Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, on her daughter’s final wedding in Tanzania has appreciated her longtime colleague and protégé, Kudirat Ogunro, known as Kudi Alagbo, for her role in raising Priscilla Ojo.
The final celebration of the Tanzania artist, Juma Jux and Priscilla’s elaborate wedding, themed ‘African Royal Wedding’, is ongoing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, following more than five ceremonies held in both Tanzania and Nigeria.
The actress on Wednesday while preparing for the finale, recounted how Kudi played a significant role in her early years of motherhood, especially as she juggled her rising acting career.
In a now viral-video shared by Kudi on her Instagram page with the username @semilorepweety, the bride’s mother, adorned in her ceremonial ‘aso ebi’ outfit, was seen warmly appreciating Kudi for her contribution to raising her children and being a constant support system.
Kudi, a close associate of Iyabo Ojo, was praised for her hands-on involvement in the upbringing of both Priscilla and her brother, Festus, during times when Ojo was away on movie sets.
In Yoruba, the actress said, “This is part of the people that raised Priscilla, this is Mummy Priscilla.
“Thank you, so much. For those times, I hunt for jobs, when I go to locations.
“You will stay at home to stand in gap for me.
“You will feed and care for her and Festus.
“You do give them all the necessary training, including beating them once in a while.” They both giggled.
“This is the real Mama Priscilla, she was the one that taught Priscilla how to cook.
“She was the one that bathed her, fed her, and took her to school.
“Thank you, so much,” she added.
The actress went on to offer prayers for Kudi, while teasing her about marriage plans.
In response, Kudi confirmed her intention to marry someday.
“We are going to celebrate Dami (Kudi’s child) like this by God’s grace. Do you still want to get married?” Iyabo asked. The actress replied, “Yes,” prompting Iyabo to extend her well-wishes for her future union as well.
The wedding, dubbed JP2025, has drawn a wave of Nigerian celebrities to Tanzania, including Funke Akindele, Enioluwa, Jaiye Kuti, Chioma Ikokwu, Sikiratu Sindodo, among other notable personalities.
Earlier, PUNCH Online reported that Juma Jux had announced May 28 as the date for the final wedding celebration with Priscilla Ojo. He made the announcement via a video on his Instagram story, revealing that the grand finale would be held in his home country.
Buzz around the JP2025 wedding began in September 2024 after Iyabo Ojo confirmed the engagement between her daughter and Juma Jux with a series of photos and videos that trended online.
35-year-old Tanzanian artiste also visited Lagos, Nigeria afterwards, where he spent quality time with the Ojo family.
