By Cynthia Akande
As the year 2022 is wrapping up, we take a look at some of our favourite Nigerian celebrities who took daring steps by walking down the aisle with their partners.
From the music industry to the movie sphere, a succession of celebrities decided to exchange vows this year.
Here are 10 famous faces who tied the knot in 2022:
Rita Dominic And Fidelis Anosike
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic officially became the wife of Nigerian publisher Fidelis Anosike, on November 26th, 2022. The grand wedding ceremony took in North Yorkshire, England in the presence of family and friends. We loved every bit of it as the lovebirds could not hide their joy.
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Kemi Adetiba And Oscar Heman-Ackah
In February, famous movie director and producer Kemi Adetiba announced her engagement to music executive, Oscar Heman-Ackah. The lovely couple took their wedding vows before family and friends in April 2022.
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MI Abaga And Eniola Mafe
In September, veteran Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, married his fiancée, Eniola Mafe, in a church ceremony. The couple, who announced their engagement earlier this year, held their wedding in Lagos, which was attended by friends, family, and Nigerian celebrities who celebrated with them.
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Mercy Aigbe And Adeoti Kazim
Mercy Aigbe, a renowned Nollywood actress, made headlines on Sunday, January 23, 2022, after she shared photos of her married partner, Adeoti Kazim, whom she married in a Muslim wedding ceremony. While this is Aigbe’s third shot at marriage, it is Adeoti’s second marriage.
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Mercy Chinwo and Blessed Uzochikwa
Gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, took fans by surprise in June when she announced her engagement to Blessed Uzochikwa, the resident Pastor at WaterBrook Church, Lagos.
In August, the couple tied the knot in a church ceremony, a day after their traditional marriage in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
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Fredrick Leonard And Peggy Ovire
47-year-old Nollywood star, Frederick Leonard recently tied the knot with his long -time partner Peggy Ovire amidst bliss and well-wishers.
The lovebirds exchanged their vows in the presence of family and friends on Saturday, 19th November in Warri, Delta State.
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Tim Godfrey And Erica Katrina Jones
In February, Nigerian gospel artist, Tim Godfrey, announced his engagement to his lover on his Instagram page, leaving his fans in mystery as he didn’t unveil her identity. He unveiled his fiancee as Erica Katrina Jones from Anambra State a month later.
In April, the worship singer and his bride held their white wedding ceremony at Culpeper, VA, United States.
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Ini Dinma Okojie and Abasi Ene-Obong
In May, Nollywood star Ini Dima-Okojie, who starred in the Netflix Original Series “Blood Sisters“, tied the knot with the love of her life.
The actress married Abasi Ene-Obong, the founder and CEO of 54gene, an African genomics company building the world’s first pan-African biobank.
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Blossom Chukwujekwu And Winifred Akhuemokhan
In June, famous Nollywood actor Blossom Chukwujekwu and Winifred Akhuemokhan held their white wedding at Christ Embassy Church in Lagos.
The wedding was officiated by the church’s founder, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
Thrilled with excitement, Mr Chukwujekwu couldn’t wait to show off his new wife to the world.
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Funnybone and Angel
Popular Nigerian comedian Stanley Chibunna, better known as Funnybone in June, married his lover, Angel, in Enugu State. The star-studded wedding was graced by Nollywood stars, family and friends.
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