of the town, with the attendance of industry colleagues, influencers, and notably billionaire Femi Otedola, uncle to the bride.
Social media buzzed with the couple’s sensual dance clips, guest dancing and performing and pictures from their big day. Many congratulated Kunle for bagging Otedola’s niece.
2. Veekee James and Femi Atere
Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James set a new standard for bridal elegance with her wedding to Femi Atere on February 10.
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Known for her outstanding and out-of-the-box style, Veekee donned ten breathtaking wedding outfits on her D-Day and trust the award-winning designer, she delivered each more stunning than the last.
Veekee’s ten exquisite attires made the wedding one of the most talked-about events of the year.
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The wedding attracted A-list celebrities.
3. Moses Bliss and Marie Wiseborn
Gospel singer Moses Bliss turned heads with his engagement to Marie Wiseborn, a Ghanaian he met on Instagram.
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Edged in our memories is Bliss’s romantic proposal that was held in London, United Kingdom at a church decorated with rose petals with a screaming ‘Will you marry me?’ and a personalised song he wrote for her, “She said yes!”
In February, they held their civil wedding in Abuja, Nigeria and the traditional one in Accra, Ghana.
At the traditional wedding, the couple dazzled in silk suits and dresses, with the bridal party adorning orange outfits. Marie’s parents were prettified in the beautiful kente attire.
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Since it was a beautiful blend of Nigerian and Ghanaian cultures, I want to believe both Nigerian jollof rice and Ghanaian jollof rice were served at the reception.
4. Theophilus Sunday and Ashlee White
Gospel singer Theophilus Sunday in March announced his engagement to Ashlee White, flooding the internet with their pre-wedding pictures in immaculate white outfits.
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In a post she captioned “A New Era,” in February, Ashley announced her engagement while keeping her man’s identity secret until the chant minister made the announcement.
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In April, the couple held their traditional wedding ceremony and exchanged vows in a church wedding ceremony.
5. Davido and Chioma #CHIVIDO
The long-awaited wedding of Davido and Chioma finally took place on June 25, 2024. It is July 1st and the buzz from the wedding hasn’t stopped, that was how much it shook everywhere, much to the delight of fans worldwide.
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The celebrity power couple celebrated their union with a grand traditional ceremony in Lagos. Chioma wore a custom-made gown that paid homage to her Igbo heritage.
Davido and his bride impressed in four different outfits for the day, three traditional outfits and an evening outfit for the wedding after-party.
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The wedding was an exclusive event that was attended by top dignitaries such as former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, the Ooni of Ife, Lagos, Ogun and Osun state governors, well one was his uncle.
Their relationship broke out in 2015, with Davido exclusively writing a song Assurance for Chioma his lover. Their love story has since gone through a lot of ups and downs, leading many to appreciate the couple’s resilience despite the tragedy they once faced.
6. Sharon Ooja and Ugo Nwoke
Actress Sharon Ooja tied the knot with her husband, Ugo Nwoke, in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues.
The church wedding was held at Harvesters International Christian Centre in Lagos, with the bride all smiles as her father walked her down the aisle.
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The wedding hashtag #CrazyaboutUS24 was fully covered by the couples and their guest in the traditional ceremony, with an explosion of colours and class.
Ooja described her love story as a miracle, according to her, Ugo’s love found her unexpectedly after a difficult heartbreak.
The bride said they dated for two and a half months and got engaged in the third month. Two months after the engagement, Ugo and Ooja said their vows.
The wedding event was so lit as she graced the occasion with six outfits. Her star-studded asoebi girls, including Bisola Aiyeola — chief bridesmaid, Jemima Osunde, and Ini Dima-Okojie wore stunning emerald green dresses.
What will the second half of 2024 bring?
As we celebrate the glitz and glam of these celebrity weddings, the anticipation for what the rest of 2024 holds is tangible.
Will more stars walk down the aisle, or will we witness lavish proposals? Many celebrities are low-key dating, choosing to use the surprise element. So we await the sound of wedding bells as the next six months unfold.
Here’s to hoping the next six months bring even more ‘awww’ moments and glamorous celebrations that keep us loving love and weddings.
