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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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Nigerian Musician Dies In Canada

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Popular live music band leader, Akinloye Tofowomo popularly known as Akiin Shuga, has died at the age of 50.

His death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Monday.

Akiin Shuga died on October 30, 2025, in New Brunswick, Canada.

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The statement described the Shuga Band founder as “a revered music icon and custodian of rhythm, culture, and the spirit of performance”.

The family also said details of funeral arrangements will be revealed in due course.

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In the meantime, they requested for “privacy and quiet reflection at this deeply difficult time”.

Akiin Shuga leaves behind his wife, children, siblings, and mother.

 

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Jarvis Threatens To Sue Peller Over Money Laundering Allegation

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Popular content creator and TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, has threatened legal action against her boyfriend, Peller.

Peller, who is also a TikTok star, had in a recent livestream named Jarvis among other TikTokers that laundered money through the platform’s gifting feature.

Reacting to the allegation, Jarvis management, Aiso Entertainment, tagged Peller’s claim as false.

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Jarvis management in a statement shared on her social media page, threatened to sue Peller for defamation, noting that “such accusations are an attack on her character and legality, which deserve stringent legal action of this kind”.

“The management alongside her esteemed legal counsel, denies these allegations and we are currently exploring the possibility of initiating a defamation lawsuit against Mr. Peller,” the statement added.

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Popular Kannywood Actor Passes Away

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A popular Kannywood actor, Mato Na Mato, also known as Malam Nata’ala, has reportedly passed away after a protracted illness.

Malam Nata’ala, a native of Potiskum in Yobe State, is known for prominent role as almajiri school teacher in a popular Arewa24 Hausa drama series, Dadin Kowa’.

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Before his death, the actor had severally made online posts seeking financial help to settle his medical bills.

His online posts drew the attention of Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who supported him N27 million.

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