Ovation magazine issue 161

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ALL T HTHE E GLAMOUR O F F I CAND I ACOLOUR L W EOFDTHE D ISTAR-STUDDED N G A L B UEVENT M

THE FIRST CLASS WEDDING OF

OMOLOLA ONASANYA AND OLUSOLA OLADUNJOYE

© OVATION 2015

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OMOLOLA ONASANYA AND OLUSOLA OLADUNJOYE

THE FIRST CLASS WEDDING OF

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EXCLUSIVE PRE-WEDDING SHOOT

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THE INTRODUCTION

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he beautiful bride, Omolola Aribike, floated into church looking resplendent like a Princess, armin-arm with her proud father, Mr. Bisi Onasanya, GMD/CEO of First Bank Nigeria Plc. As she sashayed to the front row, all she had eyes for on this her happiest day yet was to meet her beau, the handsome Olusola Mustapha, a Banker and son of Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye and Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, the Commissioner of Education, Lagos State.

Smiling Shyly, Olusola, who had waited for many minutes, was beaming with joy as Omolola, who drew gasps of admiration from all present, took her position by his side. ‘Lola and ‘Sola who were both swept up by a tidal wave of affection throughout the spirit-filled occasion were eventually declared husband and wife

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Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God to the delight of family and friends.

The solemnization of their wedding was the highest point of several ceremonies that had been planned to formally transform their marital status from single to married.

THE INTRODUCTION Since both families are Yoruba, it was no surprise that the traditional aspects of the wedding proceedings will evolve according to the ancient Marriage Customs of the Yoruba race. Therefore, it was fitting for events to kick off with the Introduction.

Since the members of the couple's nuclear families must have met and become acquainted with each other, the Introduction is the ceremony where the extended families meet, interact and also carry

out some traditional rites.

The ceremony was held in the home of the Onasanyas and the Matriarch of the home, the ever graceful mother of the bride, Mrs. Helen Onasanya was fully in charge of arrangements, making sure that everything was in place for the wonderful occasion.

Mrs. Onasanya sizzled in her gold outfit and was well complemented by her husband who wore a gold cap with a flowing white Agbada. For the Oladunjoyes, they preferred a combination of brown and blue.

It must be said that blue was very prominent that day because the lovely couple also stepped out in brilliant blue! They really shone like a million stars.

It was a short, private and intimate ceremony that was nonetheless lively. Guests, who were the families' nearest and dearest, were truly entertained throughout the occasion.

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BEHOLD! THE GORGEOUS BRIDE

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THE SUAVE GROOM

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THE ADORABLE COUPLE: ‘LOLA AND ‘SOLA

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Bride’s mum, Mrs. Helen Onasanya & groom’s mum, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye

Mrs. Helen Onasanya with her sons

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Alhaji Azeez Abimbola Oladunjoye, groom’s father (3rd right) with other family members

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Yetunde Igbiniyesu & Abiola Onasanya, bride’s brother

Adeyemi Akiolu, best man & groom

Ladun Odumade, Eme Caiafas, bride & Oreoluwa George-Taylor

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Mr. Bisi Onasanya bride’s father with his sons

LA CEREMONIE DE MARIAGE ENTRE ET

‘LOLA ONASANYA ‘SOLA OLADUNJOYE

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uiconque connaît très bien Bisi Onasanya, le Directeur Général du Groupe et Président Directeur General de l’un des joyaux du monde des affaires au Nigeria, à savoir First Bank Nigeria (FBN), sait que c’est un homme qui ne parle pas beaucoup. Le beau banquier est toujours calme et serein, et arbore toujours un sourire qui peut faire fondre le plus coriace des cœurs. Il est l'une des rares personnes qui possèdent un comportement où toute la sérénité dans l'univers semble résider – il est génial et constant, même dans les circonstances les plus difficiles.

Toutefois, récemment, cet homme serein n’a pas succombé au fait de donner son premier enfant et sa fille unique, Omolola Aribike Onasanya, en mariage à son seul et unique ‘amour’, Olusola Oladunjoye, qui est également banquier mais avec la Standard Chartered Bank. Et au cas où vous ne le savez pas, Sola, est également le fils du Commissaire chargé de l'Education de l'Etat de Lagos, Mme Olayinka Oladunjoye.

Les noces qui ont marqué la fin de la vie de célibat des deux amoureux étaient un hommage au style, à la classe et à l’aristocratie d'autant plus que les magnats du monde des affaires du Nigeria, les personnalités royales, les politiciens de premier ordre, sont venus pour se réjouir avec le couple et leurs parents.

Le mariage traditionnel était riche en couleur et il s’est déroulé à l’Ark Events Centre de Lekki à Lagos, ce qui a donné le ton pour le mariage chrétien le week-end suivant. Les deux familles étant Yoruba, elles ont observé les exigences traditionnelles de mariage à l’Ark Events Centre avec le légendaire musicien King Sunny Ade qui a fait de cet événement un moment inoubliable.

Le week-end suivant était un jour où régnaient le bonheur, la gratitude et l’amour en l’église City of David Parish de ‘’The Redeemed Christian Church of God’’ de Lekki à Lagos, église qui a fourni un cadre approprié pour la formalisation de leur union devant Dieu, la famille et les amis. On dit qu’une pomme ne tombe jamais loin de l'arbre, et l'on pourrait affirmer que la belle mariée, Lola, était ravissante avec le sourire rayonnant qui illuminait son visage. Son voile n’a même pas pu cacher la joie sur son visage qui portait la touche de maquillage de BM-Pro. Pendant que les invités s’installaient pour la formalisation du merveilleux amour du couple, Lola est apparue à la porte de l’église, bras dessus bras dessous avec son père, resplendissante dans une robe de mariée en dentelle qui lui moulait le corps. Elle a accentué sa tenue avec de merveilleuses boucles d'oreilles en or.

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PARENTS OF THE BRIDE: MR. BISI ONASANYA AND MRS. HELEN ONASANYA

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PARENTS OF THE GROOM: ALHAJI AZEEZ OLADUNJOYE AND MRS. OLAYINKA OLADUNJOYE

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THE COUPLE’S FAMILIES MEET AND GREET

Bride’s father, Mr. Bisi Onasanya, GMD/CEO FirstBank Nigeria Plc in a jolly mood

Chief & Mrs. Sogbesan

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Bride’s father, Mr. Bisi Onasanya exchanging pleasantries with groom’s father, Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye

Bride’s mother dancing in excitement

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Mr. Bisi Onasanya & wife, Mrs. Helen Onasanya

Bride’s grandmother & family members

Mrs. Olusanya

Mr. & Mrs. Muyiwa Anwoju with Mrs. Olumide Anwoju

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Mrs. Solomon, Mary Iji, Mr. Ayobade Olajimi & Gbemi Olaniyi

Groom’s brothers

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Bride’s brothers

Kemi & Dami Onasanya

Adeyemi Audu & Eme Caiafas

Oreoluwa George-Taylor & Debola Oduntan

Seun Onayiga (R)

Tolu

Mrs. Adeola

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Oladunni Odumade

Funmilola Audu

joie. Elégant dans son costume parfaitement rehaussé avec une boutonnière et une pochette jaune et rose, Sola a capturé le visage de plus d’une jeune fille - un véritable prince charmant taillé sur mesure.

