Nigerian journalist Yakubu Muhammed, a reporter for Premium Times, has married Nafisat Brown Cisse in a traditional Islamic ceremony. The couple tied the knot on Saturday at Dalemo community in Ogun State, marking a new chapter in their over a decade-long love story. They first met on Facebook in 2014 and have since built a strong foundation of friendship and love. The wedding ceremony was attended by friends and family, who witnessed the exchange of vows between the couple.
Yakubu Muhammed expressed his gratitude to God for witnessing the special day, saying it was a beautiful and happy moment for him. He described Nafisat Cisse as beautiful and noted that their long friendship gave them enough time to understand each other. Muhammed said their shared love for Prophet Muhammad was one of the things that brought them together. He emphasized the importance of open communication and taking responsibility in building a strong marriage.
The groom, dressed in a white kaftan and turban, was accompanied into the hall by a group of friends. He knelt to greet the bride's parents, his own parents, and Islamic clerics at the ceremony. The clerics offered prayers and messages to the couple as they began their life together. Muhammed said he looks forward to a home where peace comes with nearly zero chaos. He believes that their long friendship has prepared them for the challenges of marriage.
Nafisat Cisse, dressed in white and covered with a white veil, was accompanied into the hall by her friends, who danced as they led her in. She knelt to greet her parents and other family members before greeting the groom's parents and the Islamic clerics. The bride described Yakubu Muhammed as gentle and loving, saying that her impression of him had remained the same over the years. She became certain that he was the person she wanted to spend her life with after they reconciled.
For Nafisat Cisse, becoming Yakubu Muhammed's wife is a moment of fulfilment. She said she finally feels complete, like she's able to complete a missing piece of her. The bride hopes to build a strong marriage and a family that will inspire others. She wants to build an unbreakable bond with her husband and create a lovely and lovable family that will serve as a role model to people.
The couple exchanged rings, smiling as they celebrated the occasion with their families and friends. Yakubu Muhammed and Nafisat Cisse's love story is a testament to the power of true love and friendship. Their wedding ceremony was a beautiful blend of traditional and modern elements, reflecting their cultural heritage and personal style. The couple is looking forward to starting their new life together.
As they begin their new life together, Yakubu Muhammed and Nafisat Cisse are expected to face both good and difficult moments. However, they are confident that their strong foundation of love, friendship, and shared values will see them through. The couple's wedding has been a joyous occasion, filled with love, laughter, and celebration. They are now ready to take on the challenges and responsibilities of married life.
Key points
- Yakubu Muhammed and Nafisat Cisse got married on Saturday at Dalemo community in Ogun State.
- The couple met on Facebook in 2014 and have been friends for over a decade.
- Nafisat Cisse described Yakubu Muhammed as gentle and loving, saying that her impression of him had remained the same over the years.
