A Nigerian man has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) after sharing throwback photos of himself and his wife from when they were both still children, sparking widespread reactions across social media platforms.
The heartwarming yet controversial post quickly gained traction as users flooded the comment section with mixed emotions ranging from admiration to disbelief.
In the post, @Sadeeq_Malo revealed that he has loved his wife for 17 years, describing her as his uncle’s daughter, a statement that immediately caught the attention of social media users and ignited heated discussions online.
Many were surprised by how long the love story had lasted, while others focused on the family connection mentioned in his caption.
Sharing the photos, he wrote:
“17 years of love. I fell in love with her from the day she was born — my uncle’s daughter, now my bride. Allahummah Barik.”
His emotional caption added a deeper layer to the throwback images, making the post even more engaging for viewers who followed the story closely.
The old photos, which show the couple as children, were shared alongside recent pictures of them as a married couple, sparking massive engagement online as users compared their childhood moments with their present-day happiness.
Many praised the couple’s transformation over the years, noting how their bond appeared to have grown stronger with time.
The post has since divided opinions on social media, turning into a trending topic within hours of being shared.
While some users defended the union noting that cousin marriages are culturally acceptable in some communities, others focused on the unusual wording of his declaration and expressed discomfort with how the story was framed.
Reacting, one user wrote, “Fell in love from the day she was born? That sentence alone is wild.” Another commented, “People should calm down. Cousin marriage is normal in many cultures.”
Several others congratulated the couple, wishing them a happy married life and applauding their long-standing bond.
Despite the mixed reactions, the man appears unfazed, celebrating what he describes as a 17-year journey of love that eventually led to marriage and a new chapter of life together.
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