EXCLUSIVE: An Estimated N30M Spent on Tiwa Savage-TeeBillz Traditional Wedding Ceremony!
Weeks
ago Tee-Billz mentioned in an interview that he was planning for a
small wedding. However, last weekend Lagos saw the wedding which now
records as one of the most star-studded weddings in recent times.
The
traditional wedding ceremony of popular singer, Tiwa Savage and her
manager/hubby, Tunji ‘Tee-Billz’ Balogun may have gulped nothing less
than N30m, by NET’s calculation.
Starting
with the invitation cards, For Tiwa’s personality and status in the
society, there’s no doubt that the couple would have been looking at
over a thousand guests. The Fuchsia and gold coloured invitation card
came with small access cards for entry into the venue, all packed in a
beautifully designed paper bag. 500 pieces of the package costing an
average of N5,000 each amounts to N2.5million. Courier company, Compton
Green Express delivered the bag to the guests, and that’s a service that
the couple would have had
to pay for too.
Except
for a few glitches, it was a well-organized wedding by the wedding
design and planning outfit, The Wedding Company. This was the same
company that handled musician Darey Art Alade’s wedding to wife Deola as
well as Basketmouth’s wedding to Elsie. A former client of the company
tells an online media that the company’s fee is related to the details
and how classy the clients want it.
For Tiwa/Tee-Billz, putting down a staggering figure of N6million to achieve a memorable day wasn’t a problem at all.
Although
the official wedding colours were fuchsia and gold, most of the hall
was beautifully lit with white and orange. Uche Majekodunmi’s Newton and
David were hired to do the decorations of the hall. The award winning
event design and décor company were paid N2m for tuning up the ambience
of the hall.
The
venue of the wedding, Ark Vicinity in Lekki, Lagos is fast becoming one
of the most patronized event centres in Lagos. This was the same venue
where Peter Okoye of Psquare wedded his wife Lola Omotayo just the
previous week. With its proximity to a 5-Star hotel, Vantage Hotel and
the exquisite Lekki Beach, insiders claim a day’s rent of the venue
could go for up to N3.5million depending on the negotiation.
It
may amaze you to know that the beautiful white and creamy
Tiwa/Tee-Billz wedding cake costs well over N2m. Outrageous, right?
Welcome to the world of celebrity cake makers.
The
main company responsible for providing the varieties of delicacies was
Morenike Okupe’s Malas Foods Catering Services and then there were other
small companies that provided the cannapes, ice creams and barbecues.
All sorts of drinks were available, from soft drinks, to beer, spirits,
wines, to champagnes; all totalling up to N5m with food inclusive.
Unlike
other traditions, the ceremonial gifts in the Yoruba tradition is
usually not so expensive. The family brought a lot of food stuff which
included tubers of yam, plantain, garri, etc. Boxes of clothing items
were also presented amongst others; all of these totalling up to
N800,000 including the bride price which was not disclosed.
When
King Sunny Ade and his band come to play, you know there’s no dull
moment. As the main entertainer for the occasion, the Juju musician
serenaded the guests as well as the couple. Let’s not forget comedian/MC
who held down the occasion for up to eight hours.
Although
sources suggest the services of KSA and Seyi Law may have been
complimentary or greatly discounted, on a normal day their charges could
amount to about N5million and N1million respectively.
Through
the course of the entire wedding, the couple had a change of clothes
three different times. Not only did they change clothes, shoes and
accessories were also changed. Parents, family and close friends were
also catered for as they almost all dressed uniformly in the
gold-coloured lace aso-ebi. The clothing items on the couple, parents
and family, may well cost between a million to 1.5 million, accessories
inclusive.
Private
security company, ‘Bold Events’ were in charge at the venue. While some
were at the doors and gates fully dressed with military-type gears and
gadgets, a few were however dressed in black suits and dark shades,
protecting the couple from undesired guests and photographers alike. The
cost of security from the company could be up to N500k.
General
Pype arrives with child covered up, Dance hall artiste General Pipe
came with his wife and few months old baby. The ‘Champion’ singer
wrapped the baby in ‘Michael Jackson blanket style’ in a bid to stop the
press from taking shots of the baby.
There
was a Reign of exotic cars, The parking lot was almost like the venue
of a car show as the invited guests came in different brands of classy
and exotic cars. The Mavin crew led by Don Jazzy came in a Bentley,
Escalade and a Carrera S sport car. Dayo ‘D1’ Adeneye came in his
Bentley with a customized number and Florence Ita-Giwa was driven to the
venue in wine coloured Bentley. There were also eye-popping cars like
Ferrari, Range Sports, G Wagons and lots of other expensive automobiles.
Tiwa’s
dad wasn’t happy with the course of wedding, Tiwa Savage’s father
appeared not to be happy with the course of the wedding. Sources say he
was seen complaining to a member of his family how the groom’s family
seems to have hijacked the whole ceremony. His anger was further
expressed as he went round asking some of the guests from the grooms
side to move from their tables and to look for seats elsewhere.
Apart
from King Sunny Ade who was the main entertainer for the event, a few
of the artistes who were also present were given a few minutes to do
their thing. Being called up on stage, the artistes all mounted the
stage and performed in a single row, one after the other. First up were
Dr SID and Don Jazzy, and thenBanky W, Iyanya, Lynxxx, Davido, Chuddy K
and finally Seyi Shay.
Roll
Call, Don Jazzy, Banky W, Dr SID and fiancée Simi Osomo, Iyanya, Tekno,
Waje, Davido, Sasha P, DJ Jimmy JATT, DJ Xclusive, Gbemi
Olateru-Olagbegi, Toke Makinwa, Kaylah Oniwo, Fade Ogunro, Psquare wives
Lola Omotayo, Anita Isama, Ali Baba, Julius Agwu, Seyi Law, Agbani
Darego, Rita Dominic, Funke Akindele, Jane Michele, Kaylah Oniwo,
Niyola, Michelle Dede, Lamii Philips, Kaffy, Zaina, Elohor Aisien,
Nicole Chikwe, Yvonne Nwosu, Tee-Y Mix, Ayo Animashaun, Eva Alordiah,
Toyin Lawani, Tola Odunsi, Toolz, Ali Baba, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Ebuka
Obi-Uchendu, Segun Demuren, Omawumi, Emma Nyra, Linda Ikeji, Toju Foyeh,
Jumai Shaba, Juliet Ibrahim, Mai Atafo, Olamide, Olisa Adibau, Freeze,
Bridget Awosika, Eku Edewor, Chris the Razor, Susan Peters, Saeon, Femi
Otedola, Otedola’s daughter DJ Cuppy, Lynxxx, Uti Nwachukwu, Iceberg
Slim, Dammy Krane, General Pype, Seyi Shay, Karen Igho, Essence, Dayo D1
Adeneye, Kenny Ogungbe, Florence Ita-Giwa, Ayo Badmus, Teeto Cemos,
Denrele Edun, Kola Oyeyemi, Eniola Badmus, Princess, ID Cabasa.
Absentees: Psquare, D’banj, Wizkid, Wande Coal, Naeto C, Timaya, M.I, Ice Prince, Flavour and Sinzu.
Table of costs, by NET calculation. Amount (N):
Wedding planner. 6m
The bride price and Ceremonial gift. 800k
Clothing items. 1.5m
Wedding invitation cards + delivery. 3m
Food and refreshment. 5m
Event venue. 3.5m
Decorations. 2m
King Sunny Ade’s performance fee. 5m
MC’s fee. 1m
Security. 500k
Cake. 2m
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