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American Reality Star Porsha’s Gorgeous Traditional Dress As She Weds Nigerian [PHOTOS]

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On Friday, November 25, American reality TV star, Porsha Williams tied the knot with her boo, Simon Guobadia, in a Nigerian traditional wedding.

According to People, the couple had their ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta in front of 250 guests.

The report further states that The 41-year-old Real Housewives of Atlanta star and Guobadia, 57, will tie the knot again in an American ceremony on Saturday.

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Photos of the couple in their traditional looks, exclusive to People, have surfaced on social media.

In the photos, Porsha is seen dressed in an extravagant strapless velvet dress which she paired with coral beads and a hair crown adorned with jewelry.

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Her husband sported a white two-piece ensemble with coral beads as well. Both looks were in honour of Guobadia’s Benin heritage.

Designer behind Prosha’s Edo dress shares interesting details

In a chat with newsmen, Lakimmy recounted how emotional she got when the American reality TV star reached out to her to make the dresses.

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She had so many other options but she chose us! I was surprised to know our designs are loved by so many across the globe!”

Porsha’s first look: Red velvet Edo bridal look

The designer states that Porsha wanted to appear looking like a complete Edo bride and left no stone unturned.

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She did her research even before contacting us and she knew it has to be an all-velvet dress. She wanted over-the-top, dramatic structured, well-detailed and a form-fitted dress that hug her curves nicely.”

Lakimmy says the right amount of jewellery embellishment was added which is very different from the usual and also created a structural skirt to suit Porsha’s huge personality.

Details on Porsha’s second traditional wedding dress

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For the second look, Porsha rocked a gorgeous bedazzled cream dress which the designer revealed was picked by the star from their previous collection.

She, however, wanted hers a little over-the-top with more bling and crystal.

The regal dress was a fully beaded Bbouse with asymmetric structured sleeves and a detachable dramatic ruffled skirt.

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It also featured a fully blinged-out fitted skirt that reveals a thigh-high parting when the zipper in front is open.

“The essence is to transform Porsha from the glamorous bridal look into a more comfortable look ideal for the after party.”

Porsha’s reaction to seeing her dresses and duration it took to make

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Lakimmy reveals that despite having a virtual consultation with Porsha and no fitting was done, the dresses fit perfectly.

Her reaction was priceless!!! She was so excited after receiving her dress and it fitted just right requiring no form of alteration whatsoever!”

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The designer reveals that the dresses took about nine months from design conception to finishing. Described as an exclusive design, she says it required about 25 skilled craftsmen and women.

However, a cost estimate for the dresses was not given. On her experience working on the dresses, Lakimmy had this to say:

“I enjoyed putting up this masterpiece together! The most exciting experience was Porsha trusted us completely throughout the process! She is every designer’s dream!”

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VDM: Anyone Who Fights Inside Aircraft Deserves Life Imprisonment – Portable

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Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has reacted to the viral clash between activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, saying anyone who engages in a fight inside an aircraft deserves life imprisonment.

In a viral video shared on social media, Portable condemned the act and questioned why anyone would choose to fight on board a plane.

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He said, “Anybody weh fight inside plane, whether na locally or internationally, na ewon gbere (life imprisonment). You go end your life in prison ni ooo, like billionaires dey enter plane, you wan dey fear rich people?, you see your enemy for ground oooo, you no fight am, you see am when you dey board, you no fight am oo, why you dey fight am inside plane.”

Portable also mocked both men as he analysed the fight, “VeryDarkman and Mr Jollof, I see where VeryDarkMan dey jollof Mr Jollof, dey use blow dey jollof am, and even VeryDarkMan no sabi throw blow, Mr Jollof energy cover your body, your body just big for nothing, you use your body cover the man, I hear say Mr Jollof turn your body to chicken.”

He added that even with claims that VeryDarkMan once allegedly received money to confront him, the activist still struggled in the fight with Mr. Jollof.

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Recall that Tribune Online reported that Social media influencers VeryDarkMan and Mr. Jollof on Monday engaged in a heated physical altercation on a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos.

Eyewitnesses reported that the disagreement escalated into a mild brawl, with crew members and passengers attempting to intervene.

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UK Police Storm Peller’s Apartment After Noise Complaint [VIDEO]

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The United Kingdom police have stormed the apartment of a popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Peller.

The police arrived at the Peller’s apartment following noise complaints.

A viral video on social media captured the moment the police arrived at Peller’s UK residence for a search.

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The TikTok star who is currently in the UK was having a live streaming session when the police knocked at the door complaining that Peller was reported to have been making noise.

In response Peller told the police that he was on livestream, but the police insisted on checking the rooms to be sure he wasn’t having a shouting match with anyone.

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Why Some Celebrities Go Broke – Rapper M.I

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Ace Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I, has shared how he handles people’s expectations from him as a celebrity.

The ‘One Naira’ hitmaker disclosed that he trained himself mentally to accept being “broke shamed” so as not to pressure himself into constantly proving that he has a flamboyant life.

Speaking in a recent interview with Chude, M.I explained that many celebrities became broke while living beyond their means just to adjust to people’s expectations.

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“When I understood that people in Nigeria tend to broke shame celebrities, I had to make a decision if I want to let that have power over me. Because if you don’t deal with that, it will have exceeding power over you.

“If you are not comfortable with the fact that some fans can broke shame you if they see you driving a car they consider below your level, then you are going to continue adjusting to their expectations. And that is how you go broke. You go broke trying to adjust to people’s expectations.

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“One of the things that Nigerians are concerned about is their perceptions. And statistically, we are a country where most people don’t have money. It took me time to mentally prepare myself to accept being broke shamed. All our celebrities who were flying private jets 20 years ago are no longer affluent,” he expressed.

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