Nigerian music star Mr Eazi and his wife, Temi Ajibade, the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, have publicly explained their decision to avoid having a court wedding in Nigeria. The couple, who famously had three destination weddings in three months, cited a lack of privacy in Nigerian courthouses as the primary reason for their choice.
The Privacy Dilemma That Changed Their Plans
In a recent podcast interview, the couple shared intimate details of their wedding planning journey. Mr Eazi, whose real name is Oluwatosin Ajibade, revealed that their initial plan was for a simple, quiet court wedding in Nigeria. However, they quickly realised this would be nearly impossible due to the public nature of such venues.
He explained that Nigerian courthouses are typically crowded, and their presence would almost certainly attract attention, turning their personal moment into a public spectacle. This led them to conclude that a local courthouse was not the right setting for such a significant and intimate event in their lives.
From Living Room Ceremonies to a Sentimental Monaco Choice
Faced with this challenge, the couple brainstormed alternative solutions. One considered option was to invite court officials to their home to conduct a private civil ceremony in their living room. Mr Eazi found this idea appealing due to the comfort and privacy it offered, but Temi did not agree with the arrangement.
Their next consideration was the United Kingdom, where maintaining privacy would be easier. Yet, Temi felt this option lacked personal significance and was too much of a convenient, rather than meaningful, choice for their wedding.
After navigating these disagreements, they finally settled on Monaco as their venue of choice. Temi described Monaco as a more sentimental location that truly aligned with their shared vision, putting an end to their deliberations.
The Stress of Three Weddings and a Hint of a Fourth
Mr Eazi admitted he underestimated the complexity of wedding planning, initially thinking it was merely about making a decision and signing papers. He soon discovered the immense amount of paperwork and organisation involved.
Temi added that orchestrating three weddings across three different countries within a tight three-month timeframe was an exceptionally challenging task, with each event following closely on the heels of the last.
In an exciting revelation for fans, the couple confirmed they still have one more ceremony planned. This has sparked speculation among their followers that the final celebration may be a grand Nigerian-style wedding, potentially held in Nigeria.
The couple's candid discussion also touched on relationship boundaries. Temi previously stated that she is comfortable with Mr Eazi being cordial with ex-girlfriends, but within strict, respectful limits. She draws the line at excessive closeness or social media interactions, which she views as intrusive and unnecessary.
