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Akah Nnani & Claire Idera’s Honeymoon Experience In Mauritius Is EVERYTHING!!

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Newlyweds, Akah & Claire took to the gram to share their amazing honeymoon experience and it was amazing.

Akah wrote;

So we finally got the chance to upload our honeymoon video here on Akah Bants. Basically, we haven’t put up anything in a long time because we have been settling into this thing called marriage.

We have been working it and also focusing on us, not the camera. We know you guys love and support us and we love you right back!! We see you also followed us on our new channel ‘AkahandClaire’ yaaay!! Thanks!

Okay! So we went to Mauritius for our honeymoon and to be honest, we didn’t make too much footage because… It’s our honeymoon. Its meant to be for us… But anyway, we are doing a recap here and hope you enjoy it. Big shout out to Travelstart and Kenya Airways for providing amazing flight experiences for us!!

                         Love, Akah Nnani

Watch the video below:

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This 50-year-old Lady Gets Married For The First Time Ever And We Are Loving Every Bit Of It

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Gladys Lasila, 50-year-old Nigerian woman married the love of her life a few days ago.

It was her first time walking down the aisle on her birthday, April 13th.

In an interview with Media Room Hub, Gladys expressed her excitement about getting married to her boo, Ian.

“The feeling of getting married for the first time at fifty is indescribable and we can tell you guys that her husband to be, Ian feels on top of the world to have her by his side. Despite their pasts experiences, Gladys and Ian never for a second, gave up on love and it’s so amazing to see two hearts bound by love agree to stay by each other forever”

The Nigerian UK image consultant and luxury personal shopper added that Ian was the best thing that happened to her. The couple had their reception at ”The Grill By Deli’s” Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to ThisDay, The restricted event was attended by personalities such as Tunde Ireni Folawuyo, Senator Florence Ita Giwa,  governor-elect of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, actors, Ini Edo and Kate Henshaw, celebrity stylists, Swanky Jerry and Moses Ebite, Designers, Joy Chico Ejiro, Yvonne Nwosu and Adebayo Oke-Lawal as well as the  founder, Oasia MesSpa, Freda Francis amongst others.

Reception was hosted by Frank Edoho.

Love is always around the corner, never forget that.

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The Story Of This 32-Year Old Ugandan Woman Who Married Herself Will Leave You Tongue-Tied

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Lulu Jemimah, 32, was fed-up of her family lecturing her on settling down. She decided to ‘marry’ herself in a shoestring ceremony in Uganda this summer.

The Oxford student admits her parents were ‘a bit confused’ about her decision. The day cost just £2 (approximately, 956 Naira) – for her taxi to the pub venue – thanks to gifts from friends.

But marriage is the last thing on her mind as she undertakes a masters in creative writing at the prestigious university.

So, in a bid to get her parents off her back, she decided to stage a mock wedding and sent formal invites out to her nearest and dearest.

She hired a dress, walked through the venue to the traditional wedding march and even gave a speech to her guests explaining the lack of a groom.

Lulu admits her Ugandan parents are baffled by her decision – but said she feels it was the perfect commitment to herself and her studies.

Proud Lulu said: ‘I have a strong passion in life and I am committed to achieving my goals at becoming an academic.

‘But all my family wanted to ask me was when I planned to get married – which is very important back in Uganda – followed by when I would be having children and starting a family.

‘My father wrote my wedding speech when I turned 16. Every birthday my mother prayed for me and in recent years this has included a plea for a good husband’

Oh well! What can we say? We wish her the best in all her endeavours.

Photo Credit: Ebals

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It’s Official! Priyanka Chopra Confirms Engagement To Nick Jonas | Photos

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Rumours had it almost a month ago that Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas an item and were even engaged to be married.

This had all our interests piqued albeit uncertain.

It feels good to finally have Priyanka, herself confirm her engagement to the 25-year-old American song-writer.

There’s so much beauty in this love story seeing that Priyanka is over a decade older than Nick and she is Indian!

Here’s what Priyanka wrote on social media as she shared amazing photos from her Roka ceremony in Mumbai;

”Taken.. With all my heart and soul..”

”The only way to do this… with Family and God. Thank you all for your wishes and blessings 🙏🏼♥️🎉”

The Roka, is the ceremony that precedes the main engagement party.

An excited Jonas’ also shared a photo of the pair and wrote;

”Future Mrs. Jonas. My heart. My love.”

This Indian-American mix is most certainly sumptuous.

Photo Credit: Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas

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All You Probably Missed From Lagos Bridal Fashion Week 2018

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Better late than never right? We bring you in grand style all you may have probably missed from The Lagos Bridal Fashion Week 2018.

This past weekend Call Her Classic presented LBFW,  a three-day showcase of all things bridal in Nigeria. From excellent masterclasses with top bridal designers such as Hudayya, Yemi Kosibah, Mai Atafo and more, to bridal consultations, LBFW was just the place to be. There were also bridal consultation rooms, where brides-to-be could speak to the designers. How cool!

The crowning stroke was obviously the runway showcase, which encased some of the best wedding designs we’ve ever seen from all over Africa.

Lagos Bridal Fashion Week succeeded in exhibiting the astounding talent in Nigeria.