Dans son exhortation, le pasteur Idowu Iluyomade, principal pasteur de l’église City of David Parish, a exhorté le marié à aimer sa femme comme le Christ aime l'Eglise et a exhorté la mariée à être humble et soumise à son mari. Le pasteur Iluyomade a exhorté les deux tourtereaux à poursuivre un véritable amour dans leur mariage et à se comprendre, tout en leur conseillant de faire du Christ, le roi dans leur vie et dans leur foyer. Peu après l’exhortation, les amoureux ont échangé leurs vœux de mariage et leur premier baiser officiel, ce qui a été suivi par un chant et l'action de grâces.

Les éminentes personnalités qui étaient présentes étaient le Gouverneur de l’Etat d’Ogun, le Sénateur Ibikunle Amosun, le magnat de la banque, Jim Ovia, le jeune et beau dignitaire royal de Lagos, Oba Saheed

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Elegushi, entre autres.

C’est le même esprit de gaieté et de camaraderie à l'église et lors de la cérémonie traditionnelle une semaine plus tôt qui enveloppait le luxueux Eko Hôtel & Suites Convention Centre, où une réception grandiose a suivi afin de continuer la célébration avec de la musique, la boisson et la nourriture.

Dès l'entrée principale de la salle, dans le couloir et directement dans la salle de réception - un sentier magnifique et digne d’un évènement royal a été aménagé. C’était une affaire strictement par invitation et c’est pourquoi les invités, lorsqu’ils arrivaient, avaient les invitations que leur ont envoyées les Onasanyas et les Oladunjoyes, et ils les ont présentées au personnel de sécurité avant d'être autorisés à pénétrer dans la salle. Une fois admis, ils ont emprunté un couloir faiblement éclairé, bordé somptueusement de fleurs, de bougies, des images du couple et d’autres ornements.

La partie de la salle où le couple devait s’asseoir

était superbement aménagée. L’Oba de Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, le Gouverneur Seriake Dickson, de l'État de Bayelsa, l’ancien Gouverneur de l'Etat de Cross River, Donald Duke, l’ancien premier Président de la Banque, Alhaji Umaru Mutallab, les milliardaires Alhaji Aliko Dangote et Femi Otedola, Chief Molade Okoya Thomas, Oba Saheed Elegushi, Otunba Oba Otudeko, Hajia Bola Shagaya, étaient parmi les hautes personnalités présentes.

Avec la comédienne, Chi Girl, qui supervisait, la soirée a débuté avec une prière d'ouverture dite par Otunba Oba Otudeko. Les invités se sont régalés d’amuse-gueules qui ont été suivis par un buffet gastronomique et des vins exquis.

Les nouveaux mariés firent leur entrée avec les demoiselles d'honneur et le reste du cortège. Chief Joseph Sanusi, ancien gouverneur de la Banque Centrale du Nigeria (CBN), qui a présidé à l'occasion, s’est levé pour s’adresser au couple et aux invités en disant «je dois particulièrement féliciter les deux

Bride, Lola Onasanya, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye (groom’s mother), Mrs. Helen Onasanya (bride’s mother) & groom, Olusola Oladunjoye

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Dr. Leke Pitan, Mr. Bisi Onasanya, Mrs. Helen Onasanya, Mr. Muiz Banire with Alhaji & Mrs. Azeez Oladunjoye

Mr. Banjo & Alhaji Anwoju

Mr. Adeola & Wole Arogundade

Dele & Lanre Oladunjoye

Flavius Dacosta Oladunjoye

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Tunde & groom

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The groom: Olusola Oladunjoye & bride’s father, Mr. Bisi Onasanya

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Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye, Mrs. Olayinka Oladundoye, Olusola Oladunjoye with Mrs. Helen Onasanya & Mr. Bisi Onasanya

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The bride’s mother, Mrs. Helen Onasanya delivering a speech

Groom’s mother, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye delivering her speech

The groom, Olusola Mustapha Oladunjoye

The cheerful bride, Omolola Aribike Onasanya

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The bride, Omolola with her parents: Mr. Bisi Onasanya & Mr. Helen Onasanya

The bride with groom’d parents: Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye & wife, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye

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Couple with friends

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Groom with his friends

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Hon. Gbolahan Lawal, Lagos State, Commissioner for Agriculture

Lara Banjoko & Alhaja Funke Elegbede

Mrs. Jinadu

familles’’ dit-il.

Lola et Sola forment un beau couple. Je remercie les parents pour la façon dont ils les ont élevés. J’ai rencontré les deux en personne et j’ai été très impressionné. Lola est un joyau d'une valeur inestimable tandis Sola est un jeune homme plein de qualités. Je dois dire que leurs parents ont fait un bon travail ", a affirmé Chief Sanusi. À propos de la famille du marié, le banquier a plaisanté en disant, "Ils sont partis chercher parmi les belles dames et ils sont partis prendre la fille d’un de mes amis ; je les félicite pour leur dernière conquête."

Pour les parents de la mariée, il a dit, "Vous avez gagné un fils, un érudit avec un bon caractère ; il a reçu une bonne éducation, comme vous pouvez bien le remarquer".

Pour le couple, le président a dit, "Sola et Lola, regardez autour de vous et vous verrez que vous êtes grandement bénis. Dieu vous a bénis avec de grands parents. J’ai suivi le pasteur officiant et je ne suis pas sûr d’avoir quoi que ce soit à ajouter. Ma prière est que Dieu bénisse votre union’’.

C’est un long voyage et je peux vous le dire avec

mes 50 années d'expérience conjugale. Sola, les femmes ont une bouche plus tranchante que les hommes, donc je te conseille d’être patiente. Le pasteur a dit que vous devez faire de Dieu le pilier de votre maison. Dès demain, commencez à faire vos prières du matin ensemble lorsque vous vous lèverez pour consacrer le jour à Dieu. Tous les deux vous avez des parents formidables donc vous n’avez aucun autre choix que de réussir votre mariage’’ a conclu le président.

La coupure du gâteau a suivi, coordonnée par la Première Dame de l'Etat d'Ogun, Mme Olufunsho Amosun. Après cela, le couple a ajouté de l'émotion à la cérémonie en se donnant réciproquement un morceau du gâteau avec beaucoup d'amour - Lola s’est mise sur son genou à un moment donné pour nourrir respectueusement son mari en accord avec les préceptes de leur culture yoruba.

La danse entre le père et sa fille a suivi à la demande de Lola. Le père, tel un roi, a fièrement dansé avec sa fille qui se mouvait telle une princesse et tous les deux se balançaient majestueusement au rythme de la chanson "Unbreakable", du groupe musical irlandais,

Westlife. Le duo a été rejoint plus tard par la mère de la mariée, Mme Helen Onasanya ainsi que le marié et ses parents - à la demande de la mariée. Ils ont dansé au rythme de la chanson ‘’At Last’’ chantée à l'origine par Etta James, mais rendue populaire par la superstar, Beyonce.

La réception s’est transformée en la maison du divertissement, car différentes stars de la musique se sont succédées pour chanter les plus beaux tubes de la chanson nigériane, en particulier les tubes qui sont très populaires sur le continent.

