By Admin
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, was divine, secluded in glory, love and joy for the children of the well known families of Dr Yemi Kolapo and Brig. Gen.Olanrewaju Jimoh (rtd), as their lovely children, Faizah and AbdulHakeem walked down the aisle and tight the nod when the wedding bell rang.
The vanue, the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Marquee, shimmered in gold and elegance as families, friends, royals, statesmen, media icons, Nollywood stars, and society’s crème de la crème gathered to witness the Nikkah ceremony of Faizah and AbdulHakeem.
That very day, in the city of Abeokuta in Ogun State, South West Nigeria, the sky boomed with diverse musical rythms and lyrics as the wedding bells rang and rang drawing hundreds of dignitaries from the four corners of the country.
Among them were Former President Olusegun Obasanjo (OBJ), Emir of Kano, Dr Muhammadu Sanusi II, former governors of Ogun State, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun and Olusegun Osoba,
who joined captains of industry, and movie legends Oga Bello (Adebayo Salami), Bimbo Akintola, Fathia Balogun, Toyin Abraham and her husband, and Fausat Balogun (Madam Saje) lighting up the occasion with starry glamour.
Indeed, it was a spectacle of love, glamour, and unforgettable moments being one of the city’s most talked-about weddings in recent times. It was clear that the wedding was far from just another ceremony.
Still, some people described the occasion as a cultural carnival, a blend of glamour, tradition, royalty, and star power that transformed the ancient city of Abeokuta into Nigeria’s unofficial capital of love and celebration on that day, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.
From politics to Nollywood, no corner of society was left unrepresented including Journalists. Fuji icon K1 De Ultimate later crowned the evening with his evergreen tunes, keeping the high-profile guests on their feet.
But beyond the glitter was the gravity of the union. Clerics, led by respected Chief Imams from across Yorubaland and Ilorin, blessed the couple and delivered sermons steeped in wisdom.
Prof. Kamaldeen Balogun, who gave the wedding lecture, reminded the bride of patience and loyalty, while charging the groom never to resort to violence.
Emir Sanusi’s words drew nods from guests: “In everything you do in marriage, ask: is this compassionate? Is this what love would do?”
Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Ishola, in his witty chairmanship speech, likened marriage to “a journey from the ocean of fantasy to the ocean of reality”, drawing laughter and applause from the crowd.
The bride, Faizah, the radiant daughter of Dr. Yemi Kolapo, Publisher of The Point Newspaper and Iya Sunnah of Egbaland, gracefully said “I do” to AbdulHakeem, son of Brigadier General Olanrewaju Jimoh (rtd), in a ceremony that was as spiritual as it was spectacular.
For the bride’s mother, Dr. Yemi Kolapo, it was the fulfilment of a dream. “I feel super proud that I raised a lovely daughter. My message to them is simple: live in peace, love each other, and shut out intruders,” she said with tears of joy.
The groom’s father, Brig. Gen. Jimoh (rtd), was equally emotional, thanking God for bringing “two wonderful souls together.”
Former Governor Amosun captured the mood perfectly when he prayed that the day’s joy would one day be repeated by the children of the new couple.
Again, from academics like JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, to media icons, including ex-presidential spokesmen Femi Adesina, Reuben Abati, and Tunde Rahman, down to journalists’ guild leaders, bankers, royal chiefs, and business moguls, it was a gathering that confirmed Abeokuta’s reputation as Nigeria’s social heartbeat.
Brazenly, politics took a back seat for love to shine and shine. Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State, grieving the loss of his father just days earlier, ensured his state was fully represented by the Secretary to the Government of the state, Dr Folashade Ayoade and commissioners for Finance and Education.
By nightfall, as K1’s drums echoed into the Abeokuta skies and Nollywood stars mingled with retired generals, one truth stood tall: this was not just a wedding, it was a grand statement of culture, faith, and friendship.
Of course, the Kolapo’s –Jimoh’s wedding will be remembered not only for its galaxy of guests and glamour, but also for its timeless message of love, loyalty, culture, and the power of human connection in reflection of the distinct African tradition.
Edited by Thompson Yamput
