Encomium
Martinos Hall, Ikeja, Lagos, came alive on Saturday, January 16, 2016, as Sekinatu Bamishigbin, daughter of popular producer Tunji Bamishigbin got married to her heartthrob, Tunde Turner. The ceremony which began with the Nikkai recorded a huge turnout of high profile personalities from far and near, including Senator Ganiu Solomon.
The engagement held at the same venue immediately after the Nikkai. The charge, exhortation and declaration followed shortly after the service to confirm the two as husband and wife.
Reception held at about 2:26pm. The event was colourful as important dignitaries, friends and families of the newly wedded to showed their support.
ENCOMIUM Weekly had a chat with the couple and the groom’s parents.
‘She had unique qualities in her’ – Tunde Turner, groom
How do you feel about today’s event?
I’m overwhelmed and I give God the glory for today.
Can you describe your wife and why you choose her?
I chose her not for only her beauty but the unique qualities in her.
How many kids will you like to have?
Let’s just leave that to God. We would accept as many as God gives us.
‘He’s a perfect gentle man’ – Sekinatu Bamishigbin, bride
How do you feel about today’s event?
I feel very happy about the event.
How would you describe your husband?
They say there is no perfect gentle man but I will say my husband is a perfect gentleman. He is loving, caring and a wonderful person.
How many kids will you like to have?
I will like to have two and maximum of three (two boys and a girl).
‘They shouldn’t allow a third party’ – Mrs. Bamishigbin, Bride’s mother
How do you feel about your daughter’s wedding?
I feel good. It feels great giving out your daughter in marriage.
What is your prayer for the couple?
My prayer for them is that God should bless their marriage, protect them and guide them. God should make them best of friends.
What is your advice to the couple?
My advice to them is that they should put God first in everything they are doing. They shouldn’t allow a third party in their marriage. They should be prayerful.
What was your reaction when your daughter brought her husband home?
She had already finished her studies and of marriageable age. So, I just let her take her decision.
‘They should be honest with each other’ – Tunji Bamishigbin, Bride’s father
How do you feel seeing your daughter getting married today?
I feel great and I’m very happy. Apart from that, seeing your daughter getting married feels very good.
What is your prayer for the couple?
My prayer for the couple is that they should live a very good life together. They should be honest with whatever they are doing. They should support people around them. I pray God will be with them, guide them. They are both from muslim background like me. I wish them to practice their religion because it gives confidence, good life and also teaches morals.
What is your advice to the couple?
To live a very good life and pray regularly. No matter the religion you practice, either Christianity or Islam, communication is very important. So, I advice them to always communicate with God and believe that God is sufficient for them.
They should be honest with whatever they do. They should not rush anything. They should leave everything to God.
What was your reaction when your daughter brought her husband home?
I was happy. For me, there is something about life, if you are through with your studies and you are talking about marriage, you have to convince me that you are ready. When her mother told me about her husband, I told her I wanted to meet him.
I saw he was very gentle and I felt the passion he has for my daughter. We believe in contentment which is my principle of life. Try to be ordinary and let people recognize your importance. I was very happy when she brought him home.
- GIDEON ONIYIDE