Here are a couple of designs that left us breathless:

Toju Foyeh

Toju Foyeh displayed this collection, giving us a dose of her diversity and range as a designer. Without straying away from her signature designs, she added an entirely different feel to this collection — mixing aso oke with different fabrics to make jaw-dropping bridal outfits.

Kosibah

Even after 24 years in the bridal business, Yemi Kosibah still brings his A-game on.

Ese Azenabo

MunaLuchi Coterie member and elite fashion designer Ese Azenabor has been in the fashion industry for over five years. With a background in accounting this self-taught fashion-savvy entrepreneur brings an educated business sense to her intricate, culturally inspired designs.

Hudayya

Hudayya’s collection oozed undeniable flair. It’s apparent that the designer devotes a good amount of energy and creativity into making these unique pieces.

Brides By Nona

With Brides by Nona, everything is bespoke and custom-made. The collection featured a lot of beautiful designs with dynamic silhouettes that can fit brides of different shapes and sizes.

David Tlale

With something for grooms, brides and even wedding guests, the collection enveloped wedding fashion in a whole.

Poosh Bespoke

Poosh displayed their sharp and perfectly tailored suits, which came in a wide range of colours that were impossible to ignore.

 

Taylor Gabriels

Taylor Gabriels’ collection was strictly for grooms and was surely made for guys who are downright fashion faithful. The tuxedos were indeed flamboyant.

Apart from the runway show, there were masterclasses and loads of side attractions. Enjoy!

 

Photo Credit: Emmanuel Oyeleke and Chris Onah

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Read Why Meghan Markle’s Father Will Not Be At The Royal Wedding

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Meghan Markle confirmed Thursday that her father will not be present to walk her down the aisle when she marries Prince Harry, in a late announcement hinting at disarray behind Britain’s meticulously planned royal wedding.

“Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding. I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health,” she said in a statement issued through Kensington Palace, Harry’s official residence.

Thomas Markle, 73, underwent heart surgery on Wednesday following a paparazzi scandal and a series of U-turns over his intention to attend.

The pre-ceremony fiasco would be enough to derail most weddings, but on Thursday preparations in Windsor, west of London, ploughed ahead with a military dress rehearsal, fine-tuning arrangements ahead of the big day.

The practice session saw military marches and a dry-run of the carriage procession, which will whisk Harry and his bride around the town to greet the crowds after their wedding at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Some 250 members of the armed forces are due to take part in Saturday’s festivities, and diehard royalists are already camping out to secure the best viewing spots along the carriage route.

Until now, Kensington Palace has tightly planned and closely controlled the drip-fed revelations about details of the wedding day.

Thomas Markle’s appearance at the wedding has been under a cloud of doubt throughout the week.

He was originally reported to have pulled out of the ceremony after a paparazzi scandal, where he allegedly posed for a set of staged photos sold for a reported £100,000 (114,000 euros, $135,000) — in a breach of royal etiquette.

Sources told US celebrity news website TMZ that he felt too embarrassed to attend the wedding.

He then signalled his intention to attend after being contacted by Markle via text, according TMZ, but questions remained as he was due to undergo heart surgery with just days to go before the wedding.

Meghan Markle’s statement confirmed that her father will not attend the wedding for health reasons.

“I would like to thank everyone who has offered generous messages of support. Please know how much Harry and I look forward to sharing our special day with you on Saturday,” Meghan Markle added in the statement.

TMZ reported Thursday that Thomas Markle was alert and out of surgery after having stents implanted.

“I’m ok. It will take a long time to heal. Staying in the hospital a few more days,” he told the site.

He has suggested that his ex-wife Doria Ragland, the bride’s mother, would be the best person to stand in and walk her down the aisle.

Culled from Punch & TMZ

Photo credit: Forbes, Voz

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Take A Look At These Celebrities At Met Gala 2018 That Served Serious Bridal Goals

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This year’s Met Gala was extremely lit, seeing that celebrities were more than ready to kill the esscence of the theme, ‘Heavenly Bodies’with their jaw-dropping and eccentric outfits.

The Costume Institute Gala at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is the biggest event on the fashion fundraising calendar. Founded by publicist Eleanor Lambert, the benefit was first held in 1948 to encourage donations from New York’s high society. In its modern incarnation, the most famous faces from the realms of fashion, film, music and art come together to raise money for the Met’s Costume Institute and celebrate the grand opening of its latest exhibition.

We compiled some of these looks that will totally whet your bridal appetite.

1. Ariana Grande

Grande’s Vera Wang’s dress was completely breathtaking.

2. Kendall Jenner

Kendall wowed us in her off-shoulder white jumpsuit.

3. Selena Gomez

Gomez turned heads as she had one of her favorite bible verses sewn into her custom Coach gown.

4. Sasha Lane

Sasha lane looked amazing in a Tory Burch piece.

5. Dakota Fanning

She looked ethereal in her custom Miu Miu.

6. Kate Bosworth

Golden! Kate killed it in this Oscar de la Renta gown.

7. Sza

She owned the floor in this Versace number.

