Falling in love doesn’t know any limits. It cannot be stopped by Tribe, Religion or even political association. This was the experience shared by 2 friends, Rekiyat and Joshua Ajitena who became lovers and ended up as a happy couple, legally and traditionally married on Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Lagos.
The
very colourful celebration of love started with the 2 families getting to meet
each other the day before and then the Engagement ceremony between the Awosika
and Ajitena families. But it eventually escalated into a full-blown Owambe
party. It was a wedding ceremony with a touch of Class, Affluence and
everything in-between. It was a party that had a blend of the oldies and the
new generation. And both audiences had maximum enjoyment of the typical Yoruba
wedding party. The 2 families spent a lot to make the day a memorable one.
Starting
from the choice of venue, down to the decoration and vendors, everything about
the wedding ceremony had a deeper love story than what the ordinary eyes can
behold.
DAMILARE SALAMI 08155134152 was there in the company of
Senior Photojournalist, Abdulrasheed Sanni who supplied the beautiful pictures
that accompanied this tale of a romantic affair. Below are excerpts from the
event.
THE VENUE
WAS TIME SQUARE EVENT CENTER
As
from about 12:00 noon, there was a high expectation of a mammoth crowd to grace
this talk of the town wedding at the ever-classy Time Square Event Center on
Ajao Road, Ikeja, Lagos. Expectations were high because Time Square doesn’t
host any party that lacks Class. It has been the favourite venue for many
celebrities who value class, on the mainland. The wedding attracted about 500
guests.
About
The Bride And Groom’S Family
The
Bride’s family is a household name in Ondo town in Southwest Nigeria. The
bride’s father, Mr E.A. Awosika was a proud son of the Awosika dynasty in Ondo
Town. Awosika family from Ondo is one of the largest families in Nigeria. The
Awosika family house which is located at the round-about in Odotu Street, Ondo
City, Nigeria, is recognized as the main Awosika family house.
The
Mother of the bride is Adebimpe Bello, a very beautiful and hardworking
businesswoman. She is a huge success in what she does. She deals in Eggs. She
is also a staunch believer in the Christian faith. She hails from Ibadan, Oyo
State and had been a reliable and dutiful mother to Rekiyat from birth up till
now. Tolu, who offered as the Groom's father is an uncle to him.
The
Groom’s family are quite popular in Modakeke and Ife. The Groom's dad is from Modakeke, while
mum is from Ile-Ife, Osun State. Both parents of the groom live in the UK. They
are clergies. They are senior pastors at Christ Light International Word
Outreach Ministries on Old Kent Road, London. Rev. Dr Ebenezer & Peter
Mrs Cecilia Ajitena are renowned ministers of the gospel and they have taken
the gospel to almost everywhere in the world.
PEACH AND MINT GREEN RULED THE DAY
The
party was quite colourful. It was a bright affair as the combination of mint
green and peach stood the event out. Guests were quite selective with their
chosen outfits. Their attires suited the party and those who didn’t come in the
required Aso-Ebi still wore the matching colours. It is a known fact that the
couple as well as their parents are quite spiritual, the colours of the day
were not just chosen for the sake of the beauty and owambe alone, they also had
their spiritual connotations and this explained what Rekiyat and Joshua share
in details. Mint green is often associated with freshness and creativity.
People who favour mint green tend to be creative, and open-minded. In the same
vein, the peach colour symbolises vitality, energy, playfulness, and encouragement.
There were several fashion styles from both the male and female guests at the
party and they all together made the party bigger than it was anticipated.
COUPLE’S
PARENTS NOT LEFT OUT OF THE FASHION GAME
Call
the party a hub of fashionistas and you may not be totally wrong. Virtually all
the guests stood out in their various attires but the most notable of them all were
the parents of the couple. Their attires were simple, classy and quite
expensive too. It was a combination of sky blue agbada and navy blue cap for the men while the women were
adorned in very beautiful silver colour HOH lace with a touch of blue.
THE GROOM AND HIS GANG
Not
one would have expected the quality of men in the groom’s gang when they first
arrived. Of course, being affluent is not written on the forehead, this fact
would have made a lot of people undermine the big boys who came in as friends
of the groom. But at the point when they were needed the most, they showed
class and quality. Their outfits were outstanding. They were quite unique among
the guests. Their attires were carton brown agbada and peach colour cap.
THE
HANDSOME GROOM SPARKLES
Handsome
Joshua Oluseyi Ajitena doesn’t just look like a groom on his big day, he was
the groom. His first attire was a monotone green outfit. It was a sparkling
damask material. For the reception party, it was another monotone magenta
outfit. His entry for the engagement party was grand but that of the reception
party in the company of his wife and the bridal train was bigger.
HAVE
YOU EVER SEEN A MORE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE?
