Portharcourt was thrilled with Paul Okoye of P-Square and Anita Isama’s traditional wedding on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Aztech Arcum Center in Portharcourt, Rivers State.
It recorded one of the highest gatherings of various Nigerian celebrities from near and far. The stars came out in full force at the wedding of Africa’s biggest duo, P-Square. Paul Okoye and Anita Isama’s wedding was attended by all the famous names in Nigeria’s entertainment industry and the colors all matched the theme of the wedding.
The enchanting and stunning decoration was created by Omu Obilor from Luxury Event Planner. Guests were transported to a fantasy wedding wonderland that was just as tasteful and romantic as the couple. Peach, cream, silver and gold were the colors of the day and the wedding guru did a fantastic job with the decorations.
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People from all walks of life were there to seize the opportunity. Guests included celebrities – from Nollywood, musicians, media personalities, politicians, etc.
Some of the popular faces were:
- Governor Rotimi Amaechi (now former governor)
- D’Banj
- Naeto C
- Ikechukwu-Killz
- Iyanya-Ubi Franklin
- Ini Edo
- Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
- Susan Peters
- Mr. Ibu-John Okafor
- Olisa Adiuba
- Mike Ezuruonye
- Majid Michel
- AY
- Chinedu Ikedieze
- Ify Ighodalo
- MI
- Monalisa Chinda
- Uti Nwachukwu
- Pasuma Wonder
- Spark Akindele
- Ebube Nwagbo
- Kate Henshaw
- Kanayo O. Kanayo
- Uche Jombo, among many others.
how it all started
Paul met Anita in 2004 at the University of Abuja as a final year student when she was still a freshman. According to Paul, he went to see a girl he had a crush on and met Anita there, who was also visiting. They exchanged numbers and the rest is history.
The couple became engaged in September 2013 after welcoming their first child Andre four months earlier – on April 11, 2013 – in Atlanta, Georgia.
When I spoke about how Paul asked the question, Anita said he took her to a jewelry store and asked her to pick out a diamond ring of her choice and that’s where he got on one knee and asked the question. The following year, the couple held their court wedding at Ikoyi.
Paul revealed in an interview that Anita’s father probably didn’t like him that much at first because of his dreadlocks and earring that they are now best friends.
Here we bring you Paul Okoye’s adorable photos of P-Square and Anita Isama’s traditional wedding.
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P-Square is a Nigerian R&B duo consisting of twin brothers – Peter and Paul Okoye. Her musical journey began at St. Murumba Secondary School, Jos, Nigeria. Paul and Peter joined the school’s music and drama club, where they began imitating the likes of MC Hammer, Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson.
After winning the Grab Da Mic competition, Benson & Hedges sponsored the group’s debut album entitled Last Night in 2001. The same year the group was named Most Promising African Group at the Kora Awards, three months after the release of their debut album.
Their second, third and fourth albums followed. Her best-selling album to date was Game is Over . It has sold 8 million copies worldwide.
However, the duo have since carved a niche for themselves separately after an ugly family fight that tore them apart. They have since released solo albums, Peter is now called Mr.P while Paul is now RudeBoy.
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As P-Square, the duo won several awards including:
- 2006 Hip Hop World Awards – Best R&B Album (Get Squared)
- Best Music Video (Get Squared)
- 2007 Best Duo or Group
- 2008 Channel O Music Video Awards – Best Duo or Group
- 2008 Channel O Music Video Awards – Video of the Year (“Do Me”)
- 2008 MTV Africa Music Award for Best Group
- 2009 MTV Africa Music Award for Best Group
- 2010 Kora Awards for Best Female Artist of the Year
They have also been nominated for the following awards
- 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 MOBO Award for Best African Act
- 2010 BET Award for Best International Act
- 2013 Soul Train Music Award for Best International Performance for Personal