In a spectacle that has redefined the boundaries of luxury and cultural celebration on the African continent, Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola spared no expense as his daughter, Temi Otedola, married Afrobeats star Tosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi. The fairytale trilogy of ceremonies—staged across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland—carried a $15-million price tag, making it the most expensive wedding in African history.
Love, legacy, and African elegance
The three-part celebration did more than outshine previous headline-grabbing nuptials. It set a fresh benchmark for how Africa’s wealthiest families and cultural figures commemorate love, blending intimacy, tradition, and global glamour in a way that reflected the continent’s changing social fabric. The Otedola–Eazi wedding not only tripled the $5-million festivities of Folorunso Alakija’s son but also surpassed the $3.5-million nuptials of Afrobeats megastar Davido earlier this year. For Otedola, whose $1.5 billion fortune has made him a prominent force in Nigeria’s financial markets, the grandeur was about more than scale — it was about meaning.
The story began on May 9, 2025, in Monaco, where Temi and Eazi exchanged vows at the Marie de Monaco town hall in Monte Carlo. The date was carefully chosen to honor what would have been Eazi’s late mother’s 61st birthday, giving the civil ceremony a deeply personal layer. It was attended by only four people: the couple, Temi’s assistant, and one of Eazi’s closest friends. Temi, known for her understated elegance, wore a simple white Wiederhoeft suit with light L’Oréal makeup, while Eazi chose a regal-inspired Louis Vuitton suit. Afterward, the newlyweds dined quietly at the Hôtel de Paris, staying in a suite overlooking the Monte Carlo Casino—a gentle prologue to what would soon unfold on a far grander scale.
Global icons join Otedola family celebration
By July 5, the celebration shifted to Dubai, where the Otedola family’s villa in the exclusive Dubai Hills Estate became the stage for a traditional Yoruba engagement. With about 80 guests, the gathering carried the intimacy of a family event yet drew the stature of a global business summit. The guest list included Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote; BUA Group chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu; and leading Nigerian tech entrepreneurs Shola Akinlade, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, and Chika Nwobi.
The engagement embodied a dual spirit: the richness of Lagos tradition woven into the luxury of Dubai. Guests arrived in coordinated burgundy aso ebi, while the couple cycled through five outfits designed by Zac Posen, Miss Sohee, and Lisa Folawiyo, who honored Eazi’s maternal roots with akwa ocha fabric. The evening peaked with a performance by Nigerian music legend King Sunny Ade, before DJ Edu and Diplo transformed the villa into an international afterparty.
African wealth finds global expression
The trilogy’s finale took place on Aug. 8 in Iceland, with Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral providing the setting for a white wedding officiated by HTB London’s Pastor Tash Kusi. Fewer than 80 guests looked on as Temi walked down the aisle in a custom Fendi gown paired with Briony Raymond jewelry. For the reception at Kleif Farm, she changed into a House of Giles dress beneath a glass tent that had to be rebuilt after a storm destroyed the venue days earlier—a reconstruction made possible by a chartered cargo plane.
The night blended high art and surprise spectacle: French pianist Sofiane Pamart performed, followed by John Legend, who serenaded the couple during their first dances. Celebrations continued at the Edition Hotel before concluding with a farewell under Iceland’s northern lights at the Hamsvik Hot Springs, where guests gathered for a moment of natural wonder that mirrored the scale of the months-long festivities.
A new standard in African celebrations
Altogether, the trilogy struck a delicate balance—weaving private intimacy, cultural grounding, and international grandeur. For Temi and Eazi, each stage carried its own weight: the tender remembrance in Monaco, the heritage-rich engagement in Dubai, and the cinematic finale in Iceland. For Otedola, it was both an expression of paternal pride and a reflection of the stature he has long held in Nigeria’s business circles. Credited with bold moves that have shaped the nation’s stock exchange, Otedola has consistently stood at the center of Nigeria’s financial elite.
Now, with this $15-million trilogy, his influence has extended into Africa’s cultural story, setting a new standard for what high-society celebrations can look like. More than the most expensive wedding in Africa’s history, the Temi–Eazi trilogy spoke to the new language of African wealth — global in reach, firmly rooted in tradition, and unafraid of ambition.
Credit: Billionaire Africa
