It was a moment filled with emotions, laughter, and heartfelt words as Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, took the stage during the wedding of his daughter, actress and fashion influencer Temi Otedola, to award-winning singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi.
The proud father, who has long been a strong pillar of support for his family, used the occasion to celebrate his wife, Nana Otedola, while also offering candid advice to the newlyweds.
Reflecting on his early years as a father, Otedola admitted that he was deeply consumed with the pursuit of wealth and success, leaving his wife to shoulder much of the responsibility of raising their children. He publicly praised Nana for her sacrifices, patience, and unwavering love.
“I must give credit to Nana, because when we had Temi, I was busy looking for money to look after them, and she sacrificed everything, all my bad habits, to make sure they were well looked after and spent every minute with them,” Otedola said, drawing applause from the guests.
Turning to his daughter, the businessman expressed pride in her choice of life partner, describing Mr Eazi as “a great guy from a decent family.” With a mix of fatherly seriousness and humor, he advised Temi to embrace her new marital role with humility and respect.
“Temi, I wish you all the best in your future endeavours. You found yourself a great guy from a decent family. One thing I will advise you is to succumb to the whims and caprices of your husband. He is your husband, he is your boss, there’s no more daddy, don’t call me,” he said, sparking laughter across the hall.
In a symbolic gesture to crown his speech, Otedola presented the couple with his recently released memoir, Making It Big: Lessons From A Life In Business. The book, which was unwrapped at the ceremony, served as both a gift and a guide, embodying his hope that the couple would draw wisdom from his experiences as they begin their journey together.
The billionaire’s heartfelt words added a touching and memorable highlight to a glamorous wedding celebration that has been the talk of both the entertainment and business circles.
