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Celebrities congratulate Nollywod actress Iyabo Ojo as daughter weds Tanzanian lover

Actress Mercy Aigbe wrote, “My Baby is Taken @its.priscy. Congratulations my love. Ore Iya Iyawo mode fully activated! …..To God be the glory!.”

• February 8, 2025
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, has tied the knot with her Tanzanian lover and singer, Juma Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux.

The wedding took place on Friday, in Tanzania, the home country of the groom.

The wedding brought together friends and families from Nigeria and Tanzania.

The occasion also attracted congratulatory messages from Nigerian celebrities who took to their Instagram pages to celebrate the new couple.

Actress Mercy Aigbe wrote, “My Baby is Taken @its.priscy. Congratulations my love. Ore Iya Iyawo mode fully activated! …..To God be the glory!.”

 Actress Toyin Abraham also wrote, “My Prisykoko.”

 Another actress, Bimbo Afolayan, said, “This night I won’t eat o I am all mushy mushy o. I love ❤️I love seeing love. I love seeing people in love. Don’t worry about me, I am a complete lover girl. Congratulations mama @iyaboojofespris. JP 2025. We are ready. Your home is blessed dear Priscilla.”

 Also, a Nollywood diva, Nkechi Blessing wrote, “Congratulations @its.priscy, this is the Lord’s doing and it’s marvelous in our sight. Queen mother @iyaboojofespris you raised a queen. maami❤️.”

Earlier in 2024, Iyabo Ojo announced that her daughter’s wedding would be in four phases, to be held in Tanzania and Nigeria.

(NAN)

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