•How ABDULHAMID Married AISHAT
•As Top Socialites Storm Wedding In LAGOS
One of the most talked-about society wedding which had top politicians, royalties, clerics, media personalities, socialites, celebrities and business moguls in attendance happened in Lagos in the month of valentine between two influential families in Nigeria.
The groom Abdulhamid Ayomide is from the families of late Alhaji Suleiman Garba –Nuru of Chinade, Bauchi State and Hajia Modele Sarafa-Yusuf a media guru and a honourary special adviser on information for Ogun State, Gov. Dapo Abiodun.
The Bride Aishat Nkechinyere is from the prestigious family of Sheikh Prince Mohammed and Hajia Mariam Nneka Mansur-Williams of the Akinsemoyin Royal Family in Lagos. On Saturday 2nd February 2020, these influential families in Nigerian joined their children Abdulhamid Ayomide and Aisha Nkechinyere in a wedding Walimat.
Love is a beautiful thing and the happiness on Aishat and Abdulhamid says it all. The event took place at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island at 12 noon. City Peoples Society Reporter, TITILOPE OGUNLEYE and photo-journalist JIMMY ABDULRASHEED was there to give you blow by blow details of the wedding.
K-SQUARE SECURITY OUTFIT ENSURED MAXIMUM SECURITY
Personnel’s from top notch security outfit K-square were at every entrance of the hall to ensure that guests and properties were secured. It was a no invite, no entry party. Every guest who had their invitation cards and tags were the ones that were permitted to gain entrance into the main hall. The personnel were kitted and on standby at every entrance leading to the hall. They ensured there was no room for any form of shenanigans at any point.
ABOUT THE BEAUTIFUL DECORATION
Landmark event centre was beautifully decorated that no one can ignore. The entrance had a huge back drop and banner of the couples for red carpet that guest took pictures before entering the hall. The entire hall had chandeliers decorated with flowers and lightening. A special walk way created at the middle of the hall. The walk way was decorated in green rugs with guests on high table seated at the two sides. It was obvious that several million has been spent toward the big day. The centre space had glassy structure to design where the couples and bridal train had their dance.
ACE COMEDIAN GBENGA ADEYINKA AND TEE.A ANCHORED THE WEDDING
Gbenga Adeyinka is a multi award winning comedian, master of ceremonies. He co-anchored the wedding with Babatunde Adewale popularly known as Tee-A. He is a comedian, masters of ceremonies, television show host and content producer per excellence. The duo ensured a lively atmosphere with their jokes. The entertained the guest so well with their comedy, hype and joke. They recognized the presence of dignitaries one after the other as they stepped in.You can say over and over again that any event that has personalities of Gbenga Adeyinka and Tee-A is a fun-filled event.
COUPLE PARENT MADE FASHION STATEMENTS
Hajia Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, the groom’s mother is known to be a very stylish woman and she made fashion statement at the wedding. She is also a very amiable and lively person. The bride’s pretty mother, Hajia Maria Monsur-Williams also rocked the same luxury lace with groom’s mother. Their first appearance was a two toned gold luxury lace and headgear to match. The second appearance of Hajia Modele Sarafa was purple luxury attire with a purple headgear and jewelries to adorn her neck, ears, wrist and fingers. She made fashion statement with her black stoned dress for her second appearance with a hijab to match. Sheikh Prince Mohammmed Mansur Williams rocked a white Agbada with a matching cap.
THE COUPLE DAZZLED IN THREE DIFFERENT LUXURY OUTFIT
The glow on the bride Aishat and the groom Abdulhamid say that this duo has found love which transcends borders. It a union between Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa famiies. Call it the WAZOBIA wedding and you won’t go wrong. It is a royal wedding where gold and purple was the colour of the day. The bride made grand entry rocking gold attire. She was a beauty to behold. She was adorned with luxury beads, while the groom rocked a white agbada and cap to match. The groom added a brown Agbada and yellow turban during his turban ceremony by the shadan clan. The ceremony explains that the status of the groom as changed in the society. Their second appearance would blow your mind. The bride wore a very lovely silver dress and hijab and the groom rocked a black suit. The third appearance is lovely stripped dress and the groom wore a stripped outfit as well.
100 SOCIALITES STORMED THE GRAND WEDDING
The wedding was a first class event which had over 100 dignitaries in attendance. Below are some of the dignitaries present.
Dr Prince Dapo Abiodun {Executive Governor of Ogun State}, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun {first lady of Ogun state}, Chief Aremu OluSegun Osoba {former Governor of Ogun state}, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, {Ooni of the Yoruba kingdom of Ile ife}, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi {Kusenla III Elegushi of Ikate kingdom}, Oba Adeleke Idowu Bisibo {Alaperu of Iperu-Remo}, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka {Osolo of Isolo}, H.R.M Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi 1, {the dein of Agbor kingdom}, Mrs Shereefah Abiola Andu {Arabel boss}, Dr. Wale Babalakin {S.A.N}, Mrs Bolanle Olawale, Hon. Oyinlomo, Chief Yekini Bakare, Senator Ashafa Bisiriyu, Hon Jimi, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Turaki Kamoru Oshinusi, Princess Duro Oshinusi {Jewelry Merchant}, Abiola Dosunmu Fernadez{Erelu of Lagos}, Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo {MD Fidelity Bank}, Senator Tolu Odebiyi, Sisi Abah Folawiyo, Alhaja Salmon Badru {former Deputy Governor Ogun State}, Hon. Tunde Balogun,
Folashade Tinubu-Ojo {Iyaloja general of Lagos}, Chief Mrs Makanjuola, Prince Bayo Itafaji, Nduka Obaigbena {This day publisher}, Madam Joko Ooni, Lanre Tejuosho, Caroline Jimoh, Princess Folashade Ogunwusi- Fadairo, Princess Adesola Ogunwusi, Princess Adebimpe Ogunwusi, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Waheed Gbadamosi,
Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa {former member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos State}, Mr Segun Erewa, Mrs Fatimoh Bintu, Hon Akeem Muri Okunola, Mrs Benson, Hon Adijat, Mrs Kike Alebiosun, Mrs Ninalowo Iyabosola, Mrs Oshinusi, Adebola Williams {Debola Lagos}, Atinuke Alex-Oni, Mr Ogundairo, Gbola Akinola, Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, Gbenga Adeyinka, Oladapo Oyebanjo, Babatunde Adewale.
