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10 Celebrity Weddings That Surprised Fans In 2022
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2022 marked the beginning of marital bliss for some Nigerian celebrities who took their fans by surprise as they tied the knot with their lovers.
From comedians, singers, and actors, the entertainment industry witnessed many weddings, bringing joy to the celebrants and their fans.
In no particular order, here are 10 celebrity weddings that surprised fans in 2022:
MI Abaga
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Veteran rapper, Jude Abaga, also known as MI, married his fiancée, Eniola Mafe, in a church ceremony on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
The rapper, also known as The Guy, had traditionally tied the knot on Thursday, September 23, 2022.
The events were well attended by fellow celebrities like Banky W and Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Basketmouth, IK Osakioduwa, amongst others.
Mercy Chinwo
Gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, took fans by surprise on June 23, 2022, when she announced her engagement to Blessed Uzochikwa, the resident pastor at WaterBrook Church, Lagos.
On Saturday, August 13, 2022, the couple tied the knot in a church ceremony, a day after their traditional marriage in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
Attendees at the events include fellow gospel artistes and celebrities such as Chidinma, Judith Kanayo, Banky W, etc.
Rita Dominic and Fidelis Anosike
Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, tied the knot with renowned publisher, Fidelis Anosike, at a manor in North Yorkshire, England.
This is coming seven months after the actress and her husband did their traditional marriage in her hometown in Imo State on April 19, 2022.
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After the events, Dominic revealed that the United Arab Emirates’ decision to ban Nigerians and other nationalities in October almost ruined her white wedding.
Frederick Leonard and Peggy Ovire
Nollywood actor, Fredrick Leonard, went public about his romance with his colleague, Peggy Ovire, on the latter’s birthday on October 21, 2022.
Barely a month later, the duo shared their pre-wedding picture, to the amazement of fans.
Peggy and Freddie married on November 19 in the actress’ hometown in Warri, Delta State.
Tim Godfrey
Nigerian gospel artiste, Tim Godfrey, on February 16 announced his engagement to his beau on his Instagram page, with a sprinkle of mystery as he didn’t unveil her identity.
A month later, the father-of-one unveiled his fiancee as Erica Katrina Jones from Anambra State.
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, the worship leader and his bride held their white wedding at a ceremony held in Culpeper, VA, United States.
Kemi Adetiba
Movie director and producer, Kemi Adetiba, has announced her engagement to music executive, Oscar Heman-Ackah, on February 9, 2022, to fans’ surprise.
The King of Boys director tied the knot in April in a registry, which came before her colourful star-studded traditional marriage ceremony same month.
Attendees at the event include Sola Sobowale, Banky W and Adesua Wellington, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, amongst others.
Nikki Laoye and Soul Snatcha
Popular gospel artiste, Nikki Laoye, tied the knot with fellow singer, Kunle Adeyoola, aka Soul Snatcha, on Friday, March 18.
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Nikki shared pictures of the ceremony on her Instagram page, as she appreciated those who contributed to the ceremony.
She also gave special thanks to her family and her husband’s, who graced the private ceremony.
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VIDEO: Fire Guts Actress Iyabo Ojo’s Office
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Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has confirmed that a fire broke out at her office in Lagos on Tuesday evening, destroying parts of the property and several valuables.
The actress shared a video on Instagram showing the aftermath of the blaze—smoke-stained walls, scorched furniture, and charred debris scattered across the staircase and office space.
“This just happened today the 8th of July 2025, around 7pm. My office building caught fire,” she wrote.
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Ojo praised the Nigerian Fire Service for their swift response, which helped contain the flames before they could cause further damage.
“Thank you to the Nigerian Fire service and my staff for salvaging what was left. Thankfully no lives were lost. The devil tested us today but God said no.
“With God on my side we will bounce back bigger and better,” she added.
She also thanked her team, describing the experience as shocking but expressing relief that no one was hurt.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
This incident comes just months after a similar tragedy struck fellow actress Mercy Aigbe, whose Lagos home was destroyed by fire in December 2024.
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Tiwa Savage Shares Emotional Moment With Son
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July 7, 2025By
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Afrobeats sensation, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood, describing it as both challenging and deeply fulfilling.
In a heartfelt video shared via her Instagram story, the award-winning singer shared a touching experience involving her son, Jamil Balogun. Tiwa revealed that after scolding him for misbehaving, she was taken aback by his quiet response.
“I expected him to be upset. But instead, he came to sit beside me on the couch, just seeking comfort.”
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The moment, Tiwa explained, reminded her of the deep emotional connection between a mother and her child, and how those little gestures can make even the toughest parenting moments worthwhile.
“Last night, I was reminded of one of the hardest things about being a mom: you still have to discipline your child and be strict, even when it breaks your heart.
“I’m a very, very strict mother. Everyone knows this. But last night, I went off on him. And this is why he melts my heart so much… I woke up and saw that he had quietly come to sleep next to me. I had slept on the couch, and he still came to lie beside me, my baby. I was shouting earlier… ahhh. Yet he still came close, seeking comfort,” she said.
Tiwa concluded by expressing how, despite the difficulties, motherhood remains the most rewarding experience in her life.
“Being a mother is tough. But it’s also the best feeling in the world,” she added.
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Linc Edochie Told Me His Ex-wife Cheated On Him, Smokes Weed – Yinka Theisen [VIDEO]
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July 7, 2025By
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Yinka Theisen has disclosed that she started a relationship with Linc Edochie after he told her that his estranged wife cheated on him.
Edochie got married to his estranged wife, Amaka Paula, in December 2010, and they shared two children together.
In May 2025, Linc Edochie got engaged to his new partner, Yinka Theisen.
A month after their engagement, Linc broke up with Yinka for getting involved in Queen May and Yul Edochie’s divorce drama on social media.
However, reacting to the controversy in an interview with actor Uche Maduagwu, Yinka Theisen narrated that she started a relationship with Linc after he accused his ex-wife of cheating on him and smoking weed.
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“What Linc did to me, I’m shocked. I can’t lie to you, I’m shocked. This is a man a lot of people don’t know, the family (Edochie) had a tragic event recently. And I was there for him. I came to stay with him in Lagos, I supported him. I will just leave it at that because it’s a sensitive thing, and I don’t want to bring out a family secret that a lot of people don’t know about.
“I started a relationship with him after he told me a very, very sad thing about how his wife was sleeping around in Abuja with all the Alhajis, all these things I have text messages of and that she’s a weed head. She smokes weed every day, and that she withdraws the medication of their last child that had seizures.
“So we became very close in the sense of just emotionally supporting him because I couldn’t believe that a woman would repeatedly cheat on such an awesome man.”
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