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Nigerian music diva, Tiwatope Savage Saturday afternoon officially got married to her beau, Tunji Balogun.
At a star-studded private ceremony held at the Ark Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos, the Savage family officially handed over their daughter to the Balogun family.
The traditional engagement ceremony which lasted for four hours saw Tunji, the groom who doubled as Tiwa’s manager, arrive the traditional engagement ceremony venue earlier.
He came in an unmarked Black Bentley accompanied by scores of his friends in a convoy of assorted cars.
The Baloguns: Tiwa and her husband
Tiwa Savage
Tunji was resplendent in a white Agbada with a matching ‘Abeti Aja’ cap and bearded jewellery. He complemented his attires with a pair of black Christian Louboutin Suede shoes.The event started proper with the groom family presenting the marriage items and dowry paid as required traditionally.
And with the traditional marriage rites over, the reception followed with King Sunny Ade on the band stand.
There were also performances by Don Jazzy, Banky W, Dr. Sid, Omawumi and Waje among others.
The wedding venue was heavily secured by armed soldiers, supported by two sets of private securities to ward off gatecrashers and trouble-makers.
Many invited journalists were barred from taking still and motion pictures of the happenings during the wedding ceremony.
P.M.NEWS learnt that the video rights of the wedding was given to a certain entertainment channel.
The wedding was planned by The Wedding Company and the unique interior decor was done by Uche Majekodunmi’s Newton & David.
Their white wedding has been slated for early next year.
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