As if dealing with T-Pain’s shenanigans isn’t enough pain, the association of “God, when” people went through it this year.
And they have these Nigerian couples to thank for reminding them that they’re still far from finding true love.
Veekee James and Femi
Veekee James and Femi met through a mutual friend, and after nearly two years of dating, they decided to make a lifelong commitment. They had their traditional ceremony on February 9, followed by a grand white wedding at the Harvesters International Christian Centre the next day.
Veekee’s $30,000 diamond and pearl-encrusted wedding gown was one for the books. Nancy Isime, Toke Makinwa, and Eniola Adeoluwa, among others, were at the wedding.
Wofai Fada and Taiwo Cole
Arguably one of the most controversial weddings of 2024, Wofai Fada and Taiwo Cole’s union wasn’t just about the glamour—it came with its fair share of drama. Shortly after their stunning pre-wedding photos went live, Taiwo’s family released an official letter distancing themselves from the marriage. To make matters worse, a viral voice note allegedly from Taiwo’s father claimed the groom hadn’t completed the necessary family rites to legitimise the union. Despite the chaos, the couple tied the knot in May, solidifying their love story under the hashtag #TWO2.
Dimma Umeh and Obinna
Beauty and lifestyle YouTuber Dimma Umeh set the internet on fire in June when she shared her wedding photos online. The influencer married her soulmate, Obinna, in a private civil ceremony in July.
“Got legally married to my lover last month. Everything was beautiful and went just as we’d hoped. It was the civil wedding of my dreams tbh, and I’m grateful to God for how perfect it was,” Dimma wrote on IG.
The couple followed up with a traditional wedding ceremony in August in Enugu.
Davido and Chioma
Davido and Chioma had internet users running from page to page to keep up with updates from their official wedding hashtag, #CHIVIDO. The two exchanged vows on June 25 in a strictly by invitation ceremony at the Harbour Point Event Centre.
At the end of the carnival-like ceremony, the internet had just one question for the couple, “Why didn’t they get a bigger space?”
Salem King and Jesi Damina
In April, Nigerian content creator Salem King and singer-songwriter Jesi Damina surprised the internet with a soft launch wedding announcement that no one saw coming. The couple had everyone in a chokehold with their wedding hashtag, #SKJD24. The ceremony was like a mini-reunion for content creators, with some of the biggest names in the industry showing up to celebrate their love.
Kunle Remi and Boluwatiwi
A together-forever might not have happened with his onscreen boo, Bimbo Ademoye, but Kunle Remi pulled a “They never me coming” on us when he married Otedola’s niece.
The Nollywood actor and his partner, Boluwatiwi, tied the knot in a stunning two-day ceremony that combined traditional and white wedding celebrations. Bimbo Ademoye, Bisola Aiyeola, and many Nollywood folks joined the couple to celebrate their union.
Moses Bliss and Marie
Moses Bliss and his fiancée, Marie Wiseborn, tied the knot in March 2024.
The sweetest part of this union? The gospel singer released an EP, “Love Testament”, just before the wedding, and it set the perfect emotional tone for the wedding ceremony—goals for real.
Yhemo Lee and Thayour
When nightlife entrepreneur and socialite Yhemo Lee married his longtime partner, Oyindamola (aka Thayour), in August, it was nothing short of a show-stopping event. True to his larger-than-life persona, he transformed his wedding into a carnival-style extravaganza that had Lagos buzzing. With A-list celebrities, socialites, and city big shots in attendance, the hashtag #ThayLeeForever trended for days.
Sharon Ooja and Ugo Nwoke
Nollywood sweetheart Sharon Ooja dated her boo for two and a half months, and it was just about enough time for them to switch things up.
Sharon and Ugo tied the knot in a star-studded traditional ceremony on June 27, 2024, followed by a grand white wedding two days later. The ceremony happened a few days after #CHIVIDO.
Priscilla and Juma Jux
Although some people thought their engagement announcement was a PR stunt, it’s safe to say the influencer and her Tanzanian boo are walking down the aisle later this year or sometime in 2024.
Priscilla’s mum, Iyabo Ojo, never misses an opportunity to remind everyone that the wedding party is coming soon. Fingers crossed!
Taye 9ja and Toni Tones
Nigerian content creators Taye 9ja and Toni Tones had their internet fans teary-eyed after they got engaged in June. Tones returned to quote a 2022 post in which she tweeted, “I’ve met my future husband, guys. I’m going to retweet this tweet one day and quote “I knew it”…because yeah.”
They’re walking the aisle this year, and the internet in-laws are hyped AF.
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