Dr. 𝐈𝐟𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐲𝐞

Hey there, BellaNaija Weddings fam! 💕 Today, the beautiful Ifeoma Okoye of @stmmagicalcreations_events is taking us through her inspiring journey as a wedding planner. From how it all began with challenges to building a strong brand and putting the right structures in place. 🌸✨ She also shares valuable insights for aspiring planners and tips to help couples planning a wedding. Enjoy 😍 #VendorsCorner #VendorsCornerwithBNW #BellaNaijaWeddings

#LLAInterview “The confidence that comes with the ability to do, gives you the drive to achieve it.” – Dr. Ifeoma Stella Okoye (@ifystm ) Meet Dr. Ifeoma Stella Okoye, the unstoppable force who’s redefining what it means to be multi-passionate and purpose-driven! 🥰💪🏾 A lawyer turned award-winning event production & beauty expert, she’s the brilliant mind behind STM Magical Creations Ltd (@stmmagicalcreations_events ), a global brand known for crafting unforgettable experiences across Nigeria, Ghana, the USA, UK, and Dubai💪🏾👏🏾 After 6 years in law and 4 in HR, Ifeoma followed her creative calling and never looked back. Today, she’s creating magic at events, mentoring future creatives, fighting stigma for women living with HIV, and showing us all how to juggle multiple roles with grace as a TEDx speaker, ForbesBLK member, educator, mom of four, and newly minted Ph.D holder in Event Management!👏🏾🔥 In our latest interview, she talks about becoming the industry’s celebrated Legal Creative, empowering women through her Academy, and why excellence, impact, and faith are at the heart of everything she does. Click the #LinkInBio to read the full feature🥰 #LeadingLadiesAfrica #WomenInBusiness #EventPlanning #FemaleLeadership #CreativeEntrepreneur #LegalCreative #AfricanExcellence

It’s been a minute….But let me start by re introducing myself. My name is Dr. (Mrs) Ifeoma Stella Okoye ( Esq.). Doctor of Philosophy in Event Management, University of Delaware U.S.A @unidelaware_student_union You can swipe for the details … Oh there’s the “Lady of St Christopher” but we can leave that one for now😀. There’s also the second Dr. of Law in Intellectual Property in the making, but let’s also leave that one for now 😀 It is the Lord’s doing & it is marvelous in our eyes 🙏🏻 Photography: @d_ackphotography Makeup : @zekay_glam Hair styling : @tjobeautystudio Video : @bizy_kreator_

March has always been the month I looked forward to. A special month for me, but now March hits differently Exactly 1 week ago, 26/03/26 We lost you Daddy 🕊️💔 ….. My calm, quiet, loving, peaceful, generous, fun, Intellectual Daddy passed on. My cheerleader in all things Academics & Life. It’s so hard to believe that you’ve been gone for 1 week now. The silence you left behind is louder than anything I’ve ever known. I still find myself reaching for you in my thoughts, when I expect to hear your voice or feel your presence. It doesn’t feel real 😪💔. Everyone misses you & our hearts ache. Mummy is hurting! You fought so hard & so brave. We take solace in the fact that you are in a better place, a place of Rest & Peace. We take solace in the wonderful life we shared with you. Daddy! words will never be enough to express this loss.You will forever be in our hearts always. We truly are not looking forward to your funeral, but soon we have to say our final goodbyes 💔 Rest Peacefully in the Bosom of the Lord my wonderful Daddy…🕊️🤍

Happy Birthday to our boy Tobenna. Tobylistic! Toby boy! The one who refused completely to share my day with me 😊. Our 1st fruit ! Our Software Engineer! Today we celebrate the gift of your life and the joy you have brought into our world from the very beginning. Watching you grow has been one of our greatest blessing, and I we are proud of the young man you are becoming. May God continue to guide your steps, grant you wisdom, protect you, and fill your life with his love, joy, peace, favor, blessings, good health, success and happiness. May your path be bright, your heart strong, and your dreams come true. We love you boy! Our 6ft 2 Champ!

