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From DMs to ‘I Do’: Nigerian man marries woman he met on Facebook in just 5 months

A heartwarming love story has gone viral as a Nigerian man, Okechukwu C. Okechukwu, tied the knot with the woman he met on Facebook just five months ago. The couple, who connected on May 11, 2024, exchanged vows on October 20, 2024, sharing their romantic journey online.
In a touching post filled with joy, Okechukwu expressed his gratitude to the social media platform, crediting Facebook for bringing him his “sweet wife.” Their beautiful wedding photos quickly garnered attention, with well-wishers flooding the comments to celebrate their swift and intentional love story.
Reactions from friends and followers included admiration for the couple’s decisiveness, with many praising Okechukwu’s readiness to commit. Social media users also shared their own thoughts on love, timing, and finding “the one.”
This is just one of many inspiring love stories emerging from social media, proving that sometimes, the right swipe or DM can lead to a lifelong connection.