Weeks after the fairy-tale nuptials that captivated social media and set new benchmarks for opulent celebrations, Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has gifted fans a glimpse into the ultra-exclusive inner circle of Africa’s elite. On Wednesday, September 18, Otedola took to Instagram to share a series of never-before-seen photographs from his daughter Temi Otedola’s wedding to Afrobeats star Mr Eazi (real name Oluwatosin Ajibade), featuring a star-studded lineup of tycoons whose combined fortunes could rival the continent’s economic powerhouses.
The images, which Otedola playfully captioned “Africa’s GDP in 1 Photo,” showcase heartwarming moments of camaraderie among some of the world’s wealthiest individuals, all gathered to celebrate the couple’s union. Among the notable figures captured in the shots are Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and CEO of the Dangote Group with a net worth exceeding $13 billion; telecom mogul Mike Adenuga of Globacom, valued at over $6 billion; and oil magnate Theophilus Danjuma, whose fortune tops $1.1 billion. Rounding out the powerhouse group are fellow billionaires like Abdulsamad Rabiu of BUA Group and other high-profile guests, including Otedola’s family and close allies.
The photos depict the group in relaxed, jovial settings—clinking glasses in tailored suits against the stunning backdrop of Iceland’s Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral in Reykjavík, where the couple’s white wedding took place on August 8. One particularly viral image shows Otedola beaming alongside Dangote and Adenuga, arms draped over shoulders in a rare display of unguarded friendship amid the ceremony’s grandeur.
Temi Otedola, the 29-year-old actress and fashion influencer known for her role in the film Citation, married Mr Eazi in a lavish trilogy of ceremonies spanning three continents, reportedly costing a staggering $15 million—the most expensive wedding in African history. The festivities kicked off with an intimate civil ceremony in Monaco on May 9, followed by a traditional Yoruba engagement at the Otedola family’s villa in Dubai Hills Estate on July 5, and culminated in the Iceland church wedding attended by just 100 close family and friends. Temi stunned in a custom Fendi Haute Couture gown for the finale, while Mr Eazi opted for a regal Louis Vuitton suit.
Otedola, whose net worth hovers around $1.3 billion through investments in energy and banking, has been vocal about the emotional weight of the occasion. Earlier this month, he shared a tearful video of walking Temi down the aisle, calling it “every dad’s dream,” and delivered a poignant father-of-the-bride speech advising the couple to prioritize privacy in their marriage: “He’s your husband and he’s your boss. There’s no more dad. Don’t call me.” He also gifted the newlyweds his bestselling book, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business.
Social media erupted with reactions to the billionaire snapshots, blending awe at the economic might on display with lighthearted envy. “This isn’t a wedding; it’s a G20 summit with better outfits,” quipped one X user, while another noted, “Otedola just dropped the Avengers of African business in one post.” The images have amassed millions of views, underscoring the enduring fascination with the intersection of wealth, family, and fame in Nigeria’s glittering upper echelons.
As Temi and Mr Eazi settle into married life—recently teasing fans with glimpses of their post-wedding feasts—these rare shots serve as a testament to the bonds that transcend boardrooms. For Otedola, it’s a fitting epilogue to a celebration that not only united two families but also spotlighted the quiet power of Africa’s billionaire brotherhood.