I’m Speechless…. Thank you 🙏🏻 Thank you all for loving me & Celebrating me. It’s humbling & I deeply appreciate everyone. The gifts still keep rolling in, the prayers & honor. I’m grateful & humbled. May you all be celebrated & honored even more than you have honored and celebrated me so #Thankful #Grateful #Birthdaygirl

Chapter 45…. Happy Birthday Dr. Ify! Blessed beyond measures. “The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” Isaiah 58:11 I am proud of who I am becoming. I am grateful for how far I’ve come. I am excited for where I am going. #Blessed #Grateful #BirthdayGirl #Honored #ThankyouLord Goofy BTS 😊 : @forever_d_magiccreator Makeup : @zekay_glam So Earlier in the year I took a ton of headshots for my professional engagements for the year & we did goof around a lot 😁

Chapter 45…. Happy Birthday Dr. Ify! Blessed beyond measures. “The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” Isaiah 58:11 I am proud of who I am becoming. I am grateful for how far I’ve come. I am excited for where I am going. #Blessed #Grateful #BirthdayGirl #Honored #ThankyouLord Captured By : @ Makeup : @zekay_glam

We are back with our 2 Weeks Intensive Training on Event Planning & Coordination. The 11th Edition! 11 Times the impact, knowledge & MAY 11TH - 25TH 2026. Registration is officially open. Click the link to Register https://forms.gle/9vezu7QyyiZ7MsWR8 11TH EDITION FEATURES - CERTIFICATION - VIRTUAL OPTION - SEASONED FACILITATORS - QUALITY LEARNING - REFRESHMENTS - FIELD EXPERIENCE - INTERNSHIP OPTION - CONTINUOUS MENTORSHIP & REFERRALS - INTERNATIONAL EVENT EXPOSURE EARY BIRD is up till MARCH 15TH 2026. Start now. The Training is for both Beginners & Experienced Planners, because it has Master Class benefits For Inquiries & To Register DM or Click link in our Bio @stmmagicalcreations_academy @stmmagicalcreations_events OR WhatsApp +234 708 995 5408 FACILITATORS TO BE REVEALED SOON ——————————————— #Eventplannintraining #Eventcoordinationtraining #STMEventsAcademy #STMTrainingSchool #Weddingplanningtraining WeddingcoordinationTraininginNigeria EventplanningtraininginNigeria WeddingplanningtraininginNigeria CertifiedEventplanningtraining

We are back with our 2 Weeks Intensive Training on Event Planning & Coordination. The 11th Edition! 11 Times the impact, knowledge & MAY 11TH - 25TH 2026. Registration is officially open. Click the link to Register https://forms.gle/9vezu7QyyiZ7MsWR8 11TH EDITION FEATURES - CERTIFICATION - VIRTUAL OPTION - SEASONED FACILITATORS - QUALITY LEARNING - REFRESHMENTS - FIELD EXPERIENCE - INTERNSHIP OPTION - CONTINUOUS MENTORSHIP & REFERRALS - INTERNATIONAL EVENT EXPOSURE EARY BIRD is up till MARCH 15TH 2026. Start now. The Training is for both Beginners & Experienced Planners, because it has Master Class benefits For Inquiries & To Register DM or Click link in our Bio @stmmagicalcreations_academy @stmmagicalcreations_events OR WhatsApp +234 708 995 5408 FACILITATORS TO BE REVEALED SOON ——————————————— #Eventplannintraining #Eventcoordinationtraining #STMEventsAcademy #STMTrainingSchool #Weddingplanningtraining WeddingcoordinationTraininginNigeria EventplanningtraininginNigeria WeddingplanningtraininginNigeria CertifiedEventplanningtraining

I am super honored to announce that I have been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Africa Destination Celebrations Conference & Expo @adccexpo . This year is themed “AFRICA UNVEILS EVENTS IN THE WILD” with host country as Uganda @uganda_tourism_board . I would also be speaking at this Conference Grateful for the trust and excited to help shape the future of destination celebrations across Africa. It’s time for AFRICA !!!! Please be a part of building our own African Story & exporting our Africa’s rich culture & beautiful destinations by Registering to attend this amazing Conference March 23rd - 27th 2026. Video Credit: @forever_d_magiccreator Glam : @zekay_glam

I am super honored to announce that I have been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Africa Destination Celebrations Conference & Expo @adccexpo . This year is themed “AFRICA UNVEILS EVENTS IN THE WILD” with host country as Uganda @uganda_tourism_board . I would also be speaking at this Conference Grateful for the trust and excited to help shape the future of destination celebrations across Africa. It’s time for AFRICA !!!! Please be a part of building our own African Story & exporting our Africa’s rich culture & beautiful destinations by Registering to attend this amazing Conference March 23rd - 27th 2026.