Funke Akindele’s Glamorous Church Wedding – See More Photos

Published on May 26, 2012

May 26, 2012 – Funke Akindele’s Glamorous Church Wedding – See More Photos

Award winning Actress, Funke Akindele’s glamorous Church wedding on Saturday the 26th of May, 2012 was a big success.

Below is a detail minute by Minute details of the wedding

The Couple

Funke Akindele is today the biggest yoruba Nollywood star while Kenny Oloyede is a bussinessman who is also into politics,funke is 34 while kenny is 37.

Nikhai

The couple had the Nikhai on thursday away from the press with only few family members were she was named Khadijat by her husband.

Introduction and Engagement

The couple had their Introduction at Balmoral HavenHall, in Ikeja GRA Ikeja as early as 11am

Funke Akindele’s Church Wedding Venue

Funke and Kenny were joined by the officiating ministers from Methodist Church officiated by The Very Revd M.O Ogunsoji JP,the couple were officially joined with exchange of wedding rings and became Mr and Mrs Oloyede at 3.45pm.

Funke Akindele’s Wedding Reception

The reception was anchored by Gbenga Adeyinka who did very well,Tiwa Savage,Eldee and Tosin Martins did special numbers for the couple while Prince Adeniji Adele former Lagos State Commissioner for Sports was the Chairman of the wedding,Lagos First Lady, Mrs Abimbola Fashola was represented, ditto for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Lagos Commisioners for Transport and Tourism were also there.

Location Locked Down

Nobody can successfully shoot a Yoruba movie today as all the who is who in that sector of Nollywood were at the wedding, Present at the wedding were Lola Idije,Lola Margret,Iya Awero,Liz Da Silva,Eniola Badmus,Ireti Osayemi and husband Bakky,Jide Kosoko,Sola Kosoko,Bimbo Thomas,Baba Kekere,Bayo Tijani,Muyiwa Ademola,Dayo Amusa,Odun Adekola,Sunny Ali,Abbey Lanre,Iya Rainbow, to mention a few.

Glo was well represented

Glo was well represented by its Ambassadors Desmond Elliot,Odun Adekola,Ini Edo,Chioma Akportha and Glo ED Communications, Mr Bode Opesitan,Mr Femi opadere and wife,Jumobi Damijo and Fela King to identify with one of their brand Ambassador Funke.They were joined on the table by Genny Nnaji,Omoni Oboli and husband,Alibaba and Ay.

Genevieve Nnaji Storms Wedding with Bodyguards

Genevieve Nnaji was at Balmoral with 2 Bodyguards, both well kitted and kept their eyes on the superstar throughout her stay, she was friendly with everyone.

Those who made it happen

Ireti osayemi was the Iya Eto of the wedding, she was in charge of selling of Aso Ebi, Big Sam Media was in charge of publicity.

MCs
Gbenga Adeyinka and Folusho Ogunjimi of the Shokoyokoto fame handled the compere of the ceremony

Nigerian Celebrities At Funke Akindele’s Wedding

Genevieve Nnaji
Ini Edo
Desmond Elliot
Dayo Adeneye and wife
Tiwa Savage
Tayo Odueke aka Sikiratu Sindodo

Lanre Hassan aka Mama Awero
Fausat Balogun aka Madam Saje
Abiodun Majekodunmi aka baba kekere
Alhaji Ade Adenrele
Kunle Coker
Kaffy
Bakky Adeoye and his wife, Ireti Osayemi
Prince Ademola Adeniji Adele
Alhaji Lai Mohammed