Odion Okonofua

<h1>Weddings in Nigeria are typically known to be lavish or for a better word, extravagant.&nbsp;</h1>

Now, imagine and pomp and pageantry that follows when a celebrity decides to tie the knot with their heartthrob. Social media and the Internet are left in a frenzy with photos and videos from those weddings.

However, some of your favourite celebrities have strangely gone the other route with private weddings. In some cases, fans are left clueless about the marital status of these celebrities for years.

Today on our list, we will be looking at 10 celebrities who secretly got married.

D'banj with his wife,Lineo Didi Kilgrow [Instagram/IamBangaLee]

Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D'banj remains one of the biggest music stars to come from this part of the world. At the prime of his career, the music star was romantically linked to several celebrities including Genevieve Nnaji.

While many were still guessing who the frisky music star was going to get married to, he already had a secret wedding in 2016. D'banj's wedding to Lineo Didi Kilgrow was so private that some people only knew when he welcomed his first child.

Regina Daniels and her wealthy husband, Prince Ned Nwoko [nstagram/greatprincened]

Not many child stars have been so lucky as Regina Daniels. She has had a very successful career almost all her life. When rumours started making the rounds in 2018 that she was dating billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko, many were left with shock because of the age disparity.&nbsp;

In 2019, the two had their <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/regina-daniels-reportedly-weds-ned-nwoko-in-traditional-ceremony/4sn66rv">traditional wedding</a> which was attended by very close family and friends. Even the media were left out as photos from the wedding only started trickling in days after.&nbsp;

Seun Kuti and wife Yetunde George Ademiluyi [Instagram/BigBirdKuti]

A lot of people close to the music star may not be shocked about Seun Kuti making this list. But for those who are wondering if the music star is even married, the answer is yes.&nbsp;

Even though Seun has always kept his private life from the prying eyes of the media, he is married to Yetunde George Ademiluyi. Seun and Yetunde have a daughter together. In 2020, they celebrated 15 years of friendship.

One of the most flamboyant and stylish celebrities in Nigeria is Toke Makinwa. She exudes elegance whenever she shows up at an event or releases photos on social media. So many would wonder why she opted for a secret wedding.

The media girl and her ex-husband, Maje Ayida tied the knot in 2014 in a very private ceremony which was attended by close friends and family. It was so private that Toke was the one who announced the marriage to the public on her Instagram page with pictures from the private ceremony.

Funke Akindele and husband, JJC Skillz [Instagram/JJCSkillz]

For those who don't know, Funke Akindele has been married twice. Her first wedding to popular Oshodi based businessman,&nbsp;Adeola Kehinde Oloyede&nbsp;was the talk of the town.

Maybe that was the reason when found love the second time with music star JJC Skillz, she decided to keep it a secret.&nbsp;&nbsp;They have a set of twins.

Regina Askia and hubby, Rudolph 'Rudy' Williams

The movie star tied the knot with her hubby, Rudolph Williams in the 1990s. A lot of people weren't even aware that the movie star had gotten married.

She moved to the United States of America with her hubby where she is now a practising nurse. They have three (One from her previous relationship) children together.

Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham and her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi  (NAN)

Just like some other celebrities on this list, Toyin Abraham has had her fair share of marriages gone wrong. The movie star got married to Adeniyi Johnson in 2014 and it remains one of the messiest celebrity weddings in the entertainment world.

Abraham didn't give up on love as she hopelessly fell in love with actor&nbsp;Kolawole Ajeyemi. Their wedding remains a mystery as nobody to date knows when the movie star officially said 'I do' to her husband.

Ngerian singers Simi and Adekunle Gold [Instagram/SymplySimi]

When Simi became a star, her relationship with music star, Adekunle Gold made it easier for her to win more fans. These fans couldn't wait to see them together and most importantly, get married.

Well, Simi and Adekunle Gold <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/adekunle-gold-and-simi-reportedly-set-to-tie-the-knot-today/ysrpjg8">tied the knot in 2019</a>. However, it was a surprise on many as the wedding date and location were kept away from the public. The wedding was so private that photos from the wedding surfaced in 2021, two years after.

Agbani Darego and her hubby Ishaya Danjuma

After Agbani Darego was crowned Miss World in 2001, all eyes were on whoever was going to sweep the beauty queen off her feet.&nbsp;

Well in 2017, the beauty queen left many stunned as she shared photos from the private wedding ceremony to Ishaya Danjuma which was held far away in Greece.

Daniel Ademinokan and Stella Damasus [Instagram/DaBishop007]

It is no news that Stella Damasus has been married thrice. Her first marriage to Jaiye Aboderin in 1999 was short-lived as he passed away in 2004.&nbsp;

In 2007, Damasus remarried, this time, to&nbsp;Emeka Nzeribe. Now, this was one of the shortest celebrity marriages ever as it only lasted for 7 months.

Her last marriage to movie producer and director,&nbsp;Daniel Ademinokan&nbsp;was kept away from the prying eyes of the public. They only came out as a married couple in 2014.

Today on our list, we will be looking at ten celebrities who secretly got married.

D'banj and wife, Lineo, Toyin Abraham and husband, Ajeyemi, Stella Damasus and Daniel [Instagram/IamBangalee] [Instagram/ToyinAbraham] [Instagram/StellaDamasus]

Pulse List: 10 Nigerian celebrities who secretly got married

<h1>The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate probe of the policemen who arrested Seyitan Babatayo, the lady who accused music star D'banj of rape.</h1>

Adamu gave the order in a letter dated Thursday, June 25, 2020, as reported by Punch.

In the letter signed by his Principal Staff Officer, DCP Odowu Owiohunwa and addressed to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department, Garke, Adamu revealed that he was acting based on a <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/seyitan-babatayo-formally-files-a-criminal-complaint-of-rape-against-music-star-dbanj/kx5m9fn">petition he received from lawyers from Ojoge, Omileye and Partners</a> representing Babatayo who accused D'Banj of rape.

"I forward forthwith copy of a letter dated June 18, 2020, with its attachment received from Ojoge, Omileye and Partners on the above subject," part of the letter read.

“I am to respectfully convey the directive of the Inspector-General of Police that you deal.”

In the petition that was referred to in Adamu's letter, Babatayo's lawyers accused the police of trying to help D'banj to silence a victim.

Nigerian music star, Dbanj has been accused of trying to use police to silence the women who accused him of rape  [Instagram/IamBangaLee]

“According to our client, she was told to write a statement denying ever meeting with Mr. Oyebanjo (D’Banj) and to also state that she lied against the person of Mr. Oyebanjo," part of the petition from Babatayo's letter read.

"In actual fact, our client was about to write the statement which she believed would be a basis for her release when the counsel came in and stopped her from writing such a statement."

“The counsel further informed the policemen that all actions to the alleged rape of our client in December 2018 by Mr. Oyebanjo have been transferred to the DIG FCID for a thorough investigation and that they need to stay the action.”

The petition also states that while efforts were being made to bail Babatayo from police detention, D’Banj’s manager Damien Okoroafor prevented the release of lady.

These series of events allegedly happened after Babatayo came out to accuse D'banj of raping in a hotel room in Victoria Island in December 2018.

The IG is acting on a petition from the accuser's lawyers.

Here are five things Seyitan Babatayo said in her latest press statement on the rape allegation levelled against Dbanj [Instagram/IamBangaLee] [LindaIkeji].

Alleged Rape: IG of Police orders probe of policemen who arrested D’Banj’s accuser

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