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“One Was a Gaudy Carnival, the Other an Exhibition of Class” – Patrick Doyle on Two High-Profile Nigerian Weddings

Veteran media personality Patrick Doyle has shared his candid thoughts on the contrast between two recently held high-profile Nigerian weddings that took place in the United States and Europe. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Taking to social media, Doyle described how the two ceremonies showcased very different sides of Nigerian society.
Patrick Doyle’s Observations

In his words:

“Two high-profile Nigerian weddings took place more or less simultaneously in the US and Europe. One was a gaudy carnival with a motley crowd comprising of the famous and infamous. The other was an exhibition of quiet sophistication and class with a select guest list of equally sophisticated and accomplished personalities.”

“This is the picture of Nigeria that the world is coming to terms with. We are at once razz and loud while also possessing the ability to switch on the charm of sophistication and style. I swear, I love Nigeria and being a Nigerian.”

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His post has since generated discussions online, with many Nigerians debating which weddings he was referring to, while others applauded his boldness in pointing out the duality of Nigerian culture—loud and flamboyant yet stylish and sophisticated.

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Truly, Nigeria and Nigerians are unique. We stand out in quite of number of things. Both good and bad.

I see no shade anywhere

He simply highlighted the fact that we have it all any how you want am.

You want am loud?

We get am

You want am quiet?

We get am.

If we all behaved the same way, don't you think life and existence would be bland and boring?

After all, Variety is the spice of life.

Weddings are times of happiness.
Wether you do am big or small na ya business.
But the most important thing na life after it.

The Yoruba will say: Agbalagba to n se Langba Langba.

Coming from a divorcee. This dude is 67 year old for goodness sake. Eazi and Davido are in their 30s. Agbaya.

At what age will he leave internet trolling? How would colleagues, family members, neighbors read the nonsense he post online and still respect him?

I can see some people defending him saying "there's no shade"... You lack comprehension. Moreover, this Doyle dude is a well know internet troll.

Owanbe party and the other one is for selected few. Na billionaire party be the two

Where is the lies?


Besides

He didn't mention any names

Only OLORIBURUKUS bloggers


I think it's even Iyabo Ojo'

Personality differs and celebration is not a one-way thing

While some people like noisy celebration, some like it quiet but the most important is a lasting marriage regardless of how the wedding was conducted

Hmmm

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All men on em own. Do what will make you happy. Ire oooo

I don't see it as a shade though...

More like acknowledging/pointing out the uniqueness and diversity of the Nigerian people.

Personally I prefer eazy's style.

This Mr eazy needs to clear the air as to whether he is Nigerian or Ghanian. I saw some videos yesterday on YouTube and he was been referred to as a Ghanian.

I believe most people are confused as to his original and true nationality!

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How do you mistake Patrick Doyle for Tony Umez? Do they look alike in any way?

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Nigerians have been comparing upandan. This is amongst the many reasons I am not hyped about wedding ceremonies. You will do your thing jeje and the next week there is a bigger or maybe "classier" one. Then the comparison starts. Davido is a celebrity/entertainer in a social genre, so you don't expect him to role the same way as Temi&Eazi. They both enjoyed their weddings, they can afford it and that is what matters.

mariovito:
I see no shade anywhere

He simply highlighted the fact that we have it all any how you want am.

You want am loud?

We get am

You want am quiet?

We get am.

If we all behaved the same way, don't you think life and existence would be bland and boring?

After all, Variety is the spice of life.

Shade dey there. That "gaudy" gangan na him be the shade and coupled with "carnival" again. But it's all not necessary. Davido is a fine young man with a great heart but I think his competition with WizKid is taking a toll on him and making him miss yarn sometimes.
The world is always big enough for all of us in our different levels of existence, that's why God didn't make it just "Adam and Eve alone". He created us in Billions distributed all over the world and blessed with unlimited resources to cater for ourselves.

tosyne2much:
Personality differs.. Some people like noise while some like it quiet

Hmmmmmmmmmmm🤔

The most important thing is that God blesses their marriage!

The question Mr Doyle is, which
wedding was more Nigerian in flavor?



In Nigeria, we want all our relations,
friends, neighbors etc to grace our
ceremonies and make lot of noise,
merriment and dancing. In fact any
stranger can attend and be fed and
entertained. Na so we Africans be.


This Otedola example is not in our
character, as we nor be oyibo. This one
na stingy pipul wedding.



I come and came in peace..

He is entitled to his opinion, it's bloggers that will make a big deal out of it

Easy pizzy. One is a boy and the other is a man. One is generational wealth and obviously the family knows nothing about economics. The other is a hustler with growth mentality and a street certified workaholic. Whilst Davido decline begins now, Mr Eazy uptrend begins now. Otedola got the best deal here, imho.

Sad Reality of the Nigerian reality.
Sad Reality of the Nigerian reality.

kunlesufyan:
Truly, Nigeria and Nigerians are unique. We stand out in quite of number of things. Both good and bad

Just like every other society & country on planet earth


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Is OP an Illiterate or just lacks comprehension problems probably let's conclude on him just tryna rage bait everyone .

Because what I can comprehend from Patrick's post is about Nigeria having all the vibes you can't expect

He didn't shade David O's wedding. Besides, someone like David O would definitely have a loud wedding cos he's an entertainer.

atobs4real:
Owanbe party and the other one is for selected few. Na billionaire party be the two

guess what although both are billionaire parties the otedola' own is more expensive than that of davido why because of the quality of the guest

It is good to go to school, no shade thrown. One was westernized the other was mixed. There is no problem. To be honest,which one I go like attend na the davido own.

Where is the shade
Y'all are quick to jump into conclusions

Wetin Concern Him With The Choices People Make For Themselves?

vislabraye:
He didn't shade David O's wedding. Besides, someone like David O would definitely have a loud wedding cos he's an entertainer.

But eazy is also an entertainer...?


I think it personal preference and personality difference.

Mr eazy has always been laid back in most of his approach to things!

While all of them were done in heaven( the West) away from hell( Nigeria)

lagostrendboy:
“One Was a Gaudy Carnival, the Other an Exhibition of Class” – Patrick Doyle on Two High-Profile Nigerian Weddings

Veteran media personality Patrick Doyle has shared his candid thoughts on the contrast between two recently held high-profile Nigerian weddings that took place in the United States and Europe. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Taking to social media, Doyle described how the two ceremonies showcased very different sides of Nigerian society.
Patrick Doyle’s Observations

In his words:



https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5GTrkwrF/


Social Media Buzz

His post has since generated discussions online, with many Nigerians debating which weddings he was referring to, while others applauded his boldness in pointing out the duality of Nigerian culture—loud and flamboyant yet stylish and sophisticated.

https://eyesoflagos.com/patrick-doyle-throws-shade-at-davidos-wedding-hails-another/

There is nothing uniquely Nigerian here!
Everywhere in the world, there are rich people who like to show off with pomp and pageantry, and others who like to do things quietly!
Nothing to arrogate to Nigeria here!

Yet he wasnt invited to any. Failures can only complain from the outside

pocohantas:
How do you mistake Patrick Doyle for Tony Umez? Do they look alike in any way?

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Nigerians have been comparing upandan. This is amongst the many reasons I am not hyped about wedding ceremonies. You will do your thing jeje and the next week there is a bigger or maybe "classier" one. Then the comparison starts. Davido is a celebrity/entertainer in a social genre, so you don't expect him to role the same way as Temi&Eazi. They both enjoyed their weddings, they can afford it and that is what matters.

Error on my side
Anyway, thanks for the correction.
Oldie don dey show.