La sensationnelle chanteuse nigériane, Tiwa Savage a ouvert la voie, sortant de nulle part à la stupéfaction des invités - parce que personne n’avait annoncé sa présence au préalable. Elle a chanté ‘’Colours of Love" la joie du nouveau couple. Lorsque que les invités se régalaient de la prestation musicale de Tiwa, Babatunde Fashola le Gouverneur de l'Etat de Lagos, a également fait une apparition inattendue, accueilli par le papa de la mariée et la Première Dame de l’Etat d'Ogun et la foule ravie a applaudi son Gouverneur.

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Mrs. Mrs. Ronke Enilari, Yoyinsola Makanjuola & Shade Adetiba

Dr. Idiat Olurant Adebule, SSG with Oluwakemi Adediran

Mr. & Mrs. Oshifeso

Adenike Ibiyemi & Alhaji Selimot Giwa

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Mr. Fanimokun, Mr. Ladi Ani-Mumuney & Mr. Adeola

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The love-filled couple: ‘Sola & ‘Lola

Kolapo Omidire, Mr. Bisi Onasanya & Folusho Abidakun

L-r: Uzor (2nd left), Mrs. Onasanya & Wole Arogundade

L-r: Folusho Abidakun (1st from left), Bayo Adelabu (3rd left), Mr. Bisi Onasaya & Uzor

Uzo & bride’s mother, Mrs. Helen Onasanya

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The couple with their dads: Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye & Mr. Bisi Onasanya

Eniola Oladunjoye with the couple

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Angela Adeboye with the couple

Bride’s mother, Mrs. Helen Onasanya, Omolola Sola Oladunjoye & Groom’s mother, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye

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Couple with groom’s siblings: Flavius Dacosta Oladunjoye, Demola, Lola Oladunjoye, Lanre Oladunjoye, Eniola Oladunjoye, Couple, Moradeke Oladunjoye, Ireayo, Dele Oladunjoye & Bola Oladunjoye

Couple with Eniola Masha

Eme Caiafas

Bride’s father, Mr. Bisi Onasanya

DJ Bobby

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The couple with parents

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Mr. Dayo Adeola, Mr. Bisi Onasanya & Mr. Ladi Ani-Mumuney

Couple with bride’s mum & grandparents

Mr. Adeola

Mr. Dayo Adeola

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Okoli, Tunde, Olusola Oladunjoye, Dare & Adeyemi

Mr. & Mrs. Oladunjoye with a friend

Moradeke, Olusola Oladunjoye & Dele Oladunjoye

Mr. Dele Oladunjoye, Mrs. Omolola Sola Oladunjoye, Mrs. Moradeke Oladunjoye & Mr. Olusola Oladunjoye

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Tunde, Omolola Sola Oladunjoye & Moradeke Oladunjoye

Omolola Sola Oladunjoye & Moradeke Oladunjoye

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Seun Onayiga with couple & other guest

Ladun Odumade & Omolola Sola Oladunjoye

Flavius Dacosta with the couple

Couple with Eniola Oladunjoye

se marier elle-même avait sans aucun doute ressenti le flux évident d'affection entre les jeunes mariés ainsi que la fascination que le marié avait pour sa femme, ce qui l’a poussé à dire à la mariée. Lola, vous êtes tellement belle», après quoi elle enchaina avec la chanson de Stevie Wonder " Isn't she lovely" avant de continuer avec une autre chanson.

Les nouveaux mariés ainsi que leurs familles ont dansé au rythme de "Sweet Mother" avant que le talentueux Disk Jockey de Cool FM 96.6, Dj Xclusive, ne livre certaines compilations musicales. Les mamans du couple et leurs amies ont eu leur moment sur la piste et elles ont dansé joyeusement au rythme des chansons fournies par Shuga Band.

Et juste au moment où certains invités croyaient que tout était terminé, Olamide, le chanteur de "Turn up", est apparu, ce qui a suscité une frénésie parmi ses nombreux fans dans le public. Les Jeunes et les vieux, ont dansé et se sont réjouis aux airs mélodieux du talentueux rappeur. Shuga Band a terminé la soirée en toute beauté ce qui offrit un dénouement spectaculaire et merveilleux à la soirée.

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Eniola Oladunjoye, Flavius Dacosta Oladunjoye, Ireayo, Bola Oladunjoye, Moradeke Oladunjoye, Dele Oladunjoye, Lola Oladunjoye & Lanre Oladunjoye

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THE ENGAGEMENT

THE PREPARATION: BRIDE

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Oreoluwa George-Taylor, Oladunni Odumade, Antoinette Magadi, bride, Eme Caifas (Chief bride’s maid), Irone Egbejule & Jaega Wise

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his was when the real celebration of love began. It was the first public presentation of Omolola and Olusola-and it was colourful, classy and lively.

The venue, The Ark Event Centre was turned into an upscale and wonderfully inviting sea of blue-which was obviously the colour of the day.

The decor, centre-pieces, floral arrangement, chandeliers and the lovely peacocks that dotted every corner made the venue top notch. The venue was in tandem with the calibre of first-rate guests that had been invited to share the occasion with the couple and their families.

First to arrive were Mr. and Mrs. Onasanya.

They spent time greeting friends and family members who were already waiting, a testimony to their great humility. They were soon joined by the Oladunjoyes-and the Compere soon took charge.

For such occasions like this, the bride is usually the main focus. She was the cynosure of all eyes and for some reason maybe because she knew that Olusola was already hers, she was very relaxed as she was preparing for this important aspect of the wedding programme.

The bride's make-up was handled by a team from BMpro, the company which has Banke Meshida-Lawal at the helm of affiars, her hair too was in a top-notch shape. It was handled by Abbey of Abbey Salon. By the time she was ready in her cream outfit-she sparkled!

As it is the norm, there was a marriage proposal letter from the groom's family that was read for all, then the bride's family responded by reading its own marriage acceptance letter. It was quite an emotional moment for the Onasanyas as it dawned on them that Omolola, their lovely baby, was ready to take a major step in her life, and begin the journey of starting her own family.

They prayed for many minutes during this segment of the ceremony for their dear daughter, her husband and the new family they were about to build together as one body and one flesh.

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THE ENGAGEMENT to the arena first, he was led in by his parents and a retinue of family members who were singing and dancing. As soon as he got to the front of the bride's family, the ever-smiling groom and his friends as a sign respect, all prostrated to greet their in-laws.

He was then welcomed with a warm embrace by Mr. Bisi Onasanya and wife, Mrs. Helen Onasanya: It was obvious that in their hearts, they were saying: this is a son in-law in whom we are well-pleased. They then showered him with prayers. His parents also took turns to pray for him as he embarks on this journey to marital bliss. All eyes were now trained on the entrance as everyone awaited the arrival of the beautiful bride.

After what seemed like an eternity, Omolola whose face was covered with a veil danced into the venue to cheers and applause of family and friends. She was an epitome of joy, smiling gleefully as she made way to the centre of the venue were all the traditional ceremonies were unfolding.

A session of prayers soon followed by both parents and close family members including Chief Joseph Sanusi, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. Oba Otudeko.

The couple were soon invited to the centre of the arena where, the bride was asked to choose one special gift among the lot presented to her by her in-laws. As one with a thoroughbred Christian upbringing, Omolola did not bat an eye as she chose the Bible-and because of her wise choice, the guests cheered!

The couple then cut their cake and later left the arena for a change of outfit as the evergreen King of World Beats, King Sunny Ade took centre stage to entertain guests which included Oba of Lagos, HRM, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, UBA Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola and Deputy Governor of Lagos, H.E Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.