Beauty, they say, is in the eyes of the beholder. But that of Rekiyat Adenike Edinbus is conspicuous enough for even the blind to see. Rekiyat is young blood with a lot of lovable attributes. She is the beautiful daughter of Adebimpe Bello, an accomplished Lagos businesswoman. She is the only child of her mum. She is well trained and well-mannered. She is the kind of bride every mum prays for her son to marry. No wonder, when on the day her parents were giving her out, they were moved to tears. Her dad told the Ajitena family and particularly the groom that they were blessed to have her because she’s a well trained and complete woman of honour and dignity.
Rekiyat,
just like her husband, was adorned in two different outfits and both looked
good on her. She was the most beautiful individual at the event. Many would say
it’s because she’s the bride but far from it, she is well endowed with all
forms of beauty. She is also well educated. She has a good job. She is a
General Manager at Z Petro Limited, an emerging Oil & Gas Servicing
company. Her bosses were in attendance. So also a lot of her colleagues from
her office and the oil industry. Brides friends were made up of a lot of
beautiful Big Girls from the Oil & Gas, and Banking Sectors, like the
Sahara Group and Polaris. Some of her friends flew in from the UK. They work in
the Tech Sector.
MUSIC
ICON, EBENEZER OBEY WAS THERE
There’s
a popular Yoruba adage that is interpreted to mean that a child could have just
two parents, but can have as many guardians as possible. This was the case of
Joshua Ajitena, the Groom. He could be well regarded as one of the sons of the
veteran musician, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey. He was Joshua’s godfather when he
was born. Baba Commander was not only present at the event, a lot of Obey
family members came. He even played some fatherly role at the engagement
ceremony. A further finding by City People revealed that Evang. Obey is a very
close friend of Rev. (Dr.) Ajitena. They have both been partners in the
ministry for a long time.
POPULAR GOSPEL SINGER, BABA AYEWA WAS ALSO THERE
It
is no longer news that Evangelist Ebenezer Obey and Pastor Adelakun (popularly
called Baba Ayewa) are close. They’ve come a long way. Though many people know
him as Ayewa, his real name is Pastor Joseph Adebayo Adelakun. He is a
legendary Yoruba gospel music icon. He became very popular in early 1984
with his gospel vibe, Amona Tete Mabo. He had released over 30 musical albums
over the years as a gospel singer. Pastor Adelakun was also at the event. He sat
right beside Evangelist Obey all through the event. And he was given a few
minutes to deliver his popular track. Many of the guests, including the groom,
got emotional and sang along with him.
POPULAR DESIGNER, KENNY JONES LANDS IN STYLE
Everyone
simply calls him Kenny Jones, but his real name is Kehinde Olayiwola. He is a
twin, who is blessed with a lot of gifts. He is a Lagos tailor who goes around
with his tape rule. He is a fashion designer too, He creates great designs for
his customers. He sings also. He drums and he is also a Minister of God. He
springs up each day with unique styles of clothing. He was present at the event with his branded
KJ designer wears and made some cash statements on the dance floor. He is set to
celebrate his 30 years in the fashion industry.
TOLU OBEY WAS ON THE BANDSTAND
Tolu
Obey-Fabiyi was the musician of the day. He is the only child that takes after
his father, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi as a musician. He is a member of
the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN). He is also a poet and
has successfully stepped into the shoes of his father, the legendary Ebenezer
Obey Commander. He brought back the old vibes of his father at the event. His
band boys reminded the older guests of the good old days of Ebenezer Obey on
the guitar. To be candid, he did so well. He also had some of the guests spray
him cash as well as the couple and their friends.
MC
AJELE ANCHORED THE RECEPTION PARTY
There
is no gainsaying the fact that Ajele Adeyemi, otherwise known as MC Ajele has
become a household name as far as the Nigeria comedy circle is concerned. The
feat, apparently, was not earned by a sudden flight but by a dint of hard work
and commitment on his part. In the same vein, his unique delivery while on
stage is a factor that has contributed immensely to how his brand became more
appealing by each passing day, yet to those who desire excellence. He brought
his A-game at the reception. His introduction alone made the congregation to
fall in love with him and the rest, they say, is history.
DJ JONES JONZIN TOO
DJ
Jones Jonzin was another talking point at the Ife-MI, Ore-MI fairytale. He
immediately took over from Tolu Obey at the after-party and he thrilled till
mama called. Just as MC Ajele was playing the hype man role, DJ Jonzin was
giving the couple and the bridal train very hot vibes.
AND THE LADIES WIN IT
Let’s
quickly tell you about the bridal game that was anchored by MC Ajele. It was a
dance competition between the bride’s ladies and the groom’s men. Three
candidates were nominated from each of the groups for a dance contest. It was a
flawless victory as the ladies carried the day. The party continued afterwards
and the owambe lasted till very late in the night.
RSS OLD STUDENTS RALLY ROUND BRIDE'S MUM
The
Bride's mum is an old student of Remo Secondary School (RSS) in Sagamu. No
wonder why RSS Old Students attended the wedding. All of them are classmates of
Bride's mum. They are Gbemi Fayemi, Titi Adodoyin, Sari Alli, Fuad Ajakaiye,
Olumide Onimole, Rashida and Seye Kehinde.
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