Every love story begins in a unique way. Some begin with fireworks, some others, dramatic twists. Then there are the quiet ones, the kind that unfold gently, slowly, and with purpose. The kind where you are not trying to impress anyone, you are just showing up …fully, sincerely, and intentionally. That is the story of Pastor Olutoye Dolapo and Omotola, a couple whose wedding is set to take place on 11th of October in Akure, and whose union is already stirring conversation across faith circles and beyond.
It started in 2018, not in a romantic setting, but on a quiet evening in church. Omotola was standing in front of the building, lost in her own thoughts, when she looked up and saw him…Pastor Dolapo, walking towards her. She dropped her gaze, not thinking much of it. But within seconds, he was standing right in front of her, looking straight at her and asking, “What is your name?”
That was it. No rehearsed lines, no pressure. Just a curious smile and a simple question that somehow felt important.
“I answered him more easily than I ever had before,” she recalls. “And from there, it was a series of beautiful events that brought us to this moment.”
What followed was not a whirlwind romance. They stayed friends for years, talking occasionally, crossing paths, but never rushing anything. It was not until 2022 that their friendship began to shift into something deeper. The moment of clarity came during one of their casual conversations.
“I was telling him about another guy,” Omotola says with a smile, “and he just looked at me and said, ‘Can you try to forget about him?’ I asked him why, and he said, ‘Because I like you.’ That was the first time I really looked into his eyes.”
It was clear, intentional, and without drama. And from that point, everything changed. A love that had taken years to mature now moved with a sense of direction. Not fast, but forward. By 2025, they were preparing for marriage, not just with emotion, but with alignment.
For those who know Pastor Dolapo, founder of The Kings and Priests movement, this new season is an extension of his calling. Known for his passion for raising a generation rooted in spiritual identity and leadership, this union represents the same values he has preached for years… purpose, clarity, and covenant.
The wedding, described by organisers as a “kingdom shutdown,” is expected to draw guests from across Nigeria. The planner from Advans Events put it plainly. “This is not just a wedding. It is the kind of celebration that gives glory to God. We are glad to be a part of it.”
But strip away the event logistics, and what remains is a story that is refreshing in its honesty, no forced chemistry. Just two people who built a friendship, discovered something deeper, and chose each other.
Their relationship, like their story, balances faith and fun. They pray together, yes. But they also enjoy movie nights and argue about who will take out the bin. Their most memorable date? “The day he asked me out. Total heart-melter,” she says. “It still gives me butterflies.”
Their favourite meal? Amala and abula from AmalaPlace. Most unforgettable trip? A visit to Wales in the United Kingdom. Their dream honeymoon? Somewhere in East Africa. Tanzania. Kenya. Safari by day, stargazing by night.
These lovebirds are aligned on the big things (values, goals, family vision). But they also embrace the everyday quirks. “I am still trying to get him to dance,” Omotola laughs. “And he is still pretending he cannot. I am not giving up.”
Their story is rooted in faith but lived out in real moments. And in today’s present world where relationships are often filtered, choreographed, and rushed, theirs simply shows that there is still beauty in moving slowly, in asking the right questions, and in waiting for the right answers.
The wedding is days away, and this friendship that evolved into love has submitted to purpose.
It is so intentional.
