COUNTDOWN TO TINSEL ACTORS, GBENRO AJIBADE AND OSAS IGHODARO’S WEDDING. CHECK OUT THEIR BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY
Countdown to
the most anticipated wedding of 2015! Osas Ighodaro & Gbenro Ajibade
released these beautiful pictures from their pre-wedding shoot as their wedding
draws near.
the most anticipated wedding of 2015! Osas Ighodaro & Gbenro Ajibade
released these beautiful pictures from their pre-wedding shoot as their wedding
draws near.
The wedding
starts with the traditional wedding in Benin City on June 20 and the curtain
falls with White wedding on July 4 in New York City, USA. Bebeakinboade.com
presents to you their beautiful love story
starts with the traditional wedding in Benin City on June 20 and the curtain
falls with White wedding on July 4 in New York City, USA. Bebeakinboade.com
presents to you their beautiful love story
HOW THEY MET
FROM OSAS
…It all
began with a leap of faith. I was living and working in New York and just
graduated with my Masters Degree in Acting. The next step was to possible move
to Los Angeles to pursue my acting career but God had His own plan. Long story
short…I booked a role in Nigeria – a 6 month contract – on a soap opera
called “Tinsel”.
began with a leap of faith. I was living and working in New York and just
graduated with my Masters Degree in Acting. The next step was to possible move
to Los Angeles to pursue my acting career but God had His own plan. Long story
short…I booked a role in Nigeria – a 6 month contract – on a soap opera
called “Tinsel”.
I was
nervous and anxious because I didn’t know what to expect. On the contrary, I
was quite excited as well bc I have always wanted to perform in Africa. The first
day I was on the “Tinsel” set I was surprised to a warm ‘welcome
party’ by the production where I met a majority of the cast & crew.
nervous and anxious because I didn’t know what to expect. On the contrary, I
was quite excited as well bc I have always wanted to perform in Africa. The first
day I was on the “Tinsel” set I was surprised to a warm ‘welcome
party’ by the production where I met a majority of the cast & crew.
Unfortunately,
a few of my castmates weren’t around and that included the guy who played
“Soji”, lol. I had to wait a little while before I met my Prince
Charming. A week or so later, on a sunny afternoon, I saw this dark and
handsome man (in an embellished jean jacket) walking down the corridor on the
studio lot… I recognized him from the cast pictures but hadn’t met in person.
My first thought wasn’t that he was handsome, fit or had a nice smile; it
was…”Man he’s tall!! Lol! From my acting experience most actors tend to
lean towards the short side but not him…. ‘Soji’ was tall.
a few of my castmates weren’t around and that included the guy who played
“Soji”, lol. I had to wait a little while before I met my Prince
Charming. A week or so later, on a sunny afternoon, I saw this dark and
handsome man (in an embellished jean jacket) walking down the corridor on the
studio lot… I recognized him from the cast pictures but hadn’t met in person.
My first thought wasn’t that he was handsome, fit or had a nice smile; it
was…”Man he’s tall!! Lol! From my acting experience most actors tend to
lean towards the short side but not him…. ‘Soji’ was tall.
We hit it
off instantly but just as friends. I was excited to have a friend in Nigeria; a
genuine friend. I admired his kindness, positive energy, love for working out
& his jokes. We were friends for a while before we began to see each other
in a different light…
off instantly but just as friends. I was excited to have a friend in Nigeria; a
genuine friend. I admired his kindness, positive energy, love for working out
& his jokes. We were friends for a while before we began to see each other
in a different light…
Gbenro is a
workout fanatic & I love to keep my notes, scripts & planners all
highlighted & organized. These qualities intrigued ourselves so we would
refer to each other as “The Trainer” & ‘The Secretary” 🙂
workout fanatic & I love to keep my notes, scripts & planners all
highlighted & organized. These qualities intrigued ourselves so we would
refer to each other as “The Trainer” & ‘The Secretary” 🙂
FROM GBENRO:
Unknowingly,
we missed meeting each other the first time I was meant to see her. I was
supposed to attend the 2010 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards held
in New York City. She presented an award as the first Nigerian to be crowned
Miss Black USA. I had to cancel my trip and didn’t get a chance to attend. Fate
had its plan and a couple years later we ended up meeting on the set of
‘Tinsel’.
we missed meeting each other the first time I was meant to see her. I was
supposed to attend the 2010 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards held
in New York City. She presented an award as the first Nigerian to be crowned
Miss Black USA. I had to cancel my trip and didn’t get a chance to attend. Fate
had its plan and a couple years later we ended up meeting on the set of
‘Tinsel’.
I remember
the first time they asked us (the lead cast of Tinsel) to meet with her
officially at the studio welcome party they held for her. I intentionally
ignored the request saying to myself “That’s pointless because I would
eventually meet her on set.” lol.
the first time they asked us (the lead cast of Tinsel) to meet with her
officially at the studio welcome party they held for her. I intentionally
ignored the request saying to myself “That’s pointless because I would
eventually meet her on set.” lol.
