And Ifeanyichukwu Takes Chidubem Home!

And Ifeanyichukwu Takes Chidubem   Home!

By Ingram Osigwe.

To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.

— David Viscott.

Viscott's timeless quote above captures the ambience of Our Saviour's Church, Tafawa Belewa Road and Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, both in Lagos on Saturday, the 9th of August, 2025 when the proverbial two love birds of the love song, Ifeanyichukwu Okwesilieze Anazodo and his delectable bride, Chidubem  Pamela Igbonuzue were joined in a holy matrimony as man and wife.

The groom is from the famous Anazodo family from Nnewi, the biggest player in marbles, tiles and granite industry in Nigeria. He is the son of late Mr Emmanuel Anazodo and Mrs Chinyere Anazodo of Mbanagu, Otolo, Nnewi North local government area of Anambra state.The bride on the other hand is the daughter of Sir Sunny Igboanuzue( Ezechodolu Oraifite) and Lady Okeoma Igboanuzue of Umuafa Ezumeri Oraifite, Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state.Sir Igboanuzue, the bride's father, is the former President  of ASPAMDA  and a major play in automative batteries and parts in Nigeria 

The wedding which attracted an array dignitaries, including VIPs- captains of industry, government officials, political leaders among others- witnessed endless effusive praise, words encouragement, love and advice to the new couple as they commenced their marital journey. From Our Saviour's church where priests joined Ifeanyichukwu and Chidinma to Oriental Hotel where the classy wedding reception took place, it was glamour, panache and colour as love and joy radiated to no end.

When the new couple took to the dancing floor, holding every one spellbound with exhilarating steps, amidst sumptuous meals and choice drinks, the guests sang and danced with them, further electrifying the hall with smiles and applause.

The colourful wedding reception was chaired by Chief Tony Okonkwo( Okpata - Ozuora), a business mogul and chairman, Top wine group.

Other notable guests include Chairman, Chrome group, Sir (Dr) Emeka Offor and his beautiful wife, Dr(Mrs) Adaora Offor, Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Senator Osita Izunnaso, Chairman Ekulo group, Sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo, former Minister for Aviation and former FRSC Corp Marshal, Osita Chidoka, Oke iyi Amichi, Sir (Dr) Chidi Anyaegbu( Chairman, Chisco group), former chairman of Balogun Business Association,  BBA, Chief Oke Ezeibe, Ochendo Aguluizugbo, Chief Ernest Anyaeche, Former President of Alaba Amalgamated traders Association, Evang Paulinus Ugochukwu, Current President, Chief Camillus Amajuoyi,  uncles to the groom; Chief Dave Anazodo,Chairman Zanetti  Marble and Granite Ltd, Chief Uche Anazodo, CEO Voll  lounge, Lekki, Current Chairman  of BBA, Hon. Oscar Ik Odogwu, High Chief Dolue Igboanuzue 

Others are President of FHA Lawn Tennis Club, Hon (Chief) Architect Ernest Ewuzie and his Deputy, Hon. Sunnex Ohanazoeze, Chief Model Ezeamama , Sir Kingsley & Ebere Anaruagu, Hon(Chief) Uchenna Ezechinyere among others.

Members of 400 Road Estate Residents Association also came out in their numbers to indetify with one of their own.

The Chairman,  Arch Paul Okwaraoha came with his wife, Vice chairman, Lady Victoria Uneanya was present, notable members that came include, Chief & Mrs Fabian Okoye, Chief & Mrs Austin Okafor, Chief & Mrs JC Jones Mbadugha, Chief & Linus Ayabe, Chief & Mrs Emma Ejike, Pharm Uche Nwanna, Mr & Mrs Tochukwu Ubajiaka  Chief & Mrs Vincent Okonkwo & others 

The Top notch wedding  was compered by one of Nigeria’s  best, MC Orange.

