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VIDEO: Okonjo-Iweala dances at son’s wedding in Germany

A video showing the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, dancing at the wedding ceremony of her first son, Dr Uzo Iweala, has surfaced online.

Iweala married his partner, Lotte Elsa, in Heidelberg, Germany, on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Okonjo-Iweala, in the video shared by the aunt to the groom, Njide Udochi, was seen dancing to Nigerian songs with her new daughter-in-law.

Udochi, who shared the video on her Facebook page, wrote: “As Nigerians and Ndigbo, there is no marriage unless we as a community celebrate our traditional marriage rites, Igba Nkwu Nwanyi. So, in Heidelberg, Germany, we married our wife.

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“It takes a village, and Uzo and Lotte had their village there to honour and celebrate them. Another day of #celebratinglove #HonoringTraditions #celebratingcommunity

“So grateful to all our extended family and friends who came from all over the world to honour our family and tradition today.

“Congratulations to the entire Iweala family and Ndi Umuda Isingwu. Congratulations to the Goos family of Heidelberg, Germany.

“To our newest couple, Uzodinma Iweala and Lotte Elsa. May you continue to find true happiness in each other. Love you both!”

Watch the video below:

The Star

Segun Ojo

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