Just a day after Wofai Fada’s wedding photos surfaced, her heartwarming love story has taken an unexpected turn on the internet.
The comedian and entrepreneur delighted fans with photos of her engagement to Taiwo Cole on Saturday, May 4, prompting a flood of congratulatory messages from friends and followers. Subsequent videos of their traditional wedding in Cross River quickly circulated across social media platforms.
However, the joyous occasion took a sudden twist when a statement from the Cole family challenged the validity of the union. Dated May 4 and signed by the groom’s father, Engr. Kunle Cole, the statement expressed the family’s disapproval and non-acceptance of the marriage.
“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.
“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, person(s) parading themselves as new members of the Cole heritage by virtue of this purported event, are not known nor accepted by the family. All publications and documents being circulated about this are to be disregarded,“.
Engr. Kunle Cole
For the family.
This sparked a lot of conversation online, with many questioning why the couple proceeded with the wedding without family consent.
Here are some reactions below.
Na poverty da make most una think say this marriage go get issue because them no carry the Cole family along. If anything happens the man bla bla.. wofai be like who nor fit stand on her own? Make una get out with una useless tradition wa never fit better una life and una country pic.twitter.com/Rlvz5Tl3oT
— Realcollins (@ItzRealcollins) May 5, 2024
It is irresponsible for the Cole family to have released this statement no matter the situation
It is now a monumental embarrassment for all parties involved
I wish Wofai the best in this journey ahead
I hope their union stands the test of time, trials and tribulations pic.twitter.com/e0aM4HUK5F— Ominiknowest (@McBluetoothCCFR) May 5, 2024
Parental consent is key for the peace of a family.
2: Wofai’s family should have delayed this traditional stuff till the Internal issues are sorted out. They should have ignored his mother.
3: the father is ready to pursue a court case that “ Wofai Cole is an illegal name”…
— Woye (@woye1) May 5, 2024
Marriage is a union between two people that MUST be witnessed by either of these three entities:
1. God (church wedding)
2. Family (traditional wedding)
3. The government (court wedding)
Don’t be a victim of foolish love like Wofai Ewa and Taiwo Cole, else your eyes will peel
— Mazi Nathan (@rukky_nate) May 5, 2024
Wofai isn’t 38, she’s 33, the lies you keep spewing is disgusting at this point! That lady minds her business! But that family doesn’t deserve her and their son shouldn’t put her through this mess
— Adaugo💚🌹 (@thestrictlylaw) May 5, 2024
Wofai has unfortunately become a collateral damage in what appears to be an ego tussle between the groom's father and divorced mother.
Has nothing to do with her.
They're using the proposed marriage to settle existing grouse.
Interesting to see how the young man handles this.
— 👑S.A.L.A.K.O🕊 (@UnkleAyo) May 5, 2024
The CEO of Just Afang remains undeterred by the recent events, continuing to share joyous moments from her wedding despite the family discord.
