Tensions Simmer at Priscilla Ojo’s Wedding as Iyabo Ojo and Ex-Husband Reunite in Public
Lagos, Nigeria — What began as a day of glamour, culture, and celebration quickly took on undertones of discomfort and restrained tension as actress Iyabo Ojo reunited publicly with her ex-husband at their daughter Priscilla’s traditional wedding ceremony held last weekend in Lagos.
The presence of both parents at the high-profile event, though commendable, drew scrutiny online and offline, as eagle-eyed observers and social media users noted visible signs of strain between the once-married couple.
While many applauded the actress for not denying her ex-husband the opportunity to witness their daughter’s milestone moment, the mood between the former couple suggested all was not well beneath the celebratory surface. Subtle cues in body language and interactions between the bride’s parents pointed to unresolved issues—raising questions about co-parenting, public composure, and personal healing in the spotlight.
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Priscilla’s wedding, a lavish traditional ceremony attended by top celebrities, socialites, and media personalities, marked a significant moment for the Ojo family. With the bride in the limelight and her mother, Iyabo Ojo, playing a central role in the planning and hosting of the event, few anticipated the arrival of her ex-husband, who has remained largely absent from the public eye.
Observers say it was Priscilla herself who insisted on the presence of both parents at her wedding. According to a family source who spoke to this reporter under condition of anonymity, the bride’s request stemmed from a deep personal need for wholeness on her special day.
“She wanted both her parents to witness her marriage. She didn’t want to feel like she was walking into her new life with a divided past,” the source said.
Though the ex-husband’s appearance was not accompanied by any outward drama, it was the silence — and body language — between him and Iyabo that told the real story.
Several videos and photos from the ceremony went viral across social media platforms, with users pointing out Iyabo Ojo’s visibly uncomfortable demeanor whenever her ex-husband was in close proximity.
“She looked tense,” said social media user @AdaFromNaija on X. “You could tell she wasn’t feeling his presence. That kind of awkwardness can’t be hidden no matter how beautiful the gele.”
Footage from the family photo session showed the former couple posing together but maintaining a noticeable physical and emotional distance. Iyabo’s posture, smile, and facial expressions revealed an unease that was difficult to ignore, even for those unfamiliar with the couple’s history.
In another clip, as family members danced around the bride and groom, Iyabo was seen adjusting her position slightly when her ex-husband approached the dance circle. Though she continued to smile, her body shifted away subtly — an instinctive gesture that spoke volumes.
Iyabo Ojo has in the past publicly spoken about her struggles as a single mother and the sacrifices she made raising her two children, Festus and Priscilla, largely on her own. In multiple interviews, she has hinted at a turbulent marital experience and an absent father figure, though she has often refrained from naming names.
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Her ex-husband, by contrast, has kept a relatively low profile over the years, rarely engaging with the media or commenting on their relationship. His surprise presence at the wedding was therefore not just a family reunion — it was a re-entry into the public narrative surrounding their family.
Some critics have argued that the ex-husband’s presence was opportunistic, citing his long absence from the media and his daughter’s spotlight moments.
“You don’t show up for the glory if you were absent during the grind,” said one commentator on Instagram.
Others, however, defended his attendance, suggesting that regardless of past mistakes, a father has a right to witness his daughter’s wedding.
“It’s not about Iyabo anymore,” said Facebook user Joshua Ike. “It’s about Priscilla. If she invited him, then that’s all that matters.”
The uncomfortable optics of Iyabo and her ex-husband’s reunion have reignited public conversation about the challenges of co-parenting — especially among celebrities whose private lives often play out under intense scrutiny.
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Experts in family therapy say that co-parenting in such settings requires emotional maturity and long-term planning.
“You can’t wait until the wedding day to figure out how to behave around your ex,” says Dr. Amaka Udeh, a relationship counselor based in Lagos. “There should be prior conversations, boundaries, and even rehearsals if necessary. The goal is to keep the day about the child, not the past.”
Dr. Udeh stressed the importance of emotional regulation and strategic comportment, especially for public figures.
“When you’re a known figure, your pain is magnified,” she added. “But your poise can also be magnified. That’s the power of restraint.”
Public response to the wedding has been mixed.
While some praised Iyabo Ojo for her composure and praised Priscilla for ensuring both parents were included, others criticized the actress for failing to mask her discomfort more effectively.
“She’s a professional actress. She could’ve given us better acting on her daughter’s day,” joked one TikTok user.
Still, others felt Iyabo Ojo had every right to feel the way she did.
“People don’t know what she endured in that marriage. You don’t just smile through unresolved trauma,” said @nnennawrites.
The bride herself has remained silent on the matter, choosing instead to share glowing photos from the ceremony and express gratitude to family, friends, and well-wishers.
“Best day of my life. I’m overwhelmed with love and gratitude,” she captioned one of her Instagram posts.
Despite the tension, both Iyabo and her ex-husband maintained a semblance of civility throughout the ceremony. There were no arguments, no public confrontations, and no statements made to the press.
For many, that alone was a victory.
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“You don’t have to be best friends with your ex to co-parent successfully,” said a Lagos-based wedding planner who attended the event. “You just have to show up, respect the day, and prioritize the child.”
The planner added that in Nigeria, where family is deeply intertwined with public perception, such reunions are not just about healing — they are about image management.
“Nigerians read meaning into everything. One frown can become an entire narrative. That’s the pressure celebrities live under.”
At its core, Priscilla’s wedding is a case study in emotional complexity.
It reminds us that even in celebration, pain can linger. That beneath the lace and luxury, some wounds still sting. That sometimes, love requires not romance, but restraint.
And above all, it reminds us that parenting does not end when the child turns eighteen — it only transforms.
While Iyabo Ojo’s feelings were valid, her expression of those feelings — in the glare of camera flashes and public opinion — became part of the story. A story that, for now, has overshadowed the bride’s joy.
Perhaps in time, the narrative will shift back to what matters: a young woman stepping into a new life, flanked by both parents who, despite everything, were there to see it.
Because in the end, showing up is better than absence. And presence, even an awkward one, speaks louder than any online post.
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As the music fades and the guests return home, the photos from that day will remain. Photos that will tell a story of tradition, beauty, family — and humanity in all its imperfect forms.
Though the tension between Iyabo Ojo and her ex-husband was noticeable and widely discussed, the absence of drama speaks to a deeper maturity and restraint. Whether or not peace has been fully restored between them, both parents demonstrated a level of cooperation necessary for such a significant event.
And for Priscilla Ojo, that may be the most valuable wedding gift of all.
Iyabo Ojo X husband appears on their daughter’s wedding. The atmosphere, the body language of the bride’s mom in the video revealed that all is not well.
Since she didn’t deny him the opportunity of being at his daughter’s wedding, the attitudes should have been covered. There was no need for the attitudes. She completely wasn’t comfortable around him.
Anyways, congratulations to their daughter Pricilia and to them, the opportunity to witness a day like this.Everything we do in life has repercussions.
