BN Celebrity Weddings: Osas Ighodaro & Gbenro Ajibade’s Traditional Wedding in Benin

BellaNaija Weddings had exclusive photo coverage of Osas Ighodaro & Gbenro Ajibade‘s traditional Edo and Yoruba wedding in Benin City!

We’re elated to present their edition of BN Celebrity Weddings today!

The bride and groom, who are still basking in the newlywed glow, will head off to New York, USA for the white wedding on July 4th. They shared this note of thanks,

“We truly Thank God for such a beautiful blessed and joyous traditional engagement ceremony in Benin City!

We had such an amazing time and to sum up our “feeling” for the day it has to be “Love”… We felt so much love from all over… Family, Friends, Fans, Supporters and well wishes. We certainly felt the Love and thank you all so much for it. We look forward to our Wedding Ceremony in New York.

May God grant you all love, peace and Blessings!

Thank you all from the Ighodaro & Ajibade Family”

Steeped in love and tradition, the bride and groom’s Benin beads and accessories were passed on by Osas’ late grandmother – Deaconess Alice Ighodaro, with Osas’ attire by Toju Foyeh. While for the Yoruba look, the couple went for embellished Molbaks aso oke and accessories from LeReve Pieces and Polo Avenue.

Of course, many of your favourite celebrities were in attendance – AY, Ushbebe, Emmanuel Ikubese, Chigul, Waje, Cynthia Morgan, Timaya, Ozzy Agu, Stephanie Coker, Linda Ejiofor, Tarmar Awobotu, I Go Dye, Elenu, Gideon Okeke, Bryan Okwara, Toni Tones, Ifan, Vina Akpofure, Taje Prest, Chinyere Adogu and more.

Comedians AY & Ushbebe shared MC duties, while Cynthia Morgan and Waje surprised the bride and groom with performances.

BellaNaija wishes Osas & Gbenro a beautiful and blessed marriage as One!

~ Photography: Kunle Haastrup/Insigna Media/Bella Naija

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Event Planner & Decor: Oaken Events – Ayiri Oladunmoye & Alhassan Muhammed

MCs: AY & Ushbebe
Media: Africa Magic | Hip TV (live coverage) | Ovation TV | Spice TV
Drinks: Nigerian Breweries | Maltina | Fayrouz | Heineken | Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Eboma
PhotoBooth & Signature Wall: Maltina
Traditional Wedding Cake: Vivian for Infinity Catering Services
Cupcakes: Ama for Anna Cake House
Makeup for the Bride: Theo for Doranne Beauty
Makeup for Mother of the Bride & Bridesmaids: Mano for Crysella
Transportation for Bride, Groom & Bridal Party – Jetvan, Convoy, Hummer: God is Good Transportation
Security: K Security
Printing for Wedding Banner: Kickers Printing
Aso Oke for Couple: Molbaks
Aso Ebi: Fabrics by Kiba
Traditional Benin Attire On Bride & Little Bride: Toju Foyeh
Aso Oke Jewelry: LeReve Pieces
Aso Oke Shoes and Purse: Gucci Heels and Purse from Polo Avenue
Band: Army Men & Kabba Bunnu Band
Wedding Invitations: The Wedding Store

Special Thanks from the Couple
Bosun Kuku (Chairman /Chief host), Ambassador Karo: Platinum support, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Omede, Elenu and the Groomsmen, Joke Ajibade, Marian Oriakhi, Amber Peterson, Erica Okundaye and the bridesmaids, Mercy Johnson Okojie, Timaya, Victor Olaotan, Aunty Lola & Arokoyo family, Raymond Okonkwo, Uche Umenyi, Tony Okoye, Mabel Ebiri, Kingsley Oriakhi, Uhen Noble Ladies, Jerry & Gina Ikpea