Why I chose colleague Chinenye Nnebe as my chief bridesmaid – Newlywed Actress Ekene Umenwa reveals

Ekene's wedding in Benin City was an absolute fairy tale, showcased a side of herself filled with joy and heartfelt spirituality, unseen by the world. Everything sailed smoothly, all thanks to the helpful hands that rallied around to shower her with love. Chinenye Nnebe, the chief bridesmaid, was the real MVP, going above and beyond, stood by her side at the ceremony and co-piloted the wedding preparations. Ekene was over the moon with Chinenye's efforts, and she couldn't resist taking to social media to shower her with gratitude, feeling like she hit the jackpot by choosing her as her right-hand woman!


Renowned Nollywood actress, Umenwa Ekene, has offered insights into her choice of her close colleague, Chinenye Nnebe, as her chief bridesmaid, while expressing her deep gratitude for her significant role at her white wedding.

Recall, Ekene and her fiancé, Alex Kleanson, joyously celebrated their white wedding in Benin City, Edo state on November 4, 2023.

Despite having close friends like Destiny Etiko, Lizzy Gold, James Brown, and others in her inner circle, who all attended her wedding, Ekene opted to select Chinenye Nnebe as her chief bridesmaid.

In a recent Instagram update, Umenwa Ekene shared her enthusiastic delight for selecting Chinenye Nnebe as her maid of honour.

Umenwa Ekene revealed that she embarked on a nine-day prayer and fasting journey before ultimately deciding on Chinenye Nnebe as her bridesmaid.

She passionately praised Chinenye, commending her for being a stunning, brilliant, and graceful woman.

Ekene affectionately referred to Chinenye as an angel in human form, and playfully remarked that if she were a man, she might have considered marrying her.

Sharing photos, she wrote,

The best maid of honour 2023 goes to @chinenyennebe

“Words fail me Jesus never fails 😭 choosing a maid of honour was something I tried doing on my own but it didn’t work because It was never God’s will then I went into 9 days of Novena prayers and fasting (because I wanted the best) and Jesus told me stand still let me select the best for you pls stay tune next post is to gist you about this Angel in human form Nenye if I am a man I for done marry you run you are too beautiful when I mean beautiful both in wisdom, character, personality, physical beauty, elegance, composure, mindset na me and you forever this is post 1

Jesus thank you for helping me make the right decision and not letting me follow what I taught was best for me 😩🙏❤️”.

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