Priscilla Ojo & Juma Jux’s Glamorous Union Unites Nollywood and Bongo Flava
The wedding of Priscilla Ajoke Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian music star Juma Jux has been described as the most glamorous celebrity union of 2025 so far. Blending Nigerian opulence with East African elegance, the celebrations were nothing short of a cultural spectacle and a symbol of African unity.
1. Pre-Wedding Glamour and Proposal
It all began with Juma Jux’s romantic proposal at a private beach resort in Zanzibar in late 2024. The moment, captured and shared on social media, featured an elaborate candlelit setup with fireworks and soft Bongo Flava playing in the background.
2. The Tanzanian Nikah Ceremony (February 7, 2025)
The first leg of the union took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was an Islamic wedding (Nikah), attended by close family, friends, and a few East African celebrities. Priscilla was dressed in a stunning modest white lace gown with a silk hijab, while Jux wore a traditional kanzu and kufi cap. The ceremony was rich with Swahili chants, Tanzanian cuisine, and traditional music performances.
Priscilla Ajoke Ojo, Juma Jux
3. Yoruba Traditional Wedding in Lagos (April 17, 2025)
The colorful traditional engagement ceremony was held in Lekki, Lagos, and brought out the crème de la crème of Nollywood and Nigeria’s social elite. Priscilla stunned in a deep burgundy asooke attire, complete with coral beads, while Jux wore a richly embroidered agbada in champagne gold with burgundy accents, signaling a fusion of cultures.
Highlights of the event included:
Priscilla Ajoke Ojo, Juma Jux
Iyabo Ojo’s emotional speech where she thanked Jux’s family for embracing her daughter.
Asoebi slay from the likes of Toyin Abraham, Mercy Aigbe, and Toke Makinwa.
Live performances by K1 De Ultimate and Simi.
A symbolic cultural exchange where the Tanzanian family was gifted Yoruba artifacts, and vice versa.
4. White Wedding Extravaganza (April 19, 2025)
The white wedding was held at a private beachfront estate in Victoria Island, Lagos. The décor was inspired by a fusion of Zanzibari coastal themes and minimalist Western elegance—featuring white orchids, seashell details, and soft candlelight.
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Priscilla walked down the aisle in a custom-made Elie Saab gown reportedly worth over ₦35 million. Jux wore a cream tuxedo with a Tanzanian-styled lapel design. The bridal party featured fashion influencers like Diana Eneje and Elozonam, and their first dance was to a Swahili-Yoruba mashup of love songs performed live by Johnny Drille and Diamond Platnumz.
5. Celebrity Guests and Media Buzz
The event was attended by:
Iyabo Ojo’s colleagues including Funke Akindele, Lateef Adedimeji, and Bimbo Ademoye.
Tanzanian music stars like Ali Kiba and Vanessa Mdee.
Influencers and vloggers, making it a trending topic across YouTube and TikTok with the hashtag #JP2025 racking up over 10 million views in under 48 hours.
6. Honeymoon Plans
Though unconfirmed, close sources say the couple will be honeymooning in the Seychelles and later making appearances in Nairobi and Kigali for a charity tour under a new foundation they are launching, focusing on youth empowerment and cross-cultural education in Nigeria and Tanzania.
