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Indian Tycoons Pull Out All the Stops For Lavish Wedding Extravaganza
In a spectacular display of wealth and opulence, Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani recently hosted a grand wedding for his son, Akash Ambani. The lavish celebration, which drew comparisons to a royal wedding, showcased the Ambani family’s vast wealth and influence.
Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, is one of India’s richest men, with an estimated net worth of over $40 billion. His son’s wedding was a chance to demonstrate his clout and power, with the event featuring a star-studded guest list, extravagant decorations, and performances by renowned artists.
The wedding festivities spanned several days, with events held at various luxurious venues across Mumbai. The main ceremony took place at the Ambani residence, Antilia, a 27-story building valued at over $1 billion. The building’s design was inspired by the lotus flower and features a staff of over 600 people to maintain it.
Guests at the wedding included prominent figures such as former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, and business leaders like Kumar Mangalam Birla and Gautam Adani.
The wedding celebration was a testament to the Ambani family’s wealth and status in Indian society. Mukesh Ambani’s rise to success began in the 1980s, when he took over his father’s textile business and expanded it into a vast conglomerate. Today, Reliance Industries is involved in various sectors, including energy, petrochemicals, and
telecommunications.
While the wedding was a display of the Ambani family’s opulence, it also highlighted the growing wealth gap in India. Critics have accused the Ambani family of flaunting their wealth in a country where many struggle to make ends meet. However, supporters argue that the wedding was a celebration of Indian culture and tradition.
Regardless, the Ambani wedding has set a new standard for luxury and extravagance in India, cementing the family’s position as one of the most influential and powerful in the country. In the words of Mukesh Ambani, “The wedding was not just a celebration of my son’s union, but a celebration of life, love, and happiness.” For the Ambani family, it was a chance to showcase their wealth and status, but also to share their joy with the world.
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The marraige ceremony between Olanrewaju and Mary happened between February 7 and 8, 2025 at Kwankwashe in Suleja axis of Niger State. The event which witnessed the presence of many dignitaries also saw in presence different cultural groups that came to join in the celebrations of love.
The traditional wedding event kicked off the celebrations on February 7th, with both families present. The event had songs, dancing and showcase of love. The couples dorned their Edo and Yoruba at-tires. While the bride Mary Omonokhua is from Edo State, Olanrewaju Oyedeji hails from Osun state. There were sharing of tradtional food, drinks and merriment across quarters.
The reception on February 8, had present former Minister of Communications, Barrister Ade-bayo Shittu, Africa Editor at the Centre for Collaborative Investigative Journalism, Ajibola Aamzat, Abuja Bureau Chief of The Cable Newspaper, Yekeen Akinwale, representative of the Voice of Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Gidado Shuaib among other personalities .
There were personalities from the SCC Construction company, multimedia organizations among others. The wedding ceremony also saw presence of journalists from British Broadcasting Corporation, AFP, Premium Times, Dataphyte, Code for Africa, Punch Newspaper, Intercontinental News247 among other notable media platforms.
The Northern Operations Bureau Chief of the Excel Magazine International, Alabidun Abdul-Rahman, was also on ground at the occasion. Other personalities included the head of corporate Affairs at the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Kwara State, Bolaji Aladie .The program also had presence of religious leaders, women groups, socio-cultural associations among others.
Speaking at the occasion, the groom, Olanrewaju Oyedeji, noted that his wife is a special gift from God. “She is my dream come true, love of my youth and my everyday crush. She gives me peace of mind and I am very happy today”.
Speaking also, the bride Mary Omonokhua eulogized her husband. “He is a caring man, hardworking and my heart desire, today is a special day for me”, she noted. At the event, the both families who were well represented expressed gladness at the success of the wedding event.
Different groups offered prayers for the couples, while gifts were also offered. Olanrewaju Oyedeji is an accountant while Mary Omonokhua is also an accountant. “This is a true celebration of love, you can feel it all round, the joy is in the atmosphere and everywhere is electric” an attendee at the wedding noted.
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