Encomium
8:52pm: New husband and wife dance into the reception arena at Eko Hotel & Suites.
8:52pm: Senator Florence Ita Giwa going round and greeting guests.
DJ Exclusive on wheel of steel.
Adedayo Benjamins Laniyi and Ali Baba are comperes.
Many big wigs in the house,so a blank special recognition. Senator Ken Nnamani, former Senate president, is chairman.
9:00 pm: Couple seated.
Deputy Speaker of House of Reps in the house.
9:01pm: Chief Molade Okoya Thomas says the opening prayer.
9:09pm: Senator Ken Nnamani in burgundy jacket, official pink tie and pocket square, begins chairman’s address
9:15pm: Cutting of cake by couple announced.
Joke by Ali Baba that Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, should come forward with a dagger for the cake cutting. That Hausa men are always with their dagger.
9:17pm: Cutting of cake completed
9:18pm: Ali Baba jokes again that Alhaji Aliko should not make a speech,but hand over a briefcase.
Joining the cake cutting session was Mrs. Amosun, Mrs.Onari Duke, Senator Ita Giwa
9:23pm: Kokoeka prepares to make a presentation to her mum. The presentation? A dedication of appreciation of 23 years!
Senator breaks into tears of joy. Mum hugs daughter!
9:30pm: Buffet opens
9:32pm: Couple’s first dance. 2Face sings African Queen
Special adaptation of the monster hit sets the house aglow.
Sisi Jowo performed by Sir Victor Olaiya and 2Face.
9:38pm: Dr. Victor Olaiya and 2Face’s Sisi Jowo collabo done.
9:45pm: Tiwa Savage performs Eminado with couple still on the dance floor.
Tiwa Savage sings Doro bucci. Exhilarated Senator Ita-Giwa dances to Harrysong!
Mother of the groom enjoys evergreen,Sweet Mother. Both dance.
9:57pm: Couple prepare to feed one another.
10:03pm: Kokoeka still feeding Chimaobi.
10:05pm: Seagull band ready to perform.
10:09pm: Deputy Speaker, House of Reps proposes toast. All rose for the toast.”To a happy marriage”
Those in favour of the toast say aye. The ayes have it!
10:15pm: Kokoeka throws her bouquet!
