A young couple who were once neighbours in the same compound have tied the knot in a colourful traditional Yoruba wedding, and their love story has gone viral on social media. The bride narrated how she ended up being the girlfriend from being neighbours, and the wedding video sparked buzz online.
How It All Began: From Powerbank to Romance
In a video shared on TikTok by the wedding's traditional chanter (Alaga), @oppyjay_alaga, the newlywed bride, @shekeogemua, and her groom celebrated their union in a vibrant ceremony. The onscreen caption detailed the couple's love story: "From borrowing your neighbour's powerbank to borrowing his surname."
According to the post, the couple were neighbours living in the same compound. Due to electricity challenges, the bride frequently went to the groom's apartment to charge her device with his powerbank, a situation that eventually led to a romantic relationship.
Teasing at the Wedding Ceremony
During the traditional Yoruba wedding ceremony, the Alaga did not miss the opportunity to tease the couple. The chanter sang in Yoruba, jokingly telling the wedding guests, especially single women, to rent apartments and start charging their devices in a man's room. The groom, dressed in a white Agbada and red cap, smiled happily while his bride, clad in pink traditional lace and a matching Gele, danced along. The couple also posed on a couch alongside their parents.
Social Media Reactions
The video garnered numerous reactions from social media users. @TEMS said: "God connect me to my man this year." @Toke commented: "I don buy power bank na to rent house remain." @Taryour_x added: "I get solar, you can charge overnight and even watch movies sef."
Conclusion
The couple's unique love story has captured the hearts of many, proving that sometimes love is just a powerbank away.