8. Hailee Steinfield

This Prabal Gurung piece sat beautifully on her, she looked ready to hit the aisle.

9. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie looked angelic in this Ralph Lauren gown.

Want to break the norm on your wedding? All you need is to recreate any of this looks on your big day.

Photo Credit: Ellefashion, Vogue, Glamour Magazine.

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Love Is In The Air! John Dumelo Traditionally Weds Long Time Girlfriend In Ghana

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Dashing Ghanaian movie actor, John Dumelo and his hearthrob, Gifty Mawunya‘s traditional engagement in Accra, Ghana.

He was nominated for categories Most Promising Actor and Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 6th and 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards respectively.

On 1 April 2014, he became the first Ghanaian citizen to hit a million likes on Facebook.

Dumelo attended Christ the King School in Accra for his basic education. He started out as a child actor in the early 90s in a movie called Baby Thief.

He had his secondary education at Achimota School and further studied at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where he studied Civil Engineering.

Friends and colleagues were over the moon as they celebrated with him.

Photo Credit: ghkwaku, grey studios

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7 Meals You Can’t Miss At A Typical Nigerian Wedding

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The average Nigerian loves food and we cannot even argue this. For every wedding ceremony that takes place in Nigeria 70% of the guests are there for the food as much as they want to celebrate with you.

Nigerian meals are quite interesting and toothsome.

Here are meals you would surely see at most Nigerian weddings.

1. Jollof Rice

This is the king of all Nigerian meals at any occassion. How can you not have Jollof at your wedding?.Based on its name, the origins of Jollof rice can be traced to the Senegambian region that was ruled by the Jolof Empire. Somehow, Nigerians have ‘owned’ this delicacy and presented it in different amazing ways.

2. Pounded Yam

It is a delicacy prominent to the south-western part of Nigeria. Iyan , as it is called by natives, has its root among the people of Ekiti state in south western Nigeria. Pounded yam is a special food for special occasions in Nigeria such as in marriages, coronations, house warming, funeral to mention a few.

3. Fried Rice

This tastes differently from jollof rice and sometimes served side by side with jollof rice.

4. Porridge

Yam porridge is made with yam, oil, vegetables and preferably tomatoes.

Pottage is cooked in many different ways in accordance with national food cultures,customs and traditions.

5. Ofada Sauce

Ofada sauce got its name from the local rice which it is usually served with (Ofada rice), the sauce is called Ayamase.

The pairing is just splendid.

6.  Moin Moin

Moin-Moin is a Nigerian steamed bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and peeled beans, onions and fresh ground peppers.

7. Small Chops

Nigerian small  chops are finger foods served at parties.

These include spring rolls, baby puff puff, samosas, peppered gizzards, chicken kebab, asun, stick meat, mini sausage rolls, Nigerian fish rolls and a lot more.

Small chops can be quite filling too. Nigerian meals add their own quota in making a wedding colourful and spicy.

Photo Credit: Afrovibe, Omgvoice, SisiJemimah, Afrotourism, Dealdey, Kitchenbutterfly

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First Photos from Fatima Aliko Dangote and Jamil Abubakar’s Wedding #Famil2018

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We have been fascinated the last 10 days and there’s a great reason. On Friday, March 23rd, Fatima, the daughter of Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote wedded her beau Jamil Abubakar at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. This capped a one week plus of events from Kano to Abuja to Lagos.

Many dignitaries attended the various events including Microsoft’s Co-Founder Bill Gates, Vice President of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and his wife Dolapo, the First Lady – Hajiya Aisha Buhari, Former Presidents – Olusegun Obasanjo and General Yakubu Gowon, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, Emir of Kano – Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi and Femi Otedola.

Here are the first photos from the flamboyant wedding events #Famil2018:

Lagos Reception (23rd)

Bride and her Ladies

 

Jamil and his squad

Femi Otedola, Prof. Osibanjo and Wife, and Bride’s Father

 

 

Abuja Reception (18th)

 

Kano Reception (17th)

 

Kano Reception (16th)

 

Kano Kamu (15th)

Mother’s Love

Love from Friends

Bride and her Dad

Bride with Mum and Sister

 

Pre-wedding Dinner (13th)

 

Vendor Credits

Reception (Lagos)

Makeup: BMPro
Photo: Happy Benson Pixel
Planner: Zapphaire Events
Tux: Kimono Kollection
Stylist: SwankyJerry
Dress: Eliesaab Bridal
Bride’s Turban: John3v3hats
Bridesmaid Dresses: Something Peridot
Bridesmaid Turbans: Turban Tempest

Reception (Abuja)

Makeup: BMPro
Pink Laced Dress: Lanre DaSilva Ajayi

Reception and Kamu (Kano)

Makeup: BMPro
Planner: Zapphaire Events
Photo: Big H Studio, Atilary Studio
Dresses (All): Deola Sagoe
White turban: John3v3hats
Video: The Wedding Doctors, Atunbi, Cinematics
Decor: Sara O Events
Venue: Fabs Event Centre

Pre-Wedding Dinner

Makeup: Bimpe Onakoya
Gele: Ajokegele
Photo: Atilary Studio
Planner: Maims Events
Dress: Deola Sagoe

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