JIDE & BISOLA TOKAN'S WEDDING CEREMONY

BISOLA DEJONWO & OTUNBA DEMOLA SERIKI

THE GROOM & HIS ADORABLE BRIDE(JIDE & BISOLA)

We were at the nuptial ceremony of the latest couple in town at the weekend. Like you all already know, it was between Jide Tokan, a young business man (said to be into building & construction) and the first daughter of the only sister of billionaire industrialist, Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya of the Eleganza Fame. Wosilat Seriki's daughter Bisola Dejonwo, was finally joined in holy matrimony to her beau Jide at the palatial Olorunisola Compound of her uncle, located along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos.  D-day was Saturday, January 19, 2013.

The gorgeous mother of one, was led into the arena by her step-dad, Otunba Demola Seriki, looking angelic. The groom in a 3 piece blue suit, looking fantastically dapper, came to the venue of the ceremony with a group of his friend all looking cool in their suits, having on their eyewear, which gave them the air of top security officials making sure their own was well protected and covered. To show that he was a man of the people, many of his young friends, most of who are still single attended in large numbers and were the cynosure of all eyes.

The ever exquisite looking mother of the bride, Wosilat Seriki, was looking as gorgeously beautiful as ever and it was obvious from her countenance that it was a day that she had been looking forward to, for a long while now.  Former minister of the Federal Republic, Otunba Demola Seriki, performed the role of the father of the bride admirably, it was obvious for all to see that he dotes on his step-daughter and seem to have a connection, a good bond with his son-in-law.  

Unlike most parties done by the Okoya's this was a lot subdued in magnitude, but was still very well put together and also very well attended. We saw many at the party, some we had not seen in a while, such as the former action Governor of Lagos, Brigadier Raji Rasaki(rtd) and his wife Fatimat, we also saw her Royal Majesty Queen Pelebo Banigo, the wife of the Amanyanabo of Okpoama Kingdom, whose husband King Ebitimi Banigo, was a former Minister of the Federal Republic too, the ageless Erelu Angela Adebayo, the wife of the former Governor of Ekiti State was around,  so also was her husband Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, the very flamboyant Chief Mike Inegbese and his adorable wife, Mary were also there, we also saw Abiola Okoya, who was looking very different, but still adorably gorgeous.

 Others that we saw were his Royal Majesty, the Osile Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuosho, His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos, Mr. Babatunde Raji-Fashola & his Deputy (Hon) Mrs Adejoke Adefulire, former First lady of Lagos, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Mrs Daisy Danjuma, all the 3 gorgeous Oloris Tejuosho, Olori Omoba of Ijebuland, and Otunba of the world, Otunba Olasubomi Michael Balogun, Grace Egbagbe, Hajia Abah Folawiyo, socialite Joko Oni, the ever fashionable Nkiru Anumudu, who came with her daughter, Hajia Tai Elemosho-Okesanjo of the Montai fame & husband, Princess Cynthia Andrew and very many others.

Some of the bride's maids were the boss at Elite Model Elohor Aisien, style correspondent at ThisDay Style Magazine, Funke Babs-Kufeji, Akunna Nwala, Saffy McFoy & Erhi Nakpoberuo. 
 CLOSE TO A HUNDRED MORE PICTURES AFTER THE BREAK. pls click on read more

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR & MRS JIDE & BISOLA TOKAN

Last week and then Saturday, January 19, 2013, would be days to remember for a very long time for the new husband & wife in town.  Saturday, was the day Jide Tokan officially made the former Bisola Dejonwo, the first daughter and child of Wosilat Seriki, the only sister of billionaire industrialist Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya of the Eleganza fame, his wife. 

As to the finer details of the high society wedding we are still gathering all the details. We can tell for free that the ceremony was at the Olorunisola palatial edifice of the bride's uncle. We are working on the pictures and should post before this evening. 

Congratulations to the couple. 

KADUNA GET SET FOR VP SAMBO & GENERAL BUHARI

Kaduna State in the North of Nigeria in December is going to be in the news. Reason why is because, in that month that ends the year, the gorgeous daughters of these eminent Nigerians (VP Namadi Sambo & General M. Buhari) would be getting married to their heartthrobs.

The Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's daughter, would be getting married in a ceremony, that we hear would kick-off from Wednesday, December 5, 2012 and as it is usual in the Northern part of Nigeria, the ceremony would last through the week till the weekend. So the Sambo's (the VP & his wife Amina) would play host to many dignitaries from all over Nigeria, who would definitely converge in Kaduna to celebrate with the VP's family.

Not too long after in the same month of December, on the 22nd of the month to be precise, all things being equal, the former Head of State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari, Rtd, would play host to many Nigerians from far and near, as his gorgeous daughter, Halima would be getting married. The wedding fatiha would also hold in Kaduna, just like the VP daughter's own and we hear it would last for 7 days. We expect that it would be another gathering of Nigeria's who is who at both weddings. General M. Buhari, was the presidential candidate of the CPC (Congress for Progressive Change) at the last election.

While the VP is from Kaduna and was formerly the Governor of the State, General Buhari on the other hand is from Katsina, but lives in Kaduna. Interestingly, the General would be clocking 70, on December 17, 2012, so that means a double-pronged celebration for the family. 

We wish them well. Just as we were about publishing this post, we just heard that General Buhari's first daughter, Zulai 40, has passed on. She died on Thursday, November 29, 2012 after delivering a baby at the Nasara Hospital, Marafa Estate in Kaduna. She left behind her new born baby girl and 2 other kids- Amira & Mohammed. May the Soul of the dearly departed rest in peace. We don't now know, if this would affect the dates of the upcoming wedding ceremony.

VICE PRESIDENT MOHAMMED NAMADI SAMBO

GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARI

OGUN STATE SET FOR ALH. SALMOT BADRU DAUGHTER'S WEDDING

Come this weekend, Saturday, November 17, 2012 to be precise in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, the town will be agog with felicitations & plenty merriment as many chieftains of the PDP and other top guests will be hosted by the former Deputy Governor of the State, Alhaja Salmot Badru, as she gives her daughter Dr. Faidat Badru away in Holy Matrimony to Prince Wale Oreshade. 

The venue for both the traditional wedding (engagement and things) and the Nikkai is the  Obasanjo Hilltop residence of the bride, in Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State. From what we have come to know, that area of town is the poshest area of town in Abeokuta, where the well to do have turned into the envy of all. Former President, Chief Olusegun Aremu Okikiola Obasanjo, GCFR, is one of the renowned landlords in the area. 

The US based Dr. Faidat Badru, is a UK trained Medical Doctor in her mid-twenties, she moved over to the US after her studies in the UK. She was the best graduating student of her set, and also holds a Masters in Public Health degree. Her husband to be, is a Yoruba Prince, based in Lagos. Prince Adewale Oreshade, is a lawyer by profession & works with Femi Okunnu SAN, CON law chambers, but also a blogger (adewaleoreshade's blog), he is also an Oracle certified associate and an author, one of his books is titled Sad Nectar, while his latest book, titled Poetry of Love, which was launched on November 3, 2012, was inspired and dedicated to the bride. Free copies of the books, would be giving out at the wedding ceremony.

ADEWALE & FAIDAT

From our little investigation, we hear it is a private event and strictly by invitation.  Congratulations to the couple, as they begin their journey in matrimony.

Like the Yorubas would say ''E yin iyawo ko ni me ni oooo'' meaning that by God's grace, we would soon be hearing the patter of tiny feet.

ALHAJA SALMOT BADRU, BRIDE'S MOM

PRINCE WALE ORESHADE