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How Old Are You? Tongues Wag as Young Nigerian Couple Set to Wed, They Face Social Media Marriage Committee
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How Old Are You? Tongues Wag as Young Nigerian Couple Set to Wed, They Face Social Media Marriage Committee

by  Israel Usulor 2 min read
  • Wagging tongues on social media seem to have set up a marriage committee to interrogate the age of a young Nigerian couple
  • The couple recently released their wedding IV but reactions to it have been mixed, with some asking if they are old enough
  • However, others shut down the critics, saying the couple should be allowed to get married and enjoy their matrimonial bliss in peace

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Social media tongues have been set off in full force after a young Nigerian couple released their wedding invitation card. Their youthful, almost teenage stature is the reason why people are talking and questioning their age.

According to the invitation card seen on Facebook, the man named Caleb Dike Nathaniel is set to tie the knot with his heartthrob, Saint Blessing Imasuen.

Young Nigerian couple set to wed in Benin City, Edo state, but many raise concerns about their age.
The couple are set to tie the knot in Benin, Edo state. Photo credit: Nathaniel D. Caleb
Source: Facebook

Wedding to take place in Benin, Edo state

According to the card, the couple will tie the knot at the Assemblies of God Church, Sapele Road, Benin City on May 26, 2022.

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But many are asking questions based on the couple's teenage looks, with some showing uninvited concern, wanting to know how old they are.

Others shut down the questions, telling those that care to listen to allow the couple some peace to plan their wedding.

See the post below:

Facebook users wag their tongues

Meanwhile, the post has set off a chain of reactions from Facebook users who saw it. Here are a few of the comments:

Floxy Alaneme said:

"Sorry, I don't mean to offend you. How old are you?"

Bethel Gillis said:

"This small data wey I get nai carry me from blogs reach here. Aproko no go kee me in Jesus name amen. Congratulations to you both oh."

Aribigbola Inumidun Oyinlola said:

"I reach here safe and sound. Glory to Jesus . Wetin dey sup now, how many years two of una be."

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Nigerian man weds his Oyinbo woman in Lagos

In another story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian man tied the knot with his Oyinbo sweetheart at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry in Lagos.

However, when the photos were shared online, tongues started wagging with some saying the woman is older than the man.

Some however contended that it could be love, and the couple should be allowed to enjoy in peace.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
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Israel Usulor (Human-Interest editor) Israel Usulor is a journalist who has 9 years of experience. He worked at The Prime Newspaper and has published articles in TheCable Newspaper. Israel graduated with distinction from Fidei Polytechnic (Mass Commun, 2016). Israel has interviewed Zannah Mustapha, the man who helped negotiate the release of Chibok Girls, and Kunle Adeyanju, who rode a bike from London to Lagos. He covered exclusive stories on Chef Dami during her Guinness World Records cookathon. Email: israel.usulor@corp.legit.ng.

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