The air inside the lavishly decorated Anchor Event Center Ikeja hall shimmered with warmth, colour, and quiet opulence. Crystal chandeliers cast a golden glow on flowing classy drapes and floral wall designs and beautiful floor designs, and carefully curated lighting that transformed the venue into a palace of celebration.
From the gentle hum of live music to the rhythmic cadence of talking drums, it was unmistakable: this was not just a wedding, it was a high-class Nigerian society celebration, rich in love, culture, and meaning
TheMediaGood Newspaper can report that society big boy, Chief Owolabi Oduntan and Oluwabunmi Oguniyi, now Mrs. Oduntan, were joined in a blue-themed holy matrimony demonstrative of royalty, before an assembly of family, friends, dignitaries, and well-wishers who came from all over the world to witness what has been described as a God-orchestrated union on Sunday 21st December, Lagos.
Dressed regally in a traditional Yoruba attire befitting his status, the groom, Chief Owolabi Oduntan, could hardly contain his emotions.“I feel so, so happy. I feel so elated. I feel completely fulfilled,” he said, smiling broadly. “I feel complete. Everything feels angelic. I feel like a butterfly flying inside of me. I’m so happy today.”When asked to describe the emotions churning within him, he laughed and replied, “It’s more than a butterfly.”
Speaking about his beautiful bride, his words were tender, reverent, and deeply personal.“She is my peace,” he said simply. “I always call her a peacemaker. She’s my prayer warrior, my understanding woman. She advises me. She stands by me. What else would a man want?”
Owolabi expressed his gratitude to the family friends and associates who came to make the celebration a memorable one for them. “Thank you for standing by me, all my friends, all my buddies, all my goons. They are so fantastic.Thank you to all of you. It’s only God that can reward you.”
The highlight of the day came when the groom stunned everyone, especially his bride, with a dramatic surprise: the presentation of a 2025 Jetour X90+ luxury SUV, unveiled to thunderous applause.“It’s just for my woman,” Chief Oduntan said. “She deserves everything.”
The bride, Oluwabunmi, resplendent in her exquisitely styled Yoruba bridal ensemble, embodied elegance, grace, and uncontainable joy. Her beaming smile told a story words could barely capture.“My joy is full,” she said. “I am super, super excited. I just give God all the thanks.”
Describing her husband, she paused briefly, then laughed softly. “They say nobody is perfect, but my man is near perfect 99.999,” she said. “He is a gentleman to the core. That was one of the first things that attracted me to him.”The surprise gift left her visibly emotional. “I never imagined this,” she admitted. “It was beyond my imagination.”
On the popular claim among young Nigerians that marriage is a scam, her response was firm and heartfelt. “There is real love,” she said. “What I’ve experienced is consistency. This man has never loved me less from the first day we met. Love is not about money or material things. It is pure, genuine love. ”With a knowing smile, she added: “They say there is no love in Lagos. I found my own in Lagos.”
From the richly embroidered aso-oke worn by family members to the synchronized elegance of coordinated aso-ebi, Yoruba culture was on full display. Elders exchanged blessings, prayers flowed freely, and tradition merged seamlessly with modern sophistication.
The Chairman of the occasion captured the essence of the day as he addressed the couple. “When I entered the hall, I had to look around to be sure I was at the right event,” he said. “This is excellence. This is beauty. This is joy.”His counsel was profound and deliberate. “Let your home be governed by God,” he advised. “Create a prayer corner. Pray together. Talk together. Marriage is not AI. Don’t search technology for answers. Understand yourselves.”
Close friends of the couple echoed a consistent theme that love, commitment, and purpose still define meaningful marriages.
Describing the wedding, Otunba Chief Daramola Charles Adeyinka said: “This is a God-orchestrated wedding. What God has joined together, no man can put asunder.”
On the question of whether marriage is a scam, his response was resolute. “I’ve been married for over 17 years,” he said. “Marriage is not a scam. Love is not a scam. Marriage is more than feelings. It is understanding, commitment, and purpose.”
A very close family friend, Adebola Sonusi said: “I’m glad that I’m here to witness Owolabi and Bunmi starting a new life together. They are amazing people. I’ve known Owolabi for decades, but I just met Bunmi this year, and she’s a lovely lady. I pray that their union will last forever.”
“In relationships and marriages, there will always be issues. It’s never a bed of roses. You have to go into it knowing that, and with the conviction that your marriage will work. So, my advice is patience, understanding, and the determination to make the marriage work, that divorce is not an option.”
Another close friend, Aare Samson Johnson, who played a role in planning the surprise gift, described the couple as proof that love transcends differences. “They are from different generations,” he noted. “But love made them speak the same language. Love still exists.”
Representing the bride’s family, Pastor Julius Olufemi spoke with pride.“This is a thing of joy,” he said. “Owolabi has been an amazing son-in-law. Their love must remain genuine and not based on material things.”
From the groom’s family, Mr. Adebanjo offered a simple but powerful message: “Let them love themselves deeply in the spirit of God. That is the secret of peace.”
The groom’s mother, Adeoti Oduntan expressing her gratitude to the Almighty God for the day, prayed for the couple “that they will last long and nothing will put them asunder. They will continue to rise in their businesses and careers.”
She encouraged the couple to ensure that matters are settled amicably between themselves.
“They should not allow any third party because it is not everyone that has their best interest. The wife should be humble to her husband and respect her in-laws as her own family. She should accord members of the family their due respect. The husband should engage with his wife very well so that they will live together in peace.”
As the evening progressed, laughter filled the hall, rich delicacies flowed freely, glasses clinked in celebration, and love took center stage. Beyond the glamour, beyond the luxury, beyond the surprise gifts, what truly defined this wedding is the fact that in a time when cynicism threatens the idea of marriage, the union of Chief Owolabi Oduntan and Oluwabunmi Oduntan stood as a powerful counter-narrative that love still exists and that commitment still matters.