2021 might have come and gone leaving many memories behind, some good and for others the later. The year has been a rewarding one for many celebrities as far as tying the knots was concerned. In this write up, CEOAFRICA takes a look at some celebrities who got married in the year 2021.
Sinclair Timmy (TrikyTee)
Timmy Sinclair, a former BBNaija housemate, aka Trikytee recently married his long-time friend. He posted the wedding pictures via his Instagram page on September 9, 2021.
Toyin Lawani
The TV host exchanged marriage vows with her husband, Segun Wealth, on June 12th, 2021. The wedding ceremony, which held in Lagos, was well attended by some of her colleagues in the entertainment industry including Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Iyabo Ojo, and others.
Actor Riz Ahmed secretly married author Fatima Farheen Mirza
Oscar-nominated "Sound of Metal" actor Riz Ahmed secretly married author Fatima Farheen Mirza in 2020, but fans didn't learn until 2021.
The "Venom" star revealed the news casually during an interview for the podcast called "Grounded With Louis Theroux," released in January. Ahmed mentioned staying in California after filming a movie so he could spend time with his "wife's family."
At the time, the actor said that he wasn't married too long.
"I guess I don't really feel it's generally that relevant, so I don't delve into my personal life or my dating history or even family life much," he said.
The couple then made their first red-carpet appearance together at the 2021 Oscars.
"She loves a bit of Scrabble," he said. "So we were actually playing Scrabble and I did that corny thing where I stole all the correct letters up and spelled out 'Will you marry me?'"
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez exchanged vows during an intimate ceremony held in May.
The couple began dating in January 2020 and confirmed their relationship in Grande and Justin Bieber's music video for "Stuck With U." Grande and Gomez got engaged in December of that year.
Grande and the real-estate agent got married at the Grammy-winning singer's home in Montecito, California.
"It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people," Grande's rep told People. "The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn't be happier."
Issa Rae and Louis Diamen
In late July, Issa Rae announced that she and fiancé Louis Diamen got married in the South of France.
The "Insecure" star shared plenty of photos from her wedding day on Instagram and revealed that she wore a custom Vera Wang dress.
Rae and Diamen have remained relatively quiet about their relationship, but their engagement was revealed in 2019.
Ikechukwu Onunaku
The actor, rapper, singer, and composer, professionally known as Ikechukwu and killz got married in May 2021 to his model wife, Ella.
The wedding ceremony was well attended by many celebrities including Don Jazzy, Omawumi, Naeto C and others.
Skales
The singer exchanged vows with his wife, Hassanity in May 2021. They had a grand traditional ceremony at the Palace of Versailles. He shared videos from the wedding ceremony on his Instagram page.
Robert Sweeting and Uzo Aduba
Filmmaker Robert Sweeting and "Orange Is the New Black" star Uzo Aduba had a secret wedding in
Aduba announced their marriage with a wedding-day selfie that she posted to her Instagram account in September.
"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible," she wrote, quoting Nora Ephron's 1989 romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally."
She continued, "For some of us, it can feel like we spend our whole lives waiting for our special someone. My heart, my love — I'm so happy my life started last year with you. You're the best thing that ever happened to me."
Riz Ahmed and Fatima Farheen Mirza
The "Venom" star revealed the news casually during an interview for the podcast called "Grounded With Louis Theroux," released in January. Ahmed mentioned staying in California after filming a movie so he could spend time with his "wife's family."
At the time, the actor said that he wasn't married too long.
"I guess I don't really feel it's generally that relevant, so I don't delve into my personal life or my dating history or even family life much," he said.
The couple then made their first red-carpet appearance together at the 2021 Oscars.
Peter Olayinka
The Super Eagles and Slavia Prague star married Yetunde Barnabas after two years of dating. They tied the knot in June 2021. Some of his Super Eagles teammates were in attendance, including Simon Moses, Henry Onyekuru, Victor Osimhen, and Paul Onuachu.
Harrysong
On 27th March 2021, the renowned singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist married his lovely wife Alexer Perez in a grand ceremony held in Warri, Delta State.
Toyin Bayegun (Woli Arole)
The comedian, actor and social media preacher tied the knot in April 2021.
Tobi Bakre
On August 21, 2021, the Ex-BBNaija housemate and reality television star married his partner, Anu Oladosu in a stunning traditional ceremony.
Abdulgafar Ahmad (Cute Abiola)
The popular Instagram comedian tied the knot with Khudra Mosunmola Abiola in Ogbomoso, Oyo State in May, 2021.