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Oreoluwa George-Taylor, Antoinnette Magadi, Jaega Wise, Irone Egbejule & Billy

Antoinette Magadi, Irone Egbejule & Jaega Wise

Dele Oladunjoye & Olusola Oladunjoye

Groom & brothers: Bola Oladunjoye & Dele Oladunjoye

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Parents of the couple

The Bride’s parents: Mr. & Mrs. Bisi Onasanya

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Mr. Bisi Onasanya with Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye

Groom’s parents: Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye & wife, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye

Mothers of the couple: Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye & Mrs. Helen Onasanya

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Parents of the groom: Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye & Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye Oladunjoye

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Oba of Lagos, HRH Rilwan Akiolu, Chief (Mrs.) Kemi Nelson & Mr. Bisi Onasanya

Mrs. Oluranti Adebule, SSG, Lagos State, Alhaja Bintu Tinubu, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu with Mr. Bisi Onasanya

Mr. Bisi Onasanya with Chief & Mrs. Joseph Sanusi

Tony Elumelu, Chairman,UBA & Ladi Balogun, GMD/CEO, FCMB

Prince Ajibola Afonja with Dr. Oba Otudeko

Deputy Governor of Lagos, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire & First Lady, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola

Mrs. Nike Akande with Chief & Chief (Mrs.) Joseph Sannusi

Mr. Albert Okumagba, Chairman, BGL, Mr. Yemi Adeola & Wole Arogundade

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Tokunbo Sijuwade

Mothers of the couple with Mrs. Adeola

Bride’s parents with Mr. & Mrs. Yemi Adeola

Elizabeth Da Costa, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, Eniola Oladunjoye & Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye

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Ayo Sanya, Mr. & Mrs. Onasanya with traditional compere (Alaga)

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The Oladunjoyes

The Oladunjoyes

Iyawo Ile (Wives of the Oladunjoye family)

Iyawo Ile Oladunjoye

Chief & Mrs. Sogbesan with Mrs. Sola Ajala

Parents of the bride

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Groom’s parents praying

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Chief (Mrs.) Raimi, Chief Onsanya & Mrs. Idowu

Chief & Mrs. Joseph Sanusi praying

Mr. & Mrs. Onasanya with acceptance letter

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Groom with friends

Olusola Oladunjoye, Alaga (Traditional compere) & Eniola Oladunjoye

Adeyemi Akiolu & groom

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Groom’s parents praying for their son & friends

Bride’s parents: Mr.& Mrs. Bisi Onasanya

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Bride’s parents with groom

Groom with parents

Remi Banjo, groom & Odutola Anwoju

L-r: Alhaja Bintu Tinubu, Groom (middle) & Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, SSG

Groom with Chief & Mrs. Joseph Sanusi

Groom’s parents with groom

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Groom & Dr. Oba Otudeko

Bride’s parents with Dr. Oba Otudeko

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Groom with friends

Eniola, groom & Moradeke

The handsome groom

Ireayo, Eniola, groom, Moradeke & Elizabeth

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Arhike Odukoya

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Alhaja Bintu Tinubu, bride & Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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Alhaja Bintu Tinubu (mother of Oando Plc’s GMD/CEO, Mr. Adewale Tinubu), the couple & Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, Alhaja Bintu Tinubu, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the couple with Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye

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Bride’s parents showering her with blessings

The bride with her parents

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Groom’s parents praying for couple

Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, Mr. Lanre Oladunjoye, (groom’s brother), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu & Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye

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SSG, bride & Odutola Anwoju

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Couple with their parents

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Eniola Oladunjoye, Ireayo, Couple, Elizabeth Da-Costa & Moradeke Oladunjoye

Couple with Yeye

Couple with Angela

Otunba Fatai Olukoga with couple & other guests

Mrs. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, SSG, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye & guest

Couple with Mrs. Caiafas

Couple with Niyi Ibiyemi, Fola Ibiyemi, Bimbo Ibiyemi & Mrs. Ibiyemi

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Adeyemi Akiolu, couple & friends

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Couple with grandmother

Damilola Onasanya with couple

Chief Bride’s maid, Eme Caiafas with couple

Eniola Oladunjoye, Moradeke Oladunjoye with their parent

Olusola Oladunjoye & Adeola Gbagba

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Groom with brothers

Groom with brothers

Mr. & Mrs. Onasanya with Pastor Idowu Iluyomade (2nd left)

Bride’s brothers with the groom

Ayomide & Olusola Oladunjoye

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Bride’s mother, Mrs. Helen Onasanya

Mama Subomi Onasanya

Fola Abidakun & Abiola Onasanya

Selimot, Dr. Robert Banjo,Olabo Adenuga & Alhaja Iyabo Anwoju

Bukky Majekodunmi

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Dr. Oba Otudeko with groom’s parents

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Chief (Mrs.) Kemi Nelson & Alh. Bintu Tinubu

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Alh. Bintu Tinubu, Lagos Deputy Gov., Her Excellency Mrs. Adejoke OrelopeAdefulire & Dame Abimbola Fashola

Mrs. Taofik Tijani (L)

Mrs. Odutola & Mrs. Iyabo Aluko

Mr. & Mrs. Dipo Opatola

Mrs. Ganiyat Odunsi & Mrs. Iyabo Akerele

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Chief (Mrs.) Nike Akande

Mr. Olutayo Olugbemi, Mr. Kunle Jinadu, Mr. Bayo Olugbemi & Mr. Emmanuel Emedo

Yetunde Igbiniyesu, Tolu Shoderu, Bola Kuru & Hon. Sobra Shogbamimu

Mr. & Mrs. Kola Olayinka

Kehinde Olayinka, Lydia Agose, Titilayo Abraham & Ronke Adedeji

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Mr. Bisi Onasanya greeting Chief & Chief (Mrs.) Akinola Shogbesan

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Mr. Albert Okumagba, Chairman, BGL

Segun Awolowo Jnr.

Otunba Niyi Adebayo

Mrs. Olusola Ajala, Chief Akinola Shogbesan & Chief (Mrs.) Akinola Shogbesan

DIG & Mrs. Isreal Ajao Rtd, OON

Mrs. Yetunde Idris, Mrs. M. A. Rabiu, Olori Mojisola, Olori Funbi & Bukky Agbayewa

Mr. & Mrs. Agada Apochi

Akin & Tope Opatola

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Tunde Folayan, Wole Fanimokun, Kunle Jinadu, Bunmi Aderonmu & Akin Denton

Ms. Ruth Benamaisia-Opia, Ms. Siene Allwell-Brown, Ms. Taba Allwell-Brown & Mrs. Ranti Aborowa

Hon. & Mrs. Tokunbo Abiru with Mrs. Janet Adetu (Jaytee) (middle)

Mrs. Adeola Farinde ( Mama faaji), Yetunde Umukate & Mrs. Akata

Mr. & Mrs. Fanimokun

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Mr. Bisi Onasanya with DIG & Mrs. Isreal Ajao

Mrs. Abiola Agbe-Davies & Mrs. Olukemi Osuade

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Teslim Bello Osagie, Timi George, Engr. Olawunmi Gasper & guest

