In recent years, vow renewals have gone from quiet, private ceremonies to major cultural moments in Nigeria’s entertainment and social scene. No longer just a Western import, they’ve become a popular way for high-profile couples to reaffirm their love, celebrate milestones, and showcase personal style. From lavish ballroom events to intimate proposal reenactments, Nigerian celebrities are giving their marriages a glamorous second “I do.”
Nigerian Stars Leading the Trend
Nosa Rex & Deborah Okunzuwa
Nollywood actor Nosa Rex marked his 10th wedding anniversary with a regal Edo-themed celebration alongside his wife Deborah.
The couple also took love to the shoreline with a breathtaking beachside vow renewal in Doha, Qatar. The couple chose the ocean as their witness, exchanging vows in a serene, open-air ceremony that blended intimacy with elegance.
Deborah, radiant in a flowing white gown paired with a floral crown and bouquet of blush roses, embodied timeless bridal beauty. Nosa, in a crisp white shirt and tan trousers, matched the laid-back but stylish beach theme. Against the turquoise waves and sandy backdrop, the couple looked every bit the picture of enduring romance.
The renewal wasn’t just about aesthetics; it was symbolic. Ten years after first saying “I do,” they chose a setting that reflected calm, strength, and continuity, much like the sea itself. Guests, dressed in chic casuals, flanked the couple, giving the celebration a warm, familial feel rather than a grand spectacle. Videos shared online captured the tenderness of the moment, where laughter, stolen glances, and gentle hand-holding replaced the extravagance often associated with celebrity ceremonies.
Real Warri Pikin (Anita Asuoha) & Ikechukwu
To celebrate 10 years of marriage, comedian Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, renewed her vows with her husband Ikechukwu in a Lagos ceremony that looked like a second wedding. With a glittering gown, star-studded guest list, and heartfelt vows, the event highlighted both romance and festivity. For Anita, it was also a public celebration of perseverance through marital ups and downs.
Obi Cubana & Ebele Iyiegbu
Business mogul Obi Cubana and his wife Ebele who is popularly known as Lush celebrated 15 years of marriage with a spectacular vow renewal ball in Abuja. The event featured a towering castle-shaped cake, live performances by artists like Timi Dakolo and Johnny Drille, and a grand entrance where Ebele walked in with their son. The ceremony captured both family bonds and public pageantry, setting a new benchmark for celebrity celebrations.
Deyemi Okanlawon & Damilola
Actor Deyemi Okanlawon chose intimacy and reflection for his 10th anniversary. In a deeply moving gesture, he went down on one knee to propose to his wife Damilola all over again. Fighting back tears, he told her: “I didn’t know that ‘Will you marry me?’ meant… would you journey with me, cry together, live together, do everything together?” The emotional moment melted hearts and underscored the power of reaffirmation through simple, genuine acts of love.
Mary Remmy Njoku & Jason Njoku
Marking their decade together, Nollywood actress Mary Njoku and her husband Jason, founder of iROKOtv, renewed their vows in Mauritius. Their three children walked Mary down the aisle in a heartwarming family moment. The dreamy destination ceremony gave them the chance to relive their wedding with fewer constraints and more freedom to make it about family and growth.
Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo & Modele
To celebrate 25 years of marriage, COZA founder Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo and his wife Modele renewed their vows in Abuja. The faith-centered ceremony drew dignitaries including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and several pastors, underlining how vow renewals also serve as public affirmations of faith and leadership values.
Why Renewals Are Resonating in Nigeria
Milestone Celebrations: Anniversaries at the 7, 10, 15, or 25-year marks are becoming cultural checkpoints, where couples stop to reflect, rejoice, and recommit.
A Do-Over with Freedom: For some, like the Njokus and Warri Pikin, renewals are a chance to have the wedding they couldn’t afford or fully enjoy the first time around. They now have more resources, style, and family involvement.
Emotional Repair & Reconnection: Couples like Seun Ajayi highlight renewal as a form of healing, an opportunity to reaffirm commitment after challenges.
Cultural & Creative Expression: Whether it’s Nosa Rex’s Edo heritage 10th anniversary photoshoot or Obi Cubana’s fairytale-style ballroom, vow renewals allow couples to merge tradition, creativity, and personal taste.
From Private to Public Ritual
What was once a quiet, intimate affair is now often a public celebration shared on Instagram, YouTube, and in lifestyle magazines. These ceremonies inspire fans, influence wedding culture, and remind people that even though divorce makes headlines, love stories can still be retold with grandeur.
Conclusion
From Edo regality to castle cakes, from destination vows to on-one-knee surprises, Nigerian celebrities are redefining vow renewals as moments of glamour, intimacy, and cultural pride. In a society where marriage is deeply valued, these second “I dos” are more than parties, they are symbolic affirmations of endurance, growth, and the timelessness of love.
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