Every year promises to be the year of weddings, but 2025 delivered something extraordinary. It was a season of celebrations that transcended ceremony to become cultural moments. From Lagos to Provence, Tanzania to Iceland, this year’s nuptials rewrote the rules of bridal elegance, offering a masterclass in how love and impeccable style know no borders.
Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux
When Nigerian lifestyle influencer Priscilla Ojo met Tanzanian artist Juma Jux in Rwanda, their romance sparked a wedding odyssey that spanned two countries, three months, and four distinct celebrations.
The couple’s nikkah ceremony in Tanzania honoured Juma’s Islamic faith, with both dressed in complementary gold and brown outfits.
Their civil ceremony struck an elegant contrast: Juma in a sleek black suit, Priscilla in a white midi dress with intricate beadwork adorning the bust and a statement fascinator. But it was their Yoruba traditional wedding that truly captivated, showcasing beautifully woven asooke that demonstrated the artistry of Nigerian textile traditions. Each subsequent look proved that when two cultures unite, the result is nothing short of sublime.
Chioma Rowland and Davido
The global superstar Davido married his longtime partner Chioma Rowland in Miami, marking the culmination of a love story that had captivated fans since their 2024 traditional ceremony. Chioma’s custom Alonuko gown, styled with a daring pixie cut, sparked immediate conversation and set new trends. Davido complemented her in a tailored brown suit that showcased his evolved sartorial sensibility.
The most touching detail was the cufflinks and bouquet accessories featuring their late son Ifeanyi’s image, a beautiful and emotional reminder that even in celebration, love carries our most precious memories.
Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi
When Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola decided to marry, they chose three of the world’s most glamorous locations to tell their story. Their intimate Monaco court wedding at Mairie de Monaco set an elegant tone, with Temi in custom couture and Eazi in grey suiting.
The Otedolas’ Dubai family estate hosted their vibrant Yoruba ceremony, where both wore coordinating colours, Eazi in a traditional agbada, Temi in a sculptural ensemble featuring an oversized bow and gele. Her second look, an ornate blue-and-red aso oke creation by Miss Sohee, paired perfectly with Eazi’s Jagne by Baba Jagne agbada, showcasing how traditional and contemporary design can harmonise beautifully.
Iceland provided the fairytale finale: Temi channelling Audrey Hepburn in Fendi Haute Couture, Mr Eazi in head-to-toe Saint Laurent. It was Old Hollywood glamour transported to Nordic splendour.
Shawn Faqua and Sharon Ifunanya
Actor Shawn Faqua and Sharon’s wedding broke new ground, quite literally, as Nigeria’s first train wedding. After meeting at a worship event in October 2024, their whirlwind romance culminated in multiple celebrations.
Their traditional ceremony featured three distinct looks, each more stunning than the last. The progression from red beaded elegance to gold and crimson isiagu, culminating in white beaded perfection with akwete double wrapper, told the story of Sharon’s transition to a married woman.
The white wedding aboard a train to Ibadan, followed by a beautiful waterfront reception.
Toni Tone and Taye 9ja
Author and content creator Toni Adenle and Taiwo Ogebule’s celebrations were a chromatic feast. Their traditional ceremony’s three looks demonstrated exceptional understanding of colour theory: purple beadwork and magenta tones giving way to emerald and teal, each look more spectacular than the last.
Toni’s mermaid silhouettes showcased both traditional textiles and modern tailoring, while Taye’s coordinating agbadas, complete with a walking stick, proved that grooms can be just as fashion-forward as their brides.
Their white wedding offered ethereal simplicity. Toni in pristine white with an exquisite bouquet, Taye in a white blazer and black trousers.
Kene Jackson and Ugo Okonkwo
Fashion and lifestyle creator Kene Jackson brought her signature aesthetic to her union with Ugo Okonkwo in ceremonies in Nigeria and the French countryside. Her Eastern traditional wedding was a study in regal opulence, a gold beaded dress punctuated with crimson details that commanded attention. Ugo’s ensemble featured an unexpected detail, a lion’s head adorning his shoulders, a bold choice that became one of the year’s most talked-about moments in bridal fashion.
Their Provence white wedding offered a different kind of magic. Against the backdrop of the French countryside’s natural grandeur, the couple’s refined aesthetic choices spoke to a modern elegance that felt both timeless and utterly contemporary.
Asa Asika and Leona Adesanya
Talent manager Asa Asika (known for managing Davido) and entrepreneur Leona Adesanya got married this year, and it was a movie. Their Lagos traditional ceremony featured Leona in a teal asooke delicately enhanced with lace, while Asa wore deep blue paired with the traditional wrapper. The colour palette alone demonstrated their keen eye for subtle elegance.
Their UK white wedding continued this refined approach: Leona in a pristine white dress with a kimono-style jacket, Asa in a classic black suit with a bow tie. It was minimalism executed to perfection.
2Baba and Natasha Osawaru
Nigerian music icon 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) began a new chapter with lawyer and lawmaker Natasha Osawaru in an Abuja ceremony that honoured Edo traditions. Natasha’s crimson beaded wrapper and coral beads paid tribute to Benin heritage, while 2Baba’s traditional attire demonstrated respect for cultural ceremony.
Pepi Sonuga and Zachariah Rogers
Nigerian-American actress Pepi Sonuga and her beau Zachariah Rogers celebrated their love in a beautiful traditional Nigerian wedding ceremony that showcased colours and cultures that reflected their Nigerian and Southern American heritage. She wore a fitted aṣọ oke in shades of aquamarine and coral, perfectly complemented by a sculpted gele. Zach rose to the occasion in a coordinating agbada, coral beads, a traditional cap, and a ceremonial staff. Together, they were a perfect picture of elegance.
Ifedayo Agoro and Frank Itom
When blogger Ifedayo Agoro (Diary of a Naija Girl) married Frank Itom, they highlighted both Yoruba and Edo traditions with equal reverence and style. Their Yoruba celebration featured shades of purple, Ifedayo’s lavender mermaid silhouette asooke gown with pleated shoulder details paired perfectly with Frank’s purple agbada, layered beads, and walking stick.
The Edo ceremony turned up the drama with fully beaded crimson ensembles. Ifedayo’s off-shoulder gown and traditional okuku, layered with coral beads, complemented Frank’s flowing agbada with gold beadwork.