Bride’s mother with friends

Toyin, Bimpe David-Ajayi & Fasilat

Engr. Olawunmi Jasper, Mrs. Ebun Oladimeji & Ronke Oladeinde

(R) Engr. Olawunmi Gasper with other guests

Mrs. Adeola & guest

Mr. Joe Ikhouria & Ayinde Jinadu

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Mrs. Funmi Sodipo & Mrs. Ronke Anibaba

Tolu Shoderu, Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney & Mrs. Ranti Aborowa

Mrs. Isreal Ajao, Mrs. Funmi Sodipo & Mrs. Ronke Anibaba

Chief Mrs. Lawal Dayo, Tinuke Onasanya-Lawal & Peju Alao

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Mrs. Ronke Oladapo & Mrs. Mojisola Jaji (JP)

Mrs. Funmi Oduseso & Mrs. Morenike Johnson

Mrs. Janet Adetu (right)

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Folashade Ogundiran & Yetunde Idowu

Funmi Aiyeola & Jumoke Olaniyan

Jumoke Olaniyan, Damola Olaniyan & Bukola Adesanya

Lara Banjoko, Emmanuel Abiodun & Rev. Dr. Funke Abiodun

Toyin & Bimpe David-Ajayi

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Ayotunde Ilesanmi & Folake Odunuga

Michael Effiong, Editor, Ovation International Magazine

Bukky Saheed, Abosede Osho & Funmi Adebayo

Chief (Mrs) Florence Efundola, Aare Yeyeluwa of Idimuland

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Folajimi Otudeko & Babafemi Otudeko

Deborah Olayinka & Dad

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Rev. Dr. Funke Abiodun, Gift Ideh, Motunde Mohammed, Tonia Oluade & Adeola Farinde (Iya Faaji)

Princess Bola & Segun Ali

Mr. & Mrs. Olufemi Adebanjo

Mrs. Aderonke Adeyemi & Mrs. Ngozi Mbaegbu

Mrs. Christy Abong & Mrs. Mercy Emedo

Mrs. T. S. Fashola (WATERGATE), Mrs. Margaret Balokor & Mr. Emmanuel Fiyan

Mrs. Iyabo Adeola, Mrs. Olatubosun Olajumoke & Mrs. Funmi Babington Ashaye

Mrs. Shola Adesile, Mrs. Funmi Martins & Mr. & Mrs. Jackson-Ogunlola

Mr. Junior Anwoju & Mrs. Bimpe Oluwatuyi

Yinka Anwoju (right)

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Mrs. Jane Adetu & Mrs. Helen Onasanya

Mrs. Jane Adetu, Mrs. Helen Onasanya, Mrs. Aderonke Adeyemi & Mrs. Ngozi Mbaegbu

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Mr. & Mrs. Fanimokun

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L-r: Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (Sifax) & friend

Yetunde Otufale & Mrs. Banke Adeola

Fola Abidakun, Wura Abidakun, Peyike Sodeyinde, Bukky Majekodunmi & Mary Abidakun

Lanre Oladunjoye (left) & friends

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Engr. Ganiu Johnson, Mr. Ayo Gbeleyi & Engr. Bode Tijani

Engr. Taofik Tijani, Hon. Segun Osiyoye, Hon. Bola Shodipo & Chief Lanre Babalola

Mr. Uzor & wife

The Adetus

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Mr. Akinlade Akindele (left)

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Mrs. Florence Ogunfidodo (left)

Otunba Otukayode Otutale, Mrs. Dayo Adeola, Mrs. Omolara Erogbogbo & Mrs. Ranti Aborowa

Yetunde, Banke, Bolanle & Olaose

Mrs. Alaka Coker & Olaose Coker

Chief & Mrs. Ganiu Olayemi

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Oba Rilwan Akiolu & Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Ugo Anyah-Obe, Couple & Bolanle Ibilola

Oba Rilwan Akiolu (left)

Uzoh & Ugo Anyah-Obe with Bolanle Ibilola

2nd left: Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (Executive Vice Chairman, Sifax Group) with friends

Mama Kalokalo & Mrs. Abimbola Fashola

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R-L: Prince Tokunbo Sijuwade

Prof. Adebayo Williams with Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire

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Mrs. Oladunni Taiwo, Mrs. Solabomi Fadola & Mrs. Tomi Tofade

Mr. Oluwafemi Sobaki & Mrs. Lola Saseyi

Oyinade Adeshile, Mrs. Toyin Abass & Ms. Funmi Brown

Buki Oladunjoye & Lola Oladunjoye

Mrs. Bisi Akanni & Mrs. Yakubu Hadiza

Mrs. Tokunboh Adeleye, Mrs. Abiola Agbe-Davies & Mrs. Olukemi Osunde

Mrs. Falua Abosede, Mrs. Aderinsola Soname & Mrs. Bisola Balogun

Bose Adelaja & Joy Ojeah

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Mrs. Sarah Adebisi Sosan & guest

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Lanre Oladunjoye & Editor Ovation International, Micheal Effiong

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Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu & Lanre Oladunjoye

Mr. Bisi Onasanya with The Otudeko brothers

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi

Folake Ani-Mumuney with friends

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Yeye & Adesola

Lanre Oladunjoye (far right) with friends

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Mr. & Mrs. Gbolahan Lawal

Funmilola Audu, Omolola Sola Oladunjoye & Lara Banjoko

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From 2nd left: Prince Adegbite Sijuwade, Mr. Bisi Onasanya & Prince Toks Sijuwade

Mrs. Ronke Sokefun (L)

Engr. Olawunmi Gasper & Afolabi Imoukhuede with other guests

Joke Shogunro (far right) with friends

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Chief Michael Ade-ojo

The Onasanya brothers

Mr. & Mrs. Ebi

Prince Adegbite Sijuwade & Prince Adetokunbo Sijuwade

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Ayo, Folake, Lara & guest

Mr. & Mrs. Taiwo

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Nnamdi Okonkwo GMD/CEO, Fidelity Bank (middle)

Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo & Prince Adegbite Sijuwade

Couple with Angela Adeboye

Oba Rilwan Akiolu (L)

Michael Effiong (middle) with FirstBank staff

Mr. Bisi Onasanya with son

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Lagos State Chief of Staff, Mr. Lanre Babalola with the couple

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Anthony Masaad, Mr. & Mrs. Oladunjoye with Ratche Kourkejian

Engr. Olayemi Gasper, Afolabi Imoukhuede & Michael Effiong

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Dolapo Onasanya with the couple

Sola Masha with couple

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Chukwuemeka Ire-Okoli, Oluwaseun Onayiga & Soji Solanke

Couple with Ola Coker

Couple with KSA

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Ireayo & Oladunjoye

Omolola Sola Oladunjoye, Adaugo Ngadi, a friend & Olusola Oladunjoye

Elizabeth & Flavius

Omolola Oladunjoye & Lanre Oladunjoye

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Olusola Oladunjoye, groom’s mother, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye & Omolola Sola Oladunjoye

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Mrs. Funmilayo Asesina with couple

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Flavius Da Costa Oladunjoye, Bola Oladunjoye, Olusola Oladunjoye, Lanre Oladunjoye & Dele Oladunjoye

Ola & sisters with the couple

Dele & Omolola Sola Onasanya

Couple with Adeyemi Okunnowo

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Bride’s brothers with the couple

Wedding Planner, Juyin Demuren with bride

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Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Oba of Lagos, Mr. & Mrs. Bisi Onasanya

Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Frist Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola, Mr. Bisi Onasanya, Mrs. Helen Onasanya & Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye

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Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye with Mr. & Mrs. Sunmoni

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Prince Toks Sijuwade, Rasaq Adewole & Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo

Prince Toks Sijuwade & Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, GMD/CEO, Fidelity Bank

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Mr. Bisi Onasanya, Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo & Prince Ajibola Afonja

Folake & Ladi Ani-Mumuney with the Onasanyas (right)

Mrs. Helen Onasanya

Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye

Segun Awolowo, Otunba Niyi Adebayo with friends

Mr. Wale Edun (middle) with Mr. & Mrs. Taiwo

Mrs. Moji Maciver, couple & Mrs. Ebun Ayanleke

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Mr. & Mrs. Tope Odunsi

Couple with Segun Awolowo Jnr. & Otunba Adeniyi Adebanjo

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Mothers of the couple

Former Oyo State Commissioner of Education (l)

Gbenga (r)

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Couple with KSA

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DANCING

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King Sunny Ade thrilling guests

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"Lola and ‘Sola make a great couple. I thank the parents for how they have brought them up. I have met both of them in person and I was quite impressed. Lola is a jewel of inestimable value while ‘Sola is a young man who has grown up to become a bundle of qualities. I must say that both sets of parents have done a great job" -Chief Joseph Sanusi

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THE COLOURFUL NUPTIALS

Abbey, the celebrity hair-stylist & bride

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Top make-up artist, Banke Meshida-Lawal of BMpro taking care of the bride personally

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The bride, Omolola with her proud dad, Mr. Bisi Onasanya

The bride, her siblings & their dad

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The father of the bride: Mr. Bisi Onasanya, GMD/CEO, FristBank Nigeria Plc

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THE SOLEMNIZATION

The Abidakuns & bride’s brothers

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he City Of David Parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lekki, Lagos, provided a more than suitable setting for the formalisation of the union before God, family and friends.

An apple never falls far from the tree they say, and one could aver that the gorgeous bride, ‘Lola, is certainly a chip off the old block-if not purely in looks, then unquestionably in a fascinating signature smile that graces her pretty face almost endlessly. Not even her mantella veil could conceal that singular evidence of her unspoken delight accentuated perfectly by the magic of make-up experts, BMPro. As guests settled for the culmination of the wonderful love drama, ‘Lola appeared at the doorway to the sanctuary, arm-in-arm with her doting dad, glowing rather resplendently in a detailed lace and satin body-hugging mermaid gown while hoisting a lovely bouquet in one hand. She accessorised her bridal dress beautifully with dangling earrings, decorated with precious stones and a neatly placed fascinator-all of that splendidness shielded delicately behind her mantella veil.

At the altar stood her Knight-in-shiningarmour, 'Sola, who was himself overwhelmed with delight. His smiles were endless and his sense of anticipation, palpable. Looking dashing in cut-to-fit suit complemented perfectly with a pink and yellow boutonierre and a pocket square‘Sola cut the figure of many a damsel's dream groom-a true Prince Charming by every measure.

In his subsequent ministration, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, Presiding Pastor of the City of David Parish, charged the groom to love his wife even as Christ loved the church and for the bride to be humble and submissive to her husband. Pastor Iluyomade urged both parties to carry on in marriage with true love and understanding, charging them to make Christ, the king of

their lives and in their home. Soon after the brief but rich spiritual charge, the sweethearts were exchanging marital vows and their first official kiss as man and wife was followed by exuberant singing and thanksgiving.

Prominent faces that were present at the church to witness the special occasion included Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun; his wife, Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun, banking magnate, Mr. Jim Ovia; young and handsome Lagos royal, Oba Saheed Elegushi as well as motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika amongst others.

THE RECEPTION

It was the same spirit of merriment and camaraderie witnessed in church and a week earlier at the engagement ceremony that enveloped the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites' Convention Centre where a lush reception followed to round off proceedings with music, wining, dining and uninhibited fun.

Right from the main entrance of the venue, through the hallway and straight into the event hall- a trail of class and royalty was laid out. It was a strictly-by-invitation affair which was why guests, as they arrived, took their invites out of the stationery suites sent to them by the Onasanya and Oladunjoye families and presented them to the smartly-dressed security personnel from popular Ksquared Security Limited before being allowed access into the venue.

Once cleared, they took an exquisite walk through a dimly lit hallway, lined sumptuously with flower boards, candles, and exciting images of the couple and other ornaments.

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The decor at the venue made for a grand visual treat. The Greekthemed dais prepared for the couple, the pristine gold-coded tables capes, the fresh garlands, the sixtier cake housed regally in a columned space and the punctilious sitting arrangement, all reflected the craftsmanship and high sense of organisation and co-ordination of Juyin Demuren, the artistic wedding planner, whom everyone agreed delivered a fantastic job.

Every fairytale party deserves a classy audience and this party was no exception. The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State; Former Cross River State Governor, Mr. Donald Duke; Former First Bank Chairman, Alhaji Umaru Mutallab; billionaires, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola; Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, Oba Saheed Elegushi, Otunba Oba Otudeko, Hajia Bola Shagaya were amongst the upscale celebrities that attended this wonderful celebration of love.

With comedienne, Chi Girl, directing affairs, the ball was set rolling with an opening prayer by Dr. Oba Otudeko. All the 136

while, the happy guests were having their taste buds titillated by some fantastic finger foods which they soon followed up with a gourmet buffet and regal wines from the finest cellars.

Leading the way for the delighted newlyweds, the bridal train stepped into the venue after which the couple danced in and really started to get jiggy with it on the centre stage, rollicking heartily to some exhilarating Nigerian jams. The bridal train then added glow to the mini dancing competition before accompanying the lovebirds to their special sitting area.

Then, Chief Joseph Sanusi, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, who chaired the occasion, rose to address the guests and the couple.

"I must particularly congratulate both families," he started.

"Lola and ‘Sola make a great couple. I thank the parents for how they have brought them up. I have met both of them in person and I was quite impressed. Lola Is a jewel of inestimable value while ‘Sola is a young man who has grown up to become a bundle of qualities. I must say that both sets of parents have done a great job," Chief Sanusi affirmed.

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The Groom with his men

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Mr. Jim Ovia

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Mrs. Ibukun Awosika

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Mr. Bisi Onasanya leading his daughter, the beautiful bride into the church

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Chukwuemeka Ire-Okoli (left)

Ifedolapo Atinmo (left)

Kamil Ibiyemi (left)

The beautiful bride

Damilare Mesimo

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Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun & wife, Olufunsho with Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Deputy Governor of Lagos State

Mr. Jim Ovia, Dr. Oba Otudeko & Mr. Segun Agbaje (far right)

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Groom’s parents with Dr. Oba Otudeko

Mrs. Watergate (far right)

Dr. Oba Otudeko

Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye & Mrs. Ronke Sokefun

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Hon. Ronke Sokefun & Hon. Yewande Amusa

Mr. Bisi Onasanya & Dr. Oba Otudeko

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Mr. Segun Agbaje & Dr. Oba Otudeko

Hon. Ronke Sokefun, Hon. Funmi Ajayi & Hon. Yewande Amusa

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About the groom's family, the veteran banker quipped, "They have got eyes for beautiful ladies and they have been taking from my friends and I congratulate them on their latest conquest." To the bride's parents he said, "You are gaining a son - great in learning and character. His family brought him up well and you can see the quality of education."

