The #TJLuV26 Finale Is Here! Enjoy Highlights From Efya and Tomi Thomas’s Wedding Weekend in Accra
Efya is officially a married woman! The songstress tied the knot with Nigerian singer Tomi Thomas over a beautiful three-day celebration in Accra, bringing Ghanaian and Nigerian traditions together in a weekend full of kente, lace, music and family.
If you are not already familiar with the groom, Tomi Thomas first made his name with the Nigerian music group Loud On Sound before going solo, and he has worked with the likes of Buju Banton, Wale and Stonebwoy. The couple have kept their relationship largely private, but their families held a knocking ceremony on Valentine’s Day this year, and the wedding celebrations finally kicked off this week with Efya’s bachelorette party on 4 November.
The traditional wedding
On Friday, 6 November, the couple brought Ghanaian and Nigerian traditions together for their traditional wedding in Accra, against a décor scheme of gold, orange, cream and brown. Efya’s mother, the TV personality and filmmaker Nana Adwoa Awindor, was visibly emotional as she walked in, and the groom’s parents presented the customary marriage items. “I sent my parents with the marriage items because I want Efya as my wife,” Tomi said.
The bride wore a custom kente-print gown with green, copper and gold beads, beaded flowers at the neckline and an orange treble clef appliqué, a sweet nod to the music that ties the couple together. Tomi matched her in kente with heavy gold accessories, and after the rites, the couple exchanged rings, shared a kiss and danced their first dance as husband and wife. For the reception, Efya changed into a bronze beaded gown with flared sleeves and a matching gold gele.
The guest list was just as star-studded as you would expect, with Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Paramount Chief of Akuapem Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, National Film Authority CEO Kafui Danku, Sister Derby, Becca, Fantana, Fella Makafui, Salma Mumin, Hajia4Reall, Efia Odo and fashion duo Lali x Lola all in attendance.
The white wedding
The celebrations continued on Saturday, 7 November, with a white wedding where Efya wore a high-neck lace gown with sheer sleeves and floral appliqué, a flowing veil and a bouquet of white calla lilies. Eagle-eyed guests spotted a small surprise in her bridal manicure, where a tiny Goku from Dragon Ball sat on her ring finger, reportedly in honour of Tomi’s favourite anime character. The groom looked sharp in a white tuxedo jacket and black bow tie, and the couple sealed their vows with a kiss.
Efya later slipped into a black off-the-shoulder gown with silver crystal fringe for the reception, and a green sequinned mini dress for the after-party, where Tomi joined her in a lime-green embroidered kaftan.
The Sunday finale
The couple closed the weekend on Sunday, 8 November, with a thanksgiving service and the dedication of their daughter at Cedar Church (Assemblies of God) in Accra. Her full name, Zoe-Blair Adara Nana Efya Ankyaa Oluwateniayo Thomas, brings together both sides of her family, and Efya wore a white lace gown with a long train for the occasion.
Congratulations to the Thomases. Now to the photos!
