Former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Patience Jonathan, and several prominent political, traditional and entertainment figures attended the wedding reception of Nigerian singer Damilola Afolabi, popularly known as L.A.X, and his wife, Emmanuella, in Lagos State.
The lavish ceremony, held on Victoria Island on Sunday, November 1, attracted an array of influential personalities, including former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; Chief (Mrs) Bola Obasanjo; and former Lagos State First Lady, Abimbola Fashola.
The event also featured the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi; the Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal; and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi.
Other traditional rulers reportedly associated with the gathering included the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi; and Oba Abdulrazaq Adesina Adenugba.
Erelu Abiola Dosunmu was also listed among the prominent traditional personalities.
Among the other notable personalities mentioned in online reports were former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun; Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa; legal luminary, Chief Oluwole Oladapo Olanipekun, SAN; and Parallex Bank Chief Executive Officer, Olufemi Bakre.
Entertainment personalities reportedly present included Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus, veteran singer Salawa Abeni, rapper Blaqbonez, singer Skiibii, Priscilla Ojo, Sotayo Gaga, content creator Asherkine, comedian Shank Comics, Ola of Lagos and singer Fola.
The reception was hosted by the singer’s father, maritime businessman and SIFAX Group Chairman, Dr Taiwo Afolabi.
The gathering brought together guests from different sectors to celebrate the couple’s union.
The Lagos celebration followed a series of wedding ceremonies by L.A.X and Emmanuella, including their family introduction in Warri, Delta State, civil wedding in Malta on September 16, and Islamic Nikkah ceremony on October 29.
