Gospel singer Theophilus Sunday and his fiancee Ashley White faced backlash over her outfit choice in their pre-wedding shoot, with some critics deeming it inappropriate for the wife of a gospel singer.
In the photos released ahead of their wedding, Ashley’s attire, though modest, exposed her shoulders, drawing criticism from a segment of the Christian community. A Twitter user expressed disapproval, stating that the dress was not suitable for the wife of a man of God.
While reactions to the criticism were divided, with some defending Ashley’s choice and others echoing the sentiment of the fashion police, it ignited a debate on modesty and personal expression within religious contexts.
Notable personalities like Nkechi Blessing and Anita Joseph weighed in, with Nkechi questioning the contradictory standards imposed on women and Anita dismissing the criticism with a dismissive retort.
The incident comes amid a wave of wedding celebrations among gospel singers, reminiscent of Moses Bliss’s recent nuptials. Bliss’s multi-part wedding festivities captured social media attention, prompting commentary from figures like Reno Omokri.
Omokri stirred controversy by suggesting that Nigerian men, like Bliss, opt for foreign spouses due to perceived materialism among Nigerian women, fuelling discussions on cultural attitudes toward marriage and relationships in Nigeria.
