The Cole family of Victoria Island, Lagos State, has made a public statement disassociating themselves from the wedding ceremony of their son, Taiwo Olakitan Cole, and Nollywood actress and comedian, Wofai Fada.
This declaration follows the circulation of traditional wedding photos and videos featuring Wofai Fada, and her newlywed husband, Taiwo.
News About Nigeria reports that the couple shared pre-wedding photos and documented their participation in various cultural events during their traditional wedding ceremony on social media.
However, the Cole family swiftly addressed the situation by releasing a statement online, clarifying their stance on the matter.
In the letter addressed to their friends and acquaintances, the Cole family expressed their lack of awareness regarding the marriage and said that they neither granted nor supported it.
They said that any individuals claiming association with the Cole family due to the purported event were not recognised or accepted.
Furthermore, the family said that all publications and documents circulating regarding the alleged marriage should be disregarded.
“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 to 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 regarded,” the statement read.
Despite the controversy surrounding their union, Wofai Fada and Taiwo Cole proceeded with their traditional wedding, showcasing their commitment to each other by adorning Ugep cultural attire from Cross River.