To the couple, the Chairman stated "Sola and Lola, look around you and see that you are greatly blessed.

God has given you great parents. I looked at the Pastor in church and I don't think I can say more than he said in giving you all the critical success factors. I pray that 156

God will bless your union."

"It's a long journey and I can tell you that from my 50 years of marital experience. 'Sola, women have sharper mouths than men, so I urge you to be patient.

The Pastor said you should make God the pillar of your home. From tomorrow, start to have your morning prayers together when you wake up and commit the day to God. Both of you are from very excellent parentage and have no choice than to build a successful home," the chairman concluded.

The cutting of the couple's beautiful multi-layer cake, crafted by Licious Desserts followed and it was

coordinated by Ogun State First Lady, Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun. After this, the couple added expression to their emotion as they fed each other with a lot of love - Lola going on her knees at some point to respectfully feed her beau in consonance with the dictates of their Yoruba culture.

Next was the father/daughter dance which came on Lola's request. The bride's dad looked the part of a proud father-king and she, the crown princess, as father and daughter swayed in royal majesty to the rhythm of Irish boy band, Westlife's "Unbreakable." The love they share and their close bond was unmistakable.

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Bukky (m)

L-r: Mrs. Funke (middle) & Bunmi Alli (right)

Yetunde (right)

Mr. & Mrs. Fanimokun

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Lanre Oladunjoye

The duo were later joined by the bride's mum, Mrs. Helen Onasanya as well as the groom and his parents all on the bride's request. They all swung rhythmically to "At last" originally produced by Etta James but made popular by pop superstar, Beyonce.

In a magical turn of events, the reception, to borrow the tagline of Silverbird Television, transformed into the home of entertainment, as different music stars rocked took turns to take thrill guests with pulsating performances of popular Nigerian music-especially those tracks that have been delighting souls and spinning heads across the continent.

Sensational Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage led the way, suddenly emerging like a bolt out of the blue to the amazement of the guests-because no prior announcement was made of her presence-and titilating the excited couple with a love song, "Colours of Love."

Remarkably, the surprises were not over yet. While the guests were having their musical appetites whetted by 158

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Tiwa, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, also made an unexpected appearance, ushered in by the bride's dad and the Ogun State First Lady, as the delighted crowd cheered their Action Governor.

Tiwa who had only just been married herself was undoubtedly feeling the obvious flow of affection between the newlyweds as well as the groom's fascination with his bride which prompted her to tell Lola, "You're so so beautiful," after which she regaled the smiling beauty of a bride with Stevie Wonder's "Isn't she lovely" before signing off with one more track.

The couple and their families then shook their bodies to the tunes of Prince Nico Mbarga's "Sweet Mother" before 96.9 Cool FM's talented disc jockey, Dj Xclusive, delivered some magical musical mixes on the wheels of steel. The couple's mums and their friends soon got groovy during an exciting "mummies' time" made jolly by the amazing Shuga Band.

And just when some guests were beginning to

think about calling it a day, because they felt all was done and dusted, amazing musical talent, "Turn up" crooner, Olamide, turns up-to a frenetic outburst by his numerous fans in the audience. Young and old, grooved without any inhibitions to the talented rapper's melodious tunes. The exciting Shuga Band had the final say though, making sure of a wonderful climax to what was certainly a spectacular evening.

Shortly after, OVATION had a short interview with the lovely bride and she revealed that the day was a soar-away success, way beyond her expectations. She thanked God Almighty for ensuring that the ceremonies went on smoothly, and she heaped praise on both their parents for their love and immense support.

Of course, we asked her to describe her husband in a few words and she said " He is very kind. He is Godfearing. He is very intelligent. And he is a family man who is extremely loving. He is a man with a good heart".

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Eniola Olagundoye with other siblings of the groom’s with couple

Oba Saheed Elegushi & Olori Sekinat Aramide Elegushi with the couple

Both families

Couple with The Oladunjoyes

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (middle)

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" My husband is very kind. He is God-fearing. He is very intelligent.

And he is a family man who is extremely loving. He is a man with a good heart".

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Start to have your morning prayers together when you wake up and commit the day to God. Both of you are from very excellent parentage and have no choice than to build a successful home" - Chief Joseph Sanusi, Chairman of the occasion

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Groom’s brothers with the couple

The bride, Omolola Olusola Oladunjoye & Chief bride’s maid, Eme Caiafas

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Groom with his siblings

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...THE ALLURING DECOR

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Dr. Oba Otudeko

Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas

Mrs. Arumna Oteh

Sen. Ganiyu Solomon

Mr. Reginald Ihejiahi

Chief Joseph Sanusi

Titi & Shade

Hon. Segun Olulade with family

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Mr. & Mrs. Ayo

Chief Ajayi Bembe, The Obanikoro of Lagos

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Tomrava Abiodun, Funsho Abiodun & Damilola Abiodun

Mrs. Bello Yinka & Mrs. Agbe Davies Abiola

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Mr. Femi Otedola, Mr. Bisi Onasanya & Alhaji Aliko Dangote

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo with guests

Ngozi Ayim, Yetunde Awofuwa, Adesanya & Toyin Falaye

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Abosede Fashanu & Dayo Shofola

Olori Onileki

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Bride brothers with Mrs. Sade

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Shayo & Sope

Groom’s parents: Alhaji Azeez Oladunjoye & Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye

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Kabiyesi Elejinrin & his Olori

Olori & Oba Elegushi with a guest

Hon. Jide Sanowo-olu

Madinat Elede (right)

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Afolabi Imoukhuede

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Mrs. Adeola

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Mr. & Mrs. Oberu Tokunbo with Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye

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Couple’s parents with Oba Rilwan Akiolu

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Gov., Seriake Dickson, Mr. Femi Otedola & Mr. Bisi Onasanya

Chairman of the occasion, Chief Joseph Sanusi giving his speech

Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye & Governor Babatunde Fashola

Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun & wife, Olufunsho with Hajia Bola Shagaya

Oba Rilwan Akiolu & Dr. Oba Otudeko

Akin Famimukun, Oye Odukale, Tokunbo Abiru, Berie Peters & Dauda Lawal

Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, Gov. Seriake Dickson, Dr. Oba Otudeko, Mr. Bisi Onasanya & Prince Ajibola Afonja

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Mrs. Janet Adetu, Bashorun Dele Momodu, Mr. Seni Adetu & Mr. Segun Ogunsanya

Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, Mr. Femi Otedola, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Dr. Oba Otudeko, Mr. Bisi Onasanya & Prince Ajibola Afonja

Mr. Akin Tofowomo, Leader, Shuga Band & Sen. Ganiyu Solomon

Mrs. Sade Oye & Dr.Oba Otudeko

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Mr. Segun Sebanjo, Bashorun Dele Momodu, Ms. Sally Mbanefo & Abdulsamad Rabiu

Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, Mrs. Sade Oye & Dr.Oba Otudeko

Chief Ajayi Bembe & Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye

Alhaji Aliko Dangote (right)

Iyabo Adeola (left)

Chief Jide Jones & wife, Angela

Mrs. Sola Makonjuola & Hajia Bola Shagaya

Chief Joseph Sanusi with Hon. Ben Akabueze

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Princess Vicky Haastrup

Saheed Alao (right)

