Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- When the wedding images of Temi Otedola (now Temi Ajibade) surfaced online - resplendent in traditional Nigerian outfits crafted by mostly non-Nigerian designers, including celebrated American couturier, Zac Posen - they quickly stirred mixed reactions across social media. "Temi Otedola & Mr Eazi should have done their wedding in Nigeria to support Naija brands. Doesn't make sense carrying that money to foreigners," one influencer posted on X (formerly Twitter).

And to be fair, it's easy to see where that view is coming from.

Temi is not just any bride. She's a high-profile Nigerian elite, a member of one of the country's most influential families, and someone whose choices are always under a cultural and political ...