LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – What is meant to be an amazing love story has turned messy as the prominent Cole family of Victoria Island, Lagos, have denounced the recent marriage of their son, Taiwo, to Nollywood actress, Wofai Fada.
Controversy broke out after Wofai shared photos from her engagement ceremony with Taiwo.
Shortly after, videos from the couple’s wedding ceremony in Cross River, Calabar started circulating on social media.
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Taiwo’s family swiftly released a statement dissociating themselves from the union, saying they were unaware of the marriage plans and did not grant consent or support.
The family also stated that any individual claiming to be part of the Cole family due to this marriage is not recognised.
“Images and videos come to our attention showing our son Taiwo getting married to a Wofai Ewa in a traditional ceremony in Ugep, Cross River State,” the statement reads.
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“This serves to notify all acquaintances, family, and friends that the Cole family of Victoria Island Lagos are not aware of any marriage ceremony of our Son Taiwo Olakitan Cole, neither did we grant permission nor support in this regard.
“As such, persons parading themselves as new members of the Cole heritage by this purported event is not known nor accepted by the family.
“All publications and documents being circulated about this are to be disregarded,” it stated.
Despite the disapproval from Taiwo’s family, Wofai went ahead to share a snippet from the marriage on her Instagram page.