From grand ceremonies that broke the internet to intimate nuptials steeped in culture and tradition, Nigerian celebrities showcased their unique love stories in the most glamorous ways imaginable. These star-studded weddings were not just unions of hearts but also spectacles of style, luxury, and cultural pride, leaving little to no room to breathe on social media almost throughout the entire year.
Even though all the celebrity weddings in 2024 were special, let’s look at those we simply could not escape this year.
1) Davido and Chioma
Starting strong with the most anticipated celebrity wedding of perhaps this decade, the union between international superstar Davido and his long-time partner Chioma.
The #Chivido wedding was the talk of the town for days before and after they officially tied the knot in a stunning and highly celebrated wedding in June 2024.
Videos overflowed across all social media timelines for days on end, across nations even. The craziest part about the wedding was that the love shown was not just online; devoted fans of Davido took to the streets of Lagos to celebrate his long-awaited nuptials with glee.
The star-studded ceremonies combined traditional and modern elements, with their traditional rites taking place at the prestigious Eko Hotel in Lagos, attracting prominent figures such as Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and the Ooni of Ife, amongst countless other celebrities.
2) Veekee James and Femi Atere
From the overall aesthetic appeal of the wedding ceremonies down to the attire, the wedding of Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James and her husband Femi ate down!
The events, including a traditional wedding, court wedding, and a grand white wedding on February 10, 2024, were nothing short of spectacular.
Nobody on social media could escape the festivities of the star-studded wedding and the union became a trending topic for days on end. For many Nigerians, home and abroad, this was how they got to know Veekee James—from the sheer lavishness of the wedding ceremonies.
3) Kunle Remi and Bolatiwi Oye
Next on our list is the couple who started what many social media users call 'the oppression' this year.
These two ushered 2024 in with their wedding announcement in January, letting the world know that they had tied the knot in a civil ceremony abroad. The couple's wedding was a stunning blend of cultural richness and modern elegance, held in the historic city of Ibadan.
From January, we could not escape the tidbits from their pre-wedding and wedding festivities attended by numerous household names. Let's not forget the juicy videos from their denim-themed party that were all over social media.
4) Sharon Ooja and Ugo Nwoke
Though riddled with controversy, Sharon Ooja's wedding in June was also one for the books this 2024. We simply could not escape the love! Neither could we scroll through social media without reading the conspiracy theories, rumours and witnessing the sad backlash the actress received during that time.
However, love triumphed over all in their story and they tied the knot in a tear-jerking, emotional, and romantic ceremony.
5) Moses Bliss and Marie Wiseborn
The nuptials between Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss and his wife Marie were met with critical acclaim. The union between the pair brought great joy to his fans and many Nigerians home and abroad and was also a trending event at the beginning of the year.
The wedding ceremonies were in a colourful blend of Nigerian and Ghanaian traditions and the traditional marriage took place in Accra, Ghana, on February 29, 2024, followed by a white wedding on March 2, 2024.
The videos circulating on social media really had social media users swooning with joy and asking, 'God, When?'
6. Wofai Fada and Taiwo Cole
What was meant to be an amazing love story for Nollywood actress and comedian, Wofai Ewu, popularly known as Wofai Fada, turned into a messy affair as her wedding to Taiwo Olakitan Cole in May 2024 was enmeshed in a family controversy.
The engagement and wedding made rounds on social media and news headlines for unusual reasons, especially when Cole’s family released a statement to disown the union between their son and the actress.
7. Peterson Okopi and Prudent Gabriel
Another 'Kingdom wedding' that definitely stole the spotlight this year was between gospel singer Peterson Okopi and his wife, designer Prudent Gabriel.
Right from their engagement in July 2024, which took the world by storm, to their exclusive wedding ceremonies, they were the talk of the town for months and we could not escape the pictures and videos from the wedding.