Happy new week, wedding lovers! We trust you had a great Christmas break. It’s our final wedding news recap post for the year 2020 so let’s dive straight in. Former Big Brother Naija contestants, Khafi and Gedoni are married, Debola Lagos had his introduction, and the Lagos state government sealed an event center for contravening COVID-19 guidelines. Here’s all the wedding news you may have missed last week.
Meet The Ekpatas! Reality TV stars and former Big Brother Naija housemates, Khafi Kareem and Gedoni Ekpata are married. The couple announced the news on Saturday, the 26th of December 2020 on social media as they shared photos from their intimate wedding ceremony planned by 2706 Events.
A drive-through wedding: Malaysian couple, Tengku Muhammed Hafiz and Oceane Alagia managed to dodge COVID-19 restrictions, which would have limited their guest list to 20 and welcomed a reported 10,000 people to their nuptials, in a genius COVID-secure way. The couple were seated outside a grand government building in Putrajaya, south of the capital Kuala Lumpur, while guests slowly drove past in their cars.
The Hemsworth are 10! Australian actor, Chris Hemsworth and his wife, Elsa Pataky celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. The Thor actor shared; ‘10 years together! Looking forward to the advancements of modern medicine and science and enjoying a couple hundred more!😘😘❤️❤️😘😘@elsapatakyconfidential‘.
The Baffoes are 26! Ghanaian actress, Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe and her husband, Anthony Baffle celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary. Kalsoume shared a post on Instagram celebrating; she wrote; ‘Happy Anniversary to us. I thank Allah for his continuous mercies, protection, and guidance… lots of love’.
#Oluwakade. Entrepreneur, Adebola Williams (aka Debola Lagos) and his bride-to-be, Kenny had their introduction last week. The couple got engaged earlier this year when Debola proposed during a romantic dinner on a boat in Lagos.
South African artist, Daniel Modimo, popularly known as David Marven, celebrated his 3rd wedding anniversary. He shared the news on a Twitter.
Casey Cott is engaged! The Riverdale star shared a picture with his fiancée announcing the news on Instagram.
Olayinka Peter is engaged! The Nigerian footballer announced his engagement to Yetunde on social media. The bride-to-be shared; “I SAID YES… to the love of my life, the King of my heart, my sunshine and my all in all”
Lagos state seals event center. The Lagos State government announced via Instagram that they had sealed Queens Park Event Centre in Oniru, Lagos and revoked their operating license for contravening COVID-19 protocols. According to the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, the action was taken following an event that was held at the venue on the 26th of December. He also used the opportunity to issue a stern warning to all other event centers and venue owners that flout safety protocols in the State.
That’s it, people. We wish you a Happy New year in advance. While you celebrate and enjoy your holidays, please remember to stay safe and follow all the COVID-19 guidelines issued by the government. See you in 2021!