The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most viral and talked-about years for Nigerian celebrity weddings. From multi-destination love stories to cultural spectacles and historic firsts, these weddings didn’t just make headlines; they broke the internet, setting social media ablaze with viral hashtags, millions of views, and trending moments across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter).

1. Priscilla Ojo & Juma Jux — #JP2025 (April–May)

Leading the pack in 2025 was the wedding of Priscilla Ojo daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. Tagged #JP2025, this multi-stage union captured hearts from early April through a traditional Yoruba celebration in Lagos, and later a reception in Tanzania. From vibrant fashion and celebrity guests to coordinated aso ebi looks that dominated timelines, this cross-national wedding generated tens of millions of views and trended for weeks on social media.

2. Mr Eazi & Temi Otedola — The Three-Continent Wedding (June–July)

Music entrepreneur Mr Eazi and actress-fashion influencer Temi Otedola took luxury weddings to a new level with a three-city celebration spanning Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland. Beginning with an elegant civil ceremony in Monaco, followed by a traditional Yoruba wedding in Dubai, and concluding with a glamorous white wedding in Iceland, the event became one of the most stylish and widely shared stories of the year. Vogue highlighted their looks and global settings, adding to the massive online engagement.

3. Davido & Chioma — #Chivido2025 (August)

Afrobeats legend Davido and longtime partner Chioma continued their love story with an opulent white wedding held in Miami, USA. Widely referred to as #Chivido2025, the wedding dominated entertainment news, featured high-profile attendees, and generated millions of online interactions as fans shared photos,videos, and reactions that trended across platforms.

4. Shawn Faqua & Dr. Sharon Ifunanya — The “Train Wedding” (September)Creativity and culture collided when Nollywood actor Shawn Faqua and event planner Dr. Sharon Ifunanya Maduekwe exchanged vows aboard a moving train on the Lagos–Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway. Dubbed Nigeria’s first train wedding, the ceremony became an instant internet favorite for its novelty and emotional moments, sparking the hashtag #TrainWeddingNaija and millions of social impressions.

5. Ruby Ojiakor & Moc Madu — #AsaOnwa2025 (May)

Actress Ruby Ojiakor and filmmaker Moc Madu sealed their love story in Imo State with a vibrant traditional wedding that celebrated cultural heritage, fashion, and heartfelt moments. Tagged #AsaOnwa2025, this wedding was widely shared for its emotional significance and energetic coverage by celebrities and fans alike.

6. Eve Esin & Suleman Mohammed — #LoveFoundMe25

(October)Veteran Nollywood actress Eve Esin also made waves with her culturally rich wedding to Suleman Mohammed in Akwa Ibom. With coral bead adornments, traditional regalia, and a themed celebration that honored Efik heritage, their wedding created engaging visual content that circulated widely online.

7. Ife Agoro (Ife) & Frank Itom — Traditional & Cultural Celebration (December)

Lifestyle influencer Ifedayo Ife Agoro and Frank Itom had a beautiful wedding journey in 2025, including an intimate civil ceremony earlier in the year and a traditional wedding this December, a few days to Christmas that quickly went viral on social media. The celebration featured rich cultural details, elegant outfits, and heartfelt family moments captivating online audiences and fans across Nigeria.

Which of these weddings were you very excited about? What weddings do you also think we missed out? As your responses troop in, we are very optimistic about weddings that will hold on 2026. Are you?