Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola moved hearts and stirred controversy with a candid and emotional speech at his daughter Temi Otedola’s wedding to Afrobeats star Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi. The speech, delivered during one of the couple’s lavish ceremonies in 2025, included heartfelt praise for his wife, Nana Otedola, and pointed advice for his daughter, urging her to prioritize her husband’s authority in their marriage.
Speaking at the wedding, Otedola recounted the couple’s journey, noting his initial skepticism when Temi introduced Mr Eazi in 2017 due to the singer’s dreadlocks. “I saw his dreadlocks and thought, ‘Well…’ but something struck me that day. My parents were prophets, so I have that strong intuition. Something told me: this is Temi’s husband,” he said, as reported by Premium Times. Eight years later, that intuition proved correct, with the couple tying the knot across three continents—Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland—in ceremonies that blended Nigerian culture with global elegance.
Otedola’s advice to Temi was particularly striking: “One thing I’ll advise you, Temi, is that you have to succumb to the whims and caprices of your husband. He’s your husband and he’s your boss. There’s no more daddy, don’t call me.” He urged the couple to keep third parties out of their marriage and praised their entrepreneurial synergy, calling them “a match made in heaven.” The billionaire also shared how two near-disasters—a war scare in Dubai during their engagement and a storm that destroyed their wedding tent—were overcome, reinforcing his belief that their union is “divinely blessed.”
The speech also included a touching tribute to his wife, Nana Otedola, whom he credited for single-handedly raising their children while he was “busy hustling” to provide for the family. “I must give credit to Nana, because when we had Temi, I was busy looking for money to look after them. She sacrificed everything, all my bad habits, to make sure they were well looked after,” Otedola said, as reported by Pulse Nigeria. His gratitude to Nana resonated with many, highlighting her pivotal role in the Otedola family.
The speech, widely shared online, has sparked a polarized response on platforms like X. Supporters praised Otedola’s traditional values, with @Mr_DaveChigozie posting, “This is how feminine women move. Temi knows her place, and that’s why she’s Mrs. Ajibade now.” Others, however, criticized the advice as outdated, with @Oluwafunmilayo tweeting, “Telling Temi to ‘succumb’ and calling her husband her ‘boss’? In 2025? Femi Otedola needs to catch up with the times.” Some defended Temi’s agency, noting, as @WEB3_JUNKID did, “It’s her choice to embrace this. Let’s respect that and move on.”
The wedding itself has been a global talking point, with ceremonies in Monaco on May 9, a Yoruba traditional wedding in Dubai featuring King Sunny Ade, and a white wedding in Iceland’s Hallgrímskirkja Church in August. Exclusive photos published by Vogue Magazine showcase the couple’s love story, which began in 2017 at a London nightclub where Temi’s sister, DJ Cuppy, performed. Temi, now Temiloluwa Ajibade, updated her Instagram bio to reflect her new surname, further cementing their union.
As the dust settles on Otedola’s speech, it continues to fuel discussions about marriage, gender roles, and cultural expectations in modern Nigeria. Fans of the couple, however, remain focused on their love story, with @ChuksEricE on X calling it “a match made in heaven.” The Ajibades’ multi-continental celebration, underpinned by Otedola’s emotional words, has solidified their place as one of Africa’s most iconic power couples.
For more stunning moments from Temi and Mr Eazi’s wedding, visit Vogue.com and join the conversation on X with #TemiAndEazi!