By Ingram Osigwe.
To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides”— David Viscott
Viscott’s timeless quote above captures the ambience of Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Belewa Road and Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, both in Lagos on Saturday, the 9th of August, 2025 when the proverbial two love birds of the love song, Ifeanyichukwu Okwesilieze Anazodo and his delectable bride, Chidubem Pamela Igbonuzue were joined in a holy matrimony as man and wife.
The groom is from the famous Anazodo family from Nnewi, the biggest player in marbles, tiles and granite industry in Nigeria. He is the son of late Mr Emmanuel Anazodo and Mrs Chinyere Anazodo of Mbanagu, Otolo, Nnewi North local government area of Anambra state.The bride on the other hand is the daughter of Sir Sunny Igboanuzue (Ezechodolu Oraifite) and Lady Okeoma Igboanuzue of Umuafa Ezumeri Oraifite, Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state.Sir Igboanuzue, the bride’s father, is the former President of ASPAMDA and a major play in automative batteries and parts in Nigeria.
The wedding which attracted an array dignitaries, including VIPs- captains of industry, government officials, political leaders among others- witnessed endless effusive praise, words encouragement, love and advice to the new couple as they commenced their marital journey. From Our Saviour’s church where priests joined Ifeanyichukwu and Chidinma to Oriental Hotel where the classy wedding reception took place, it was glamour, panache and colour as love and joy radiated to no end.
When the new couple took to the dancing floor, holding every one spellbound with exhilarating steps, amidst sumptuous meals and choice drinks, the guests sang and danced with them, further electrifying the hall with smiles and applause.
The colourful wedding reception was chaired by Chief Tony Okonkwo( Okpata – Ozuora), a business mogul and chairman, Top wine group.
Other notable guests include Chairman, Chrome group, Sir (Dr) Emeka Offor and his beautiful wife, Dr(Mrs) Adaora Offor, Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Senator Osita Izunnaso, Chairman Ekulo group, Sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo, former Minister for Aviation and former FRSC Corp Marshal, Osita Chidoka, Oke iyi Amichi, Sir (Dr) Chidi Anyaegbu( Chairman, Chisco group), former chairman of Balogun Business Association, BBA, Chief Oke Ezeibe, Ochendo Aguluizugbo, Chief Ernest Anyaeche, Former President of Alaba Amalgamated traders Association, Evang Paulinus Ugochukwu, Current President, Chief Camillus Amajuoyi, uncles to the groom; Chief Dave Anazodo,Chairman Zanetti Marble and Granite Ltd, Chief Uche Anazodo, CEO Voll lounge, Lekki, Current Chairman of BBA, Hon. Oscar Ik Odogwu, High Chief Dolue Igboanuzue.
Others are President of FHA Lawn Tennis Club, Hon (Chief) Architect Ernest Ewuzie and his Deputy, Hon. Sunnex Ohanazoeze, Chief Model Ezeamama , Sir Kingsley & Ebere Anaruagu, Hon(Chief) Uchenna Ezechinyere among others.
Members of 400 Road Estate Residents Association also came out in their numbers to indetify with one of their own.
The Chairman, Arch Paul Okwaraoha came with his wife, Vice chairman, Lady Victoria Uneanya was present, notable members that came include, Chief & Mrs Fabian Okoye, Chief & Mrs Austin Okafor, Chief & Mrs JC Jones Mbadugha, Chief & Linus Ayabe, Chief & Mrs Emma Ejike, Pharm Uche Nwanna, Mr & Mrs Tochukwu Ubajiaka Chief & Mrs Vincent Okonkwo & others.
The Top notch wedding was compered by one of Nigeria’s best, MC Orange.
*Chief Ingram Osigwe, a Public Communications &
Engagement Strategist, manages Full -Page Communication Ltd
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