Actress Ekene Umenwa Holds Traditional Wedding With Filmmaker Alex Kleanson [Video]

Nollywood actress, Ekene Umenwa has tied the knot traditionally with her long-time partner and filmmaker, Alex Kleanson.

The actress, who recently disclosed her engagement to the filmmaker, shared photos and videos from their traditional wedding ceremony in Anambra State.

In the video, Ekene and Kleanson, adorned in elegant native attire, could be seen dancing joyfully as they tied the knot in Igbo tradition, surrounded by family and friends.

Ekene captioned the video, noting that on April 16, 2023, her bride price was duly paid, signifying their traditional union. However, due to security concerns in the East, she decided against having the complete traditional wedding ceremony.

The actress expressed gratitude to her mother for the significant role in the bride price ceremony, and to her supportive family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones who joined in their celebration.

She wrote: “APRIL 16th 2023 my bride price was paid by my baby @kleanson and we became married traditionally but because of the insecurity in the East I decided not to do the kind of trad I like because me l am a village girl oh I love tradition too much

“All thanks to my mother small bride price payment she done turn am to carnival All thanks to my beautiful and blessed blood sisters, aunties and uncles and my darling friends and blessed colleagues that came to celebrate with us una own no go spoil in Jesus name amen”

Watch the video below:

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