4th June, 2010
Prominent actors in the Nigerian Movie industry, Nollywood, honoured star actor, Ernest Obi, during his traditional wedding to his long time heartthrob, Evi Oki, over the weekend.
Some of the Nollywood stars that stormed the Obagoriola street, Alaba Lagos, venue of the ceremony, include Olu Jacobs, who was introduced as a movie hero that has conquered Hollywood and came home to conquer Nollywood and his wife, Joke Silver, who was also commended for her successful marriage to the star actor despite the widely belief that movie stars donâ€
Ngozi Ezeonu was the first Nollywood star to grace the occasion and she was welcomed in a grand style by friends and family of the bride. Segun Arinze was also in attendance. The Nollywood stars were given VIP treatment; they had a separate canopy in which Nollywood was written on it.
The event was spiced up by the brideâ€
Eviâ€
Members and pastor of Royal Christian Embassy, the coupleâ€
One of the guests said Ernest and his wife are a close couple, having courted for over six years and adopted a daughter. After the marriage rites had been observed, the couple took over the dance floor.
—Zainab Afege