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Chief Ingram Osigwe is a Public Communication & 
Engagement Strategist manages Full -Page Communication Ltd

Confraternity of Christian Mothers Festac Celebrates with Mrs Muo

Confraternity of Christian Mothers Festac Celebrates  with Mrs. Muo

Obeying the Biblical admonition to Christians to rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn, members of the  Confraternity of  Christian Mothers, CCM from the Catholic Church of Visitation, Festac Town, Lagos on June 25, 2022, trooped out in their numbers to rejoice and felicitate with one of their own, Mrs Ann Muo at the wedding of her daughter, Augusta Ifeoma Muo.

The holy matrimony took place at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.

The gaily dressed and vivacious CCM mothers proved to be their sister's keeper as they gave amble moral support to one of their own ensuring that the wedding was one of  the best organised social events in the recent time.

The bride's mother herself brought colour and distinction to bear on her daughter day of glory as her company, Spanset cakes & events ensured that everybody went home with a pack of cakes( different Flavours).

Founded in France over 150 years ago, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers was founded by lay women to discuss their struggles in raising their children and to pray for each other in a culture that had become increasingly opposed to Catholic values. 

CCM members who graced the wedding include Mother Esther Okereke, president Emeritus, Mother Vivian Obi, Ex Vice President,  

Mother Modesta Iguh president, Mother Adaku Agughasi, Vice President, Mother Ann Okorafor Treasurer.

Others include, Mother  Chioma Ekeh Provost, Mother Uche Emetarom, Financial Secretary 2, Mother Chinyere Chinedu, Provost 2, Mother Adaku, Ezeugo welfare.

Also in attendance were Mother Chinyere Aniaku member, Mother Uwandu Mabel, member, Mother Bibian Okeke, member, Mother Maryqueen Obelle, member, Mother Adaku Uzoukwu member, Mother Ifeoma Chukwueze, member, Mother Virginia Ogbatue member, Mother Rose Uchendu exco and Mother Onyeneke exco. Other notable guests @ the event include Chief Ingram Osigwe(EnyiOha) Chief Kevin Onyebara, Dr Obinna Okpara, Madam Blessed and Princess Ifeoma Agu. 

Indeed, Saturday, June 25th, 2022 will be a historic day for the families of Fidelis(Adizue) and Mrs Ann Muo and Chief John (Snr) and Mrs Fumilayo Adollo as their children, Augusta Ifeoma and John Jemin Jnr consummated their love at the Cathedral of Christ, Marina, Lagos.

The groom, an indigene ofJakpa, Warri North local government area, Delta State,  is a US-based Engineer while the bride who hails from Nnokwa, Idemili south of Anambra state, owns one of the latest boutiques in LEKKI phase 1, Lagos.

The rites of joining Ifeoma and John as husband and wife had begun a week earlier with a lavish but multi-cultural traditional wedding that witnessed a rich and enchanting blend of Igbo, Itsekiri and Yoruba cultures.

This was expected as the groom is Itsekiri with a Yoruba mother while the bride is Igbo from Anambra state.

The traditional wedding had in attendance Captains of Industry, politicians, professionals etc.

The galaxy of guests from virtually all parts of Nigeria gave the traditional wedding the colour of a pan-Nigerian event.

All Nigerian dishes which were served further added glamour to the wedding.

The colourful Itsekiri dance troupe ushered the groom amidst cheers.

The groom's mother, a Yoruba, added rich Yoruba panache to the event with breath-taking Yoruba eulogy and dance steps. 

Guests at the traditional wedding included a former Senator representing Lagos East senatorial district and current MD/CEO of the  Federal Housing Authority, Sen.Gbenga Ashafa among other notables.

The classy traditional wedding foretold the quintessentially glamourous church wedding that took place on June 25.

The reception which was held at The Bell Campbell Event Centre, Campbell Street, Lagos, witnessed pomp, pageantry and colour.

It attracted the high and mighty in the society with exotic dishes and wines made available to all guests.

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Story by Chief Ingram Osigwe.