Its no longer news that Nigerian comedian & TV host – Teju Babyface is set to wed his model fiance & ex-beauty queen – Tobi Banjoko next month. However, we’ve gathered some details about the forthcoming wedding ceremony and more pre-wedding shots (thanks to Shola Animashaun). Enjoy
Wedding Dates Traditional Wedding – Thursday 30th August 2012 White Wedding – Saturday 1st September 2012.
MC
Top Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba will be the MC for the reception.
Wedding Planner Funke Bucknor-Obruthe of Zapphaire Events
Formal Wear Teju will wear a bespoke suit by Nigerian label Taryor Gabriels of Lagos paired with shoes by Calvin Klein and Russell and Bromley.
Groomsmen
Teju will have two best men – Sesan Popoola and Tunde Koiki. Top Nigerian comedians including Tee A, Koffi, Owen Gee, Basketmouth and Holy Mallam will also serve as groomsmen as well as Bunmi Davies, Kayode Peters, Niyi Sanuel, Gbenga Olotu, Gbadebo Oyelakin, Tunde Aluko, Tolu Awobiyi and Taryor Gabriels.
Wedding Gown Nigerian designer Mai Atafo will create Tobi’s gown. Sworn to secrecy, he could only tell us that the gown will be a spectacular dress perfect for Tobi’s statuesque but one in line with the traditional bridal gown theme.
Mai Atafo will design Tobi’s wedding gown as well as her bridesmaids dresses
Bridesmaids Dresses Tobi’s bridesmaids,will be dressed in royal blue dresses by Mai Atafo, which he stated will be ”elegant and befitting for a red carpet“
Cake Designer Nigerian cakes maestro Tosan Jemide of Cakes by Tosan has been commissioned make a splendid cake for the couple’s big day. Wedding Colours Sliver & Turquoise