Ms Enoh Udoh

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Mr. & Mrs. Attah

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Dr. Leke Pitan (middle) with Alhaji Aliko Dangote

Funlola, bride’s mum & Yetunde

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Alhaji Azeez & Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye with Aditibo

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Alhaji & Mrs. Mahey Rasheed

Engr. Olawunmi Gasper

Hajia Bola Shagaya

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Iyabo Adeola, Bayo Olugbemi, Bayo Adelabu with bride's parents

Hon. Jide Sanwo-olu, Muyiwa Awosile & Chief Jide Jones

Mrs. Funke Sunmonu & Mrs. Bolanle Oduntan

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gbadebo

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Albert Okumagba & Chike Ogeah

Otunba Niyi Adewunmi & Chief Tunde Majek

Odunsanya Olukayode, Adedigba Adedoyin & Adebari Adeolu (FIRST BANK)

Mr. & Mrs. Abdullahi Ibrahim (Group Executive Retail Banking North, FBN)

Cardinal Wole Arogundade, Hewitt Benson & Saheed Alao

DIG & Mrs. Isreal Ajao, Rtd

Chief (Mrs.) Funmi Sodipo, Mrs. Barbie Akomolafe & Mrs. Victoria Folarin

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Mrs. Kehinde Olayinka & Princess Loretta Jibowu

Mr. & Mrs. Kola Olayinka with Princess Loretta Jibowu

Mr. & Mrs. Tayo Orekoya (Director of Budget, LAMATA)

Ms. Adjina Fadojutimi, Ms. Oyinkan Fetuga & Mrs. Tomi Somefun

Mrs. Adetutu Otuyalo & Deborah Olayinka

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Adegboyega Kuku & Tunde Ogunyemi

Mr. Anthony Igbiniyasu & Mr. Ifeanyi Udu

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Mr. Hewitt Benson, Mrs. Ada Ngo-Nnadi with Mr. Ajakpovi Mena

R-l: Tunde Folayan, Bunmi Aderounmu, Wole Fanimokun & Jumoke Fanimokun

Mr. & Mrs. Wole Fanimokun

Hon. Tijani Olubunmi, Alhaja Teluwo Adenike & Titilayo Akata

Morayo Joseph, Jumoke Olutu, Yinka Oyesanya & Gbemisola Amedu

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Kasope Alade, Ugo Anyah-Obi, Bolanle Ibilola & Soji Solanke

Folusho Domingo, Bukky & Elvon Popoola

Mr. & Mrs. Akintunde Titi with Mrs. Onasanya

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A panoramic view of the colourful reception venue

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Mr. & Mrs. Seni Adetu

Hon. Jide Sanwo-olu

Mr. & Mrs. Tope Oduseso (MD/CEO, Asset Matrix Microfinance Bank)

Miss Adepeju, Mrs. Atinuke Lawal, Mr. Lawal & Mrs. Toyin Lawal

Toyin, Bimpe & Subomi

Princess Loretta Jibowu & Mrs. Angela Jide Jones

Chief Florence Efundola (Aare Yeye Wura of Idimuland) & Mrs. T.S. Fashola (Watergate)

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Bashorun Dele Momodu & Tolu Shoderu

Mr. Johnson Owoeye & Seyi Obayoju (SWOB)

Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney & Mrs. Adetutu Otuyalo

Ayo Audu & Joke Shogunro (Shoggy)

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Engr. & Mrs. Chris Imoukhuede

Mr. & Mrs. Emma Emedo

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Mr. & Mrs. Taiwo Oyafemi

Joke Shogunro with friends

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo & Dr. Leke Pitan

Prince Segun Adesegun & Dr. Leke Pitan

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Yinka Oshifeso & Ayo Oshifeso

Folashade King, Barr. Yetunde Awofuna & Barr. Ngozi Agim

Mrs. Temilola Kayode, Jumoke Owoade, Aderonke Ige & Mrs. Adeshina

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Mrs. S. Mohameed, Mrs. Adenike Oresanya & Mrs. Titi Odubote

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Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney (right)

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Daniella Olakpe, Ovie Olakpe & Jennifer Olakpe

Mr. & Mrs. Demola Odeyemi

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Olayinka Bello, Tunde Bello & Mrs. Adediran

Otunba & Otunba (Mrs.) Olufemi Okenla

Mrs. T.S. Fashola (Watergate), Mrs. Funke Smith, Funke Shofolahan & Mrs. Bode Atimora (Ehimen)

Mr. & Mrs. Fola with Dele Salako

Boyede Martins-Kuye & Lola Oladunjoye

Mr. & Mrs. Olanipekun

Demeji Osala & Bolende Badmus

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Mr. Disu

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Abosede Osho, Bunmi Ali & Toyin Adesanya

Alhaja Hazzan Fajimite, Alhaja Faminat Fajimite & Hon. Ebun Ayanle

Grace Ire Okoli, Enlay & Christine Onurah

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Ms. Abimbola Majiyagbe & Ms. Yinka Fashola

Funmi, Yinka & Sumbo

Oluwatoyin Sunomi, Otunba Fatia Olukoga & Ms. Doyin Olukoga

Mummy Bamidele & bride’s family members

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Ninu, Oyinkan Adewale & Toyin Omisore

Otunba Kayode Otufale & wife, Yetunde

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Mr. Bisi Onasanya & Mr. Tunde Lemo

Dr. Oba Otudeko, Alhaji Umaru Mutallab & Prince Ajibola Afonja

Femi Otedola (left)

Motunrayo Gbadebo, Fausat & Ms. Fadekami Otitolaye

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Prince & Princess Adesegun

Alhaji Aliko Dangote & Femi Otedola

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Asue Ighodalo & wife

The Anwojus

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The lovely cake by Licious Desserts

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Couple with bride’s parents

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TIWA SAVAGE ENTERTAINING THE COUPLE

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Couple with groom’s mother

Couple with groom’s parents

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Debola Adeola & couple

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L-r: Olumide, couple & chief bride’s maid

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Aunty Yinka, couple & Deji

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Somto Moughalu (2nd left), Couple with friends

The Alaka-Cokers with the couple

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Couple with Mr. & Mrs. Yemi Edun

Couple with Femi Akinrotimi

Sola, couple & Mrs. Ranti Abo

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Temi, couple & Yemi

Couple with Mr. & Mrs. Masha

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Lola Oladunjoye with the couple

Kitan with the couple

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Couple with Oba (right)

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Tosin Davies (left)

Ibiyemi

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Natasha (right)

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L-r: Morenike (middle) & couple (right)

Edet Amana with couple

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Joke Shogunro (right) & friend

Mrs. Kemi Adediran, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye & Mrs. Funlayo Adesina

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L-r: Mrs. Adenike Ibiyemi, Mrs. Kemi Adediran, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye & Mrs. Funlayo Adesina

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TOAST

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Ovation’s Director, Prince Damola Aderemi, couple with Publisher, Bashorun Dele Momodu

Jide Alakija (right)

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Mr. Femi Otedola, couple, Alhaji Aliko Dangote & Mr. Bisi Onasanya

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Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, couple, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, Mr. Bisi Onasanya & guest

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Billy & Jeaga

DJ Exclusive

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OLAMIDE THRILLING COUPLE AND THEIR GUESTS

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