The
following week, we bumped into each other on the Tinsel set outdoor corridor
and had a brief conversation, had lunch with the cast and realized we had a lot
of common interests. One of our interests was working out so we decided to have
a workout date.
following week, we bumped into each other on the Tinsel set outdoor corridor
and had a brief conversation, had lunch with the cast and realized we had a lot
of common interests. One of our interests was working out so we decided to have
a workout date.
From there
we became workout partners and in the process I noticed how much of a friend
she became to me. She watched my back and stayed loyal to our friendship.
we became workout partners and in the process I noticed how much of a friend
she became to me. She watched my back and stayed loyal to our friendship.
That automatically
promoted her to being ‘the bestie’ after passing all the tests. lol. This
friendship lasted a few months. We were cool for a while before I started
seeing her in a different light.
promoted her to being ‘the bestie’ after passing all the tests. lol. This
friendship lasted a few months. We were cool for a while before I started
seeing her in a different light.
She had all
I ever wanted in a woman.That gave us a reason to start clapping before the
dance; we started dating secretly, lol.
I ever wanted in a woman.That gave us a reason to start clapping before the
dance; we started dating secretly, lol.
After dating
for almost 3 years it was enough, strong enough, to give us the qualification
to walk down the aisle.
for almost 3 years it was enough, strong enough, to give us the qualification
to walk down the aisle.
I used to be
one of those kids that never considered marriage. It wasn’t a priority in my
life but she gave me a reason to re-think that.
one of those kids that never considered marriage. It wasn’t a priority in my
life but she gave me a reason to re-think that.
PROPOSAL
STORY:
STORY:
FROM GBENRO
When I
realized she was the one, I was ready to spend the rest of my life with her. I
decided to follow the normal protocol by proposing first so we can walk down
the aisle…and fast. So I researched where to propose.
realized she was the one, I was ready to spend the rest of my life with her. I
decided to follow the normal protocol by proposing first so we can walk down
the aisle…and fast. So I researched where to propose.
She always
fantasized being proposed to in a hot air ballon but I wanted something great
and more meaningful – same way she means to me. She has always had my back even
when strings weren’t attached. So doing something really special was the only
way.
fantasized being proposed to in a hot air ballon but I wanted something great
and more meaningful – same way she means to me. She has always had my back even
when strings weren’t attached. So doing something really special was the only
way.
I finally
concluded to propose to her in the ‘Statue of Liberty’. The reason being is
because the full title of this landmark is ‘Statue of Liberty Enlightening the
World’. It was a token of FRIENDSHIP from France to the American people in the
late 19th century. It was perfect because she enlightens my life and her
friendship started it all.
concluded to propose to her in the ‘Statue of Liberty’. The reason being is
because the full title of this landmark is ‘Statue of Liberty Enlightening the
World’. It was a token of FRIENDSHIP from France to the American people in the
late 19th century. It was perfect because she enlightens my life and her
friendship started it all.
Due to the
traffic of guests that troop in and out of the ‘Statue of Liberty’ annually I
was only able to book a slot 4 months after making reservations – August 17
2014.
traffic of guests that troop in and out of the ‘Statue of Liberty’ annually I
was only able to book a slot 4 months after making reservations – August 17
2014.
That
memorable day fell on a Sunday so I invited my older brother, Ade, from Texas
& arranged for one of her best friends, Amber, to be there too.
memorable day fell on a Sunday so I invited my older brother, Ade, from Texas
& arranged for one of her best friends, Amber, to be there too.
The 4 of us
went to the island where it is located.
went to the island where it is located.
Getting
there after we attended Sunday mass (b/c we are Catholic) wasn’t easy. We had
to walk up 192 steps just to get to the top of the pedestal – I can imagine how
many calories that burnt.
there after we attended Sunday mass (b/c we are Catholic) wasn’t easy. We had
to walk up 192 steps just to get to the top of the pedestal – I can imagine how
many calories that burnt.
I found out
we still had about 354 steps to the crown (which was the supposed spot for the
proposal). We started getting tired after the long day of traveling to Liberty
Island, so I decided to do it at the top of the pedestal. The area was big
enough so it worked. I had Ade, my brother, be on que with the camera to record
the entire proposal. Amber, her bestie, was all set to distract Osas by making
her sit on a chair which the Marshals of the Statue so kindly provided. They
were very helpful with the process… I went around her back, took off my shirt
and had the lifetime question printed on my singlet.
we still had about 354 steps to the crown (which was the supposed spot for the
proposal). We started getting tired after the long day of traveling to Liberty
Island, so I decided to do it at the top of the pedestal. The area was big
enough so it worked. I had Ade, my brother, be on que with the camera to record
the entire proposal. Amber, her bestie, was all set to distract Osas by making
her sit on a chair which the Marshals of the Statue so kindly provided. They
were very helpful with the process… I went around her back, took off my shirt
and had the lifetime question printed on my singlet.
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Congrats!!! Another Tinsel couple
Congrat! I wish u happy married life.