DR. WALE BABALAKIN (SAN) WAS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE OCCASION
Dr Wale Babalakin is a Nigerian businessman, lawyer, philanthropist and the Chairman of Bi-Courtney Group of Companies. He is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) as well as a recipient of the Nigerian national honour of Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) in 2007. He was the chairperson of the occasion and he gave words of wisdom to the couples to help them build a lasting marriage. He wore a white agbada and a matching cap to the occasion.
TOP SOCIALITES ROCKED DESIGNS OF LUXURY GOLD AND WHITE FABRIC
Top society women from Ogun and Lagos State rocked gold Aso-Ebi white a onion colour headgear with purple stripped designs. Most society women adorned their neck, ear, wrist, fingers with luxury jewelries with shoes and clutch purse to match. The men rocked a white Agbada and caps to match. It was a show of affluence as it was a gathering of the nobles in the society.
COUPLES TRAIN DAZZLED IN ORANGE AND BLUE
There is nothing as beautiful as having hype men and ladies in your bridal train. They were so energetic and lively. They were the life of the party. Over 20 ladies rocked the burnt orange Aso-Ebi lace and headgear. These ladies were exceptionally beautiful and made heads turn at the wedding. The groom men too did not slack at all. They were the Agbada gang. They wore a sky blue Agbada with a stripped cap that is mostly worn by the northerners.
It was an inter-cultural wedding between the western and northern part of Nigeria and this was displayed in the way the bridal train dressed. The combination of orange and blue worked so well and added more colour to the wedding. It was a team of over 30 ladies and gentlemen and they brought a lot of spice to the wedding. They even had a choreographed dance which has been rehearsed with the couple. They were really the show performer in fashion statement and vibes.
AJIOBIEWE AND HIS CREW THRILLED THE GUESTS
Sulaiman Ayilara Aremu, popularly called Ajobiewe is widely known as a gifted praise singer in Yoruba language. He is an expertise in eulogizing people from different sources. He gave special praises to Ooni of Ife, Oba Elegushi, Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Akinsemoyin to mention a few. His team of ladies and men also danced to Yoruba traditional songs and beats in style. He entertained the royalties and guest and they were applauded.
POPULAR HIP HOP STAR D’BANJ SURPRISED THE COUPLES
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’Banj came to the wedding and ignited the atmosphere. The bridals train was still having their dance when Gbenga Adeyinka announced the entry of D’Banj who did not enter immediately and this really made the couples train and guests curious. For a moment, they all thought it was a joke until dbanj stormed the stage from the back door. Ladies started screaming as soon as they saw the koko master. It was a memory they will never forget in a hurry. The bride was so surprised and it was like she was not expecting D’Banj on her big day. The ladies were jumping and screaming while the guys were bringing their phones out to capture the unforgettable moment. It was a time of serenade as the couples dance to fall in love by D’Banj. He performed his hit songs including suddenly, Igwe, fall in love to mention a few. D’Banj came down to greet royalties that were present as he performed Igwe.
SPECIAL MOMENT OF THE GROOM AND HIS MOTHER MODELE SARAFA YUSUF
After grooving to about five hit songs from D’Banj, he called out the grooms mother for a special dance with her song. Not many know that dbanj is not only a music artiste, song writer, producer but also an instrumentalist. His love for Harmonica is second to none. He played the song sweet mother for the groom and his mother and it was an emotional moment as the groom began to express his love, gratitude and prayers for his mum. The groom’s mother asked the bride to join the dance as dbanj played his harmonica.
ARABEL BOSS SHAREEFAH ANDU PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE
Not many know that the grooms mother, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf has only sister who is also a business mogul and a philantropist. She is no other than Hajia Shareefah Biola Andu. She played an important role at the wedding. She ensured that guests were properly catered for . Don’t forget she is into the fashion business and she is of the opinion that Muslim women can be stylish, fashionable and trendy. Her fashion statement and smile at event is always something to look out for. She rocked a lovely gold outfit and a wine headgear to match.
GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN HANDLED THE CUTTING
OF THE CAKE
The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Dr Prince Dapo Abiodun and his beautiful wife, Bamidele Abiodun. The First Lady of Ogun State honoured the couple and their parents. Dapo Abiodun advised the couple on how to keep their family bonded and he spelt the word LOVE as the couple cut their wedding cake. The four stairs cake was beautifully decorated with white and gold. The guest joined the governor as he spelt the word LOVE which is the most important factor for a lasting marriage. Dr Dapo Abiodun was dressed in a white Agbada while the first lady rocked onion colour luxury lace with the Aso-Ebi head gear. It was time for photo session and dignitaries joined the couple as they took pictures.
FAITH BAND THRILLED GUEST.
Faith Band is one of the best music bands in Lagos. The all men band performed for Abdulhamid and Aisha’s big day. They style of Alujo Music will force any listener to dance because of the percussions they put into their music. The guests danced so much and were asking for more. The after party continued with the friend of the couple at another hall while their parent continued with the faith Music Band. “https:�=�ǚ
