PREMIUM TIMES reporter Yakubu Muhammed has married Nafisat Brown Cisse. They tied the knot more than ten years after first meeting on Facebook.
The couple got married on Saturday in Dalemo community, Ogun State. This event marks a new chapter in their love story.
Mr Muhammed shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that he met Ms Cisse in 2014. Their friendship grew over the years, leading to their decision to get married.
He entered the hall with a group of friends. Upon arrival, he knelt to greet the bride’s parents, his own parents, and the Islamic clerics present.
Mr Muhammed said their shared love for Prophet Muhammad helped bring them together. "It was truly a beautiful and happy moment for me. Alhamdulillah! I thank God that we witnessed today alive and healthy," he stated.
He described Ms Cisse as beautiful. He noted that their long friendship allowed them to understand each other well.
"We have been friends for more than a decade and a lot has changed in those years, defining and shaping our perceptions. But in those years, her personality continues to align with what I look forward to in a woman," he explained.
Mr Muhammed wore a white kaftan and turban. He understands that marriage will come with both good and tough times.
He emphasized that open communication and taking responsibility will be key in building their home.
"I look forward to a home where peace comes with nearly zero chaos," he said.
The bride wore a white dress and a white veil. She entered the hall with her friends, who danced as they led her in.
Ms Cisse knelt to greet her parents and other family members before greeting the groom’s parents and the Islamic clerics.
The clerics offered prayers and words of encouragement to the couple as they began their life together.
Later, the couple exchanged rings and smiled as they celebrated with their families and friends.
For Ms Cisse, becoming Mr Muhammed’s wife was a moment of happiness. "I finally feel complete, I feel like I’m able to complete a missing piece of me," she said.
She described Mr Muhammed as gentle and loving. Her impression of him has remained the same over the years.
Ms Cisse said she was sure he was the person she wanted to spend her life with after they reconciled.
"Yes, that was the moment we had a comeback. I just knew he was the one and I’m ready to give it my all," she shared.
She expressed her hope to build a strong marriage and a family that would inspire others.
"I want to build an unbreakable bond with him and I want to build a lovely and lovable family that will serve as a role model to people," she stated.
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