It was a breathtaking celebration of love, culture, and class as Brenda Adeleke, daughter of the late first civilian governor of Osun State, Adetunji Adeleke, tied the knot with her heartthrob, Diamond Orabiyi, in a grand wedding ceremony held in Lagos on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Newsonspot reports that the lavish event – a beautiful fusion of Yoruba tradition and modern elegance – drew top dignitaries, celebrities, and well-wishers, reaffirming the Adeleke family’s enduring legacy of unity and grace.
Festivities kicked off with a colourful traditional engagement at the Hall Event Centre, Victoria Island, where guests were treated to rich displays of Yoruba culture. The atmosphere came alive with music and dance, powered by gospel sensation Laolu Gbenjo and his band, who thrilled the audience with energetic performances.
The celebration then moved to the Monarch Event Centre on the Lekki-Epe Expressway for the white wedding ceremony, where love took centre stage. The bride, glowing in a classic white gown, was gracefully escorted down the aisle by her uncle – business mogul and founder of Adeleke University, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke – who formally handed her over to the Orabiyi family.
Brenda and Diamond exchanged heartfelt vows and signed their marriage certificate amid joyful cheers from family and friends.
The reception that followed was a lively and elegant affair, filled with laughter, music, and heartfelt moments. Bridesmaids and groomsmen wowed the crowd with synchronized dance steps, while an emotional highlight came when Diamond shared a touching dance with his mother.
Later in the evening, the newlyweds dazzled in gold and brown traditional attire, lighting up the hall during their first dance and cake-cutting session.
Afrobeats star Teni, who served as a bridesmaid, set the stage ablaze with a thrilling performance dedicated to the couple. Superstar Davido, Brenda’s cousin, also performed, earning cheers from guests and fans online after videos of him paying traditional respect to elders went viral – a moment many praised as a symbol of humility and cultural pride.
Among the notable guests at the ceremony were Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade; Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi; Ogun State First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun; and Reverend Esther Ajayi, among others.
The wedding of Brenda Adeleke and Diamond Orabiyi will be remembered as a perfect blend of royalty, elegance, and cultural richness – a day where love and heritage are beautifully intertwined.
