A powerful moment of maternal blessing marked the beginning of Priscilla Ojo’s traditional wedding day as her mother, renowned Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, offered emotional prayers for her daughter’s marital journey ahead. The touching scene, captured on video and quickly spreading across social media platforms, has added an extra layer of sentiment to what has already become one of Nigeria’s most talked-about celebrity weddings this year.
The ceremony, which formalizes Priscilla’s union with her Tanzanian love interest, comes just one week after the couple delighted fans by announcing their wedding plans and sharing a stunning collection of pre-wedding photographs. Those images, which showcased the couple’s chemistry and style, built anticipation for today’s traditional ceremonies that bring together two prominent African entertainment families.
In the widely circulated video clip, Iyabo Ojo stands with evident maternal pride as her daughter kneels before her in accordance with Nigerian custom—a gesture symbolizing respect and the seeking of parental blessing. Dressed in preparation attire before donning her formal wedding garments, Priscilla listened attentively as her mother’s voice, filled with emotion, offered prayers that touched on every aspect of marital fulfillment.
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May your home be blessed with love, understanding, and joy,” Iyabo prayed, her hands placed gently on her daughter’s head. May the foundation of your marriage be unshakeable, built on trust and mutual respect. May God guide every step you take as a wife and protect your husband in all his endeavors.
The veteran actress, whose career spans decades in Nigeria’s film industry, continued with blessings for fertility, prosperity, and harmony in her daughter’s new home. Witnesses describe the moment as profoundly moving, with several wedding attendants visibly emotional during the intimate mother-daughter exchange.
What made the blessing particularly significant for many observers was the journey both women have traveled together. As a single mother who raised Priscilla while building her acting career, Iyabo’s relationship with her daughter has been well-documented as exceptionally close. Entertainment industry insiders note that Iyabo has been both mother and confidante to Priscilla, guiding her through the challenges of growing up in the public eye.
The prayers Iyabo offered weren’t just ceremonial—they came from a mother who has poured everything into raising this young woman,” commented Foluke Daramola, a fellow Nollywood actress who attended the ceremony. You could feel the weight of their shared journey in every word she spoke.
Notably, Iyabo’s prayers extended beyond her daughter and soon-to-be son-in-law to include guests gathering to celebrate the union later in the day. This thoughtful inclusion reflected the communal nature of traditional Nigerian weddings, where the support of family and friends is considered essential to a marriage’s success.
The wedding itself has generated significant buzz across both Nigerian and East African entertainment circles, representing a cross-cultural union between two influential families. Priscilla, who has established herself as a successful influencer and entrepreneur separate from her mother’s fame, has chosen a partner from Tanzania’s vibrant music scene, creating what many see as a powerful alliance between West and East African creative industries.
Fashion observers note that the wedding preparations showcased exceptional attention to cultural detail, with both families embracing elements of each other’s traditional wedding attire and customs. The ceremony incorporated both Nigerian and Tanzanian rituals, creating a beautiful fusion that honored both heritage backgrounds.
What’s particularly moving about watching Iyabo bless her daughter is knowing how carefully she has guided Priscilla’s journey into adulthood,” noted social commentator Adebola Williams, who follows celebrity culture closely. “She has always been protective while allowing Priscilla to establish her own identity. This moment represents the culmination of that balanced maternal guidance.”
The relationship between Priscilla and her Tanzanian partner first became public knowledge several months ago, though sources close to the family suggest they had been dating privately for considerably longer. Their wedding announcement a week ago featured five professionally shot photographs that instantly captivated social media, showing the couple in various poses that highlighted their obvious affection for each other.
In those announcement photos, the couple was seen expressing their commitment with a simple but powerful declaration of love and intention for “forever” together—a sentiment that Iyabo’s prayers seem designed to help manifest. The mother’s blessing specifically addressed the challenges of married life while emphasizing the rewards of perseverance and mutual support.
“May disagreements make your bond stronger, not weaker,” Iyabo was heard saying in the video. May your love deepen with each passing year, and may your home become a place of refuge and happiness for you both.
Celebrity wedding planner Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, who worked closely with the families on the ceremony arrangements, described the mother’s blessing as one of many thoughtfully planned elements designed to honor tradition while celebrating the couple’s modern love story.
Every aspect of this wedding has been meaningful, from the prayer session this morning to the cultural elements we’ve incorporated throughout the day,” Bucknor-Obruthe explained. “Iyabo was very hands-on in ensuring that proper respect was paid to traditions from both families.”
As guests gathered for the main ceremony later in the day, the mood was described as jubilant yet deeply respectful. Notable figures from Nigeria’s entertainment industry joined family members and friends from both countries to witness the traditional rites that officially united the couple according to cultural protocols.
For many young Nigerians watching the ceremony unfold through social media updates, Iyabo’s blessing represented an increasingly rare adherence to traditional values in an era where many celebrity weddings focus primarily on spectacle. The sincerity of her prayers and the obvious emotional connection between mother and daughter resonated with viewers across generational lines.
There’s something so powerful about seeing a successful, independent woman like Iyabo still honoring these traditional roles with such genuine emotion,” commented social media influencer Temi Otedola. It reminds us that modernity and tradition can coexist beautifully when approached with sincerity.
As celebrations continue throughout the day, the mother’s blessing has established a tone of spiritual significance for what promises to be an elaborate celebration. Industry watchers note that the union represents not just a personal milestone for Priscilla and her new husband but potentially a broader connection between Nigerian and Tanzanian entertainment circles that could yield creative collaborations in the future.
For now, however, the focus remains firmly on the couple and their families coming together. Iyabo’s final words in the prayer video perhaps best captured the essence of the day: “May this union bring joy not just to you both, but to all who witness your love story unfold.
