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Ini Dima-Okojie & Abasi Ene-Obong’s Traditional Wedding was an Awesome Display of Love & Culture

Nollywood’s rising star, Ini Dima-Okojie, who recently starred in the Netflix Original Series “Blood Sisters“, tied the knot traditionally to the love of her life, Abasi Ene-Obong, the founder and CEO of 54gene, an African genomics company building the world’s first pan-African biobank, on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Ini and Abasi announced their engagement on […]
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Nollywood’s rising star, Ini Dima-Okojie, who recently starred in the Netflix Original Series “Blood Sisters“, tied the knot traditionally to the love of her life, Abasi Ene-Obong, the founder and CEO of 54gene, an African genomics company building the world’s first pan-African biobank, on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Ini Dima-Okojie in Efik attire for her 2nd look

Abasi Ene-Obong in Efik attire

Ini and Abasi announced their engagement on social media in June 2021, marking the beginning of their forever journey. Abasi proposed after two years of courtship. The couple got legally married on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Ini Dima-Okojie and Abasi Ene-Obong at their civil ceremony

The traditional wedding ceremony took place at Harbour Point, a luxurious event centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. Ini and Abasi were joined by their two loving families, as well as a large crowd of 1000 supportive friends, celebrity guests, and well-wishers.

Wedding hall decor

Friends praying for Ini Dima-Okojie

The celebration was a unique blend of two Nigerian cultures: Edo and Calabar. Ini, who is from Edo state, was styled by renowned Nigerian designer Tubo for her Edo attire and after-party appearance, while Lanre Dasilva turned her into the royal Calabar bride.

The Couple with their friends

Watch this fun wedding recap:

We expected Ini’s ever-chic look since she always lived up to her fashionable persona. She is a fashion icon who appears on every best-dressed list. We, like all of her followers, were excited to see her wedding attire, and we were not disappointed!

Ini Dima-Okojie 1st outfit- Edo bride

Ini Dima-Okojie 2nd outfit- Efik bride

Ini Dima-Okojie’s After Party look

Roby Ekpo, Master of Ceremony, and music celebrities such as Wande Coal, DJ Crowd Controller, Chiké, Event Compere Jimmie, and others thrilled the wedding party guests.

The Bride and her mother

Nancy Isime and Ini Dima-Okojie

#AChocolateLoveStory was a star-studded occasion as the Nollywood industry gathered to celebrate their colleague’s traditional wedding.

L to R: Kate Henshaw, Lala Akindoju, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Yolanda Okereke-Fubara

Kate Henshaw, Nancy Isime, Toke Makinwa, Shaffy Bello, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Bovi, Waje, Omawumi, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Osas Ighodaro, Akah Nnani, Uti Nwachukwu, Denrele Edun, and many more. Lanre Da Silva Ajayi and Tubobereni, the celebrity fashion designers who created the gorgeous bride’s gowns, were also there.

Waje and Omawumi

L to R: Bovi, Sharon Ooja, Toke Makinwa, Kehinde and Debola Williams

L to R: Osas Ighodaro, Ini Dima-Okojie, Lala Akindoju, Shaffy Bello

The wedding was indeed a vibrant traditional function and every minute of it was filled with beauty and glamour. There certainly was no shortage of good vibes, and love to last a lifetime.

Bride’s friends in their bridal robes

Ini Dima-Okojie with her sisters

Pretty Mike and Noble Igwe

Wande Coal performing at the After-Party

Wedding Cake

Credits:
Photography: @the.alfe @tmoorphotography

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Our latest collection of beautiful Hot Ankara Long Gown Styles includes a wide range of designs for brides, grooms, bridesmaids, and even guests in West African wedding attire. If your group needs to be attractive, Matching Ankara gown styles are also the best selection.

In Africa, wearing beautiful Ankara long gown styles on occasion is a norm. Everyone should dress undoubtedly to attend many events. Each style has its guidelines, so the wearer should be well acquainted with this Ankara long gown style, and all complementing colors, purses, shoes, ties, and other jewelry to ensure the most attractive look.

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African women and gorgeous, classy Ankara long gown styles are fashion inspirations for ladies around the globe. If you are a woman and you are African, then you will love beautiful Ankara long gown styles. The latest Ankara gown styles are fast becoming trendy due to contemporary styles being recreated with Ankara.

Brides and wedding guests are bold enough to dazzle in Ankara gown styles that fit the bill for gorgeous, attractive, and stylish . The Ankara fabric is multifaceted and can be designed or styled to suit your fashion needs.

You can decide to have a Cinderella-cut Ankara long gown or jump in with an edgy design for bold statements. Here are the latest Ankara long gown fashion styles for a bolder look at any occasion: Let’s brag about Ankara fabrics a little If there’s one thing I love about Ankara fabrics, you could sew almost anything with them. They’re super easy to style and come in different patterns.

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What makes Ankara stand out from other kinds of fabrics is the patterns. There’s nothing like it.

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Latest Ankara Gowns for Work in Nigeria/African Working Class

We all can agree that finding Ankara print clothing to wear at work can be hard.  Do not worry, whether your style is simple or sophisticated, we have outlined 100 Latest Ankara Gowns for Work in Nigeria that are easy to wear to office. Featuring clothing from Fredico from Instagram vendors, these styles would definitely make a great impression for you at your workplace.

How to style Ankara for office wear

There are a number of appropriate office wear styles you can have your designer make with Ankara.

For women, often, a simple straight, fitted and knee-length gown would suit them appropriately – the idea of office wear is to dress smart which, of course, transforms to working smart. You can also have your designers make a beautiful smart jacket with your choice of Ankara. However, if you are not wearing a complete Ankara dress, you can do a quick smart match by wearing a nice plain top with your Ankara skirt to create a formal and elegant appearance.

Ankara fabrics are unique fabrics that come in different beautiful colors, patterns and designs. The outfit is popularly worn all over Africa and beyond. Wearing an Ankara dress to your place of work might prove to be quite tricky but can still be done in very fashionable and stylish ways.

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The idea behind slaying an Ankara outfit successfully is to keep it classy and simple at the same time. Here are some ways you can rock your Ankara outfit to your work place in the most fashionable and stylish way:

Do you want something sophicated and cultural for your work? You can use Ankara for your office outfits. Whether you love the bold display of cultural affluence in your outfit or the simple designs, Ankara got you covered. Wearing Ankara to work used to be a taboo in a corporate setup but thankfully, gone are those days – except for banks and a few other formal companies.
Ankara gowns make for an easier choice when deciding what Ankara look you should wear to the office.

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Inasmuch as you are allowed to wear Ankara gowns to work, not every style would be suitable for the office environment.
Your Asoebi worthy looks definitely fall into this category. Your Ankara gown should be simple, classy, not too dramatic and comfortable enough for you to function it.
Be sure to keep your accessories to the barest minimum.

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This Twitter Thread of People Sharing How They Met Their Partner Will Melt Your Heart


Love has a way of finding us when we least expect it. It can come in different forms and at various points in our lives. Whether we are prepared or caught off guard, the stories behind most relationships are always so beautiful. From meeting online (of course!), to being set up, to a little something […]
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