It was a dream come true for the couples, formerly Miss Sophia Segun Ozubiri, the beautiful daughter of Hon. Segun Mulade, who is currently the vice chairman of Okerenkoko Federated Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Council area, and Mr. Gift Abraham Akowe, handsome son to Late Engr. Eguabor Rowland Akowe from Ewobimi in Esan South-East area of Edo State, as their love was sealed in a traditional marriage on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

The traditional marriage ceremony which held at the bride's father's residence in the Charlisco area near Niger Cat, Effurun, Delta State, was well attended by families, friends and well-wishers of the bride and groom.

Among notable guests in attendance include the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, High Chief Amb. Dr. Godspower Gbenekama JP,  Chief Julius Tonfawei, Chief Amb. Sheriff Mulade, Chief (Hon.) Simeon Bebenimibo.

Also, the likes of Apst. P. E. German JP, Dr. Shadrach Otuaro (chairman, Okerenkoko Federated Community), Mr. Emmanuel Tonlagha, Mr Felix Bebenimibo, Mr. APC Mulade, Elder Godwin Akori, Amb. Hon. Ernest Bebenimibo JP, Mr. Azor Columbus, Comr. Philemon Bebenimibo, among so many others joined the family to give out their daughter.

As is the tradition with native marriages in the southern part of Nigeria, the groom on arrival, along with his families and friends were welcomed with entertainment (comprising drinks, water and kola nuts) by the bride's family outdoors, also reciprocated by the groom's.

The day's business (the payment of the bride's price) was conducted indoors where the bride's family scrutinized the items presented by the groom as demanded by them. As in most cases, a little humour here and there (such as tasting the palm wine to verify its originality) would play out in the process among participants to keep guests lively.

The groom, along with his family, having fulfilled all requirements as demanded by the family tradition of the bride, was finally presented with his new bride, with both of them thereafter received special prayers of blessings from the latter's father.

Finally, both latest couples, Mr. & Mrs. Gift Abraham Akowe, looking so excited, in that very moment, fulfilled one of their dreams in life—a marital union built upon the foundation of love as they look ahead to another expectations of this new path they had decided to embark on together.

Highpoint of the ceremony include photograph session where the bride and groom were joined by guests in attendance to capture that day in picture format to remind them what it had been.

We at PENGlobal congratulate the latest couple and their extended families and wish them fruitfulness, peace, fulfillment, joy, good health, wisdom and prosperity in their new home.

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