What We Saw, What You Missed at Iyabo Ojo’s Daughter’s Wedding Yesterday

The city of Lagos sparkled with glamour, tradition, and high-profile guests on Thursday, as Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo gave her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, away in a breathtaking traditional wedding ceremony to her Tanzanian lover, singer Juma Jux. From the glittering guest list to emotional family moments, the union was nothing short of a modern African fairytale, merging two cultures under the glow of love, legacy, and celebrity.

The wedding, which many have dubbed the “wedding of the year,” was held in Lagos and attracted a glittering cast of personalities from the world of entertainment, politics, and social influence. Most notably in attendance was Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who lent a political seal of prestige to the occasion. Also present were film icons like Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Laide Bakare, Femi Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola, and Ijebu, alongside content creators and influencers like Caramel Plug and Kiitan Bukola.

Veteran entertainer Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey made a grand appearance, adding old-school star power to the vibrant festivities.

But perhaps the most talked-about highlight of the day was the undeniable chemistry and emotional unity between Iyabo Ojo and her estranged husband, Ademidun Ojo. Rumors had swirled earlier in the week that the father of the bride had been sidelined, especially after his absence at the Tanzanian leg of the ceremonies in February. However, all doubts were put to rest as he made a dignified appearance at the Lagos celebration. A now-viral video showed the former couple, dressed in matching traditional attire, dancing gracefully together as they supported their daughter on her big day.

Iyabo Ojo, ever the showstopper, played both the proud mother and regal host. In an emotional pre-ceremony moment, she was seen praying over her daughter, dressed in a bridal robe, asking for divine protection, love, and prosperity for the couple’s new journey. “I knew Juma was the one,” Iyabo said in a heartfelt interview. “Seeing how family-oriented and intentional he is made me sure of him for Priscilla.”

The wedding style itself was steeped in traditional opulence. Priscilla stunned in a long-sleeved asooke blouse paired with a layered skirt glittering with sequins and stones, topped with a purple gele and ipele. Juma Jux stood tall beside her in a matching purple agbada, finished with orange and gold embroidery and a symbolic royal blue cap. His purple staff bore a carved map of Africa, a nod to the merging of two nations through their union.

The bridal party didn’t disappoint either. Groomsmen looked regal in pink agbadas, while bridesmaids glowed in stylish pink attire with gele headwraps. The hall was a visual masterpiece—soft lights, cascading florals, and cultural motifs that gave the venue a dreamy, almost cinematic quality.

Prior to the Lagos event, the couple held an intimate customary ceremony in Tanzania and a civil wedding attended by close celebrity friends including Chioma Good Hair and Enioluwa. In true romantic fashion, Jux proposed again before Valentine’s Day with a larger ring—a moment shared widely across social media.

The couple’s love story reads like a pan-African romance novel. Jux, who began his career as a rapper before evolving into a leading voice in East African R&B, gushed about his bride in an interview: “From the first day I met Priscilla, I knew she was an amazing soul… I couldn’t wait to put a ring on her hand.”

Their relationship, first confirmed in mid-2024, drew significant buzz—partly due to Jux’s high-profile dating history with Vanessa Mdee and Karen Bujulu, and partly due to the couple’s public chemistry on Instagram. For Priscilla, a 24-year-old digital influencer and fashion entrepreneur, the union marks the beginning of a new chapter—one filled with love, family, and, undoubtedly, more spotlight.

Adding a royal touch, Priscilla and her mother had earlier visited the Ooni of Ife to formally invite him as the royal father of the day. While the monarch couldn’t attend, he sent his blessings—a gesture Iyabo described as deeply honouring.

As Lagos settles down from the festivities, fans across Nigeria and Tanzania continue to celebrate this cross-cultural union. The hashtag #PriscillaJux2025 is still trending, with many praising the couple’s style, poise, and the maturity with which their families handled the event.

In a time where celebrity unions are often short-lived or hidden from the public eye, the Ojo-Jux wedding gave fans not just a spectacle but also a sincere, emotionally grounded celebration of love. One for the books—what we saw, and what you might have missed.