The couple, who were traditionally joined in 2016, commemorated the decade-long journey with an intimate dinner attended by close family members, friends, and select industry colleagues. The evening blended celebration with reflection, highlighting years of shared growth across family life, business, and personal commitment.
A refined celebration of love and continuity
From photos and videos shared from the event, Susan appeared in a champagne-gold gown that reflected understated elegance, while Washington Esisi complemented the occasion in a classic black tuxedo.
The celebration also featured a vow renewal ceremony, described as quiet and deeply personal, before the couple proceeded to cut a three-tier anniversary cake decorated with white roses and gold accents—symbolic of purity, endurance, and grace over time.
A decade of entrepreneurship and partnership
Beyond the celebration, the anniversary also reflects a shared journey shaped by ambition and support. Over the past ten years, Susan Chanel has established herself as one of Nigeria’s most recognisable beauty entrepreneurs. As founder and CEO of Susan Chanel Beauty, she has championed accessible luxury in makeup and skincare while also investing in talent development through her training academy, which has produced hundreds of beauty professionals across West Africa.
Her business approach is often described as a blend of creativity and commercial discipline, positioning her brand as both aspirational and inclusive within the evolving beauty industry.
Washington Esisi, a businessman and real estate investor, has largely maintained a private profile but is widely acknowledged as a stabilising presence in the couple’s journey. Those close to them describe the partnership as grounded in mutual respect, faith, and shared responsibility in raising their three children.
Public tributes and private meaning
The couple marked the anniversary publicly with a joint message on Instagram, reflecting on a decade of choosing each other through different seasons of life. Susan expressed gratitude for companionship through business growth, family life, and personal milestones, while Washington described her as his “best decision.”
Their posts attracted widespread admiration from celebrities, beauty influencers, and clients who praised their longevity and stability in an industry where public relationships are often under pressure.
As they step into their second decade of marriage, the Esisis say their focus remains firmly on faith, family, and legacy-building—priorities they describe as more important than public recognition or fleeting success.
For many observers, their story stands as a reminder that behind visible entrepreneurial success often lies a quieter foundation of partnership, consistency, and shared purpose.