- A Nigerian woman identified on TikTok as @ericao291 sparked widespread social media reaction after sharing photos from her traditional wedding ceremony.
- While many offered congratulations, the post attracted controversy as a segment of users criticized the noticeable age difference between the bride and groom, alleging she had married an “old man.”
- The bride responded directly to the criticism, defending her choice, asserting that she and her husband are “compatible,” and requesting that critics offer congratulations instead of insults.
Wedding photos shared by a Nigerian lady identified on TikTok as @ericao291 have generated significant social media reaction after showcasing her recent traditional marriage ceremony.
The bride posted the photos to celebrate the union, captioning the post with a message of commitment:
“Forever starts today, to have and to hold…. Today I marry my best friend… traditional taken.”
Despite receiving numerous congratulatory messages, the post quickly attracted controversy. A segment of social media users commented on the apparent age difference, insinuating that the bride had married a much older man.
The bride, identified as Erica, subsequently addressed the critics directly in a follow-up post, defending her choice and happiness:
“I resemble 30 years pikin una eye? Na me marry old man na TikTok people dey vex. Congratulations is enough. Please, no insult, I made my choice and we are compatible.”
See some of the reactions below:
@Nini said: “The lady in question is not a small girl what’s your problem tiktok people?”
@Assurance Boo said: “As the young boy’s no won do the needful make we day get married to there father’s.. congratulations.”
@Don popula said: “Una done start again o. I no won hear in my house am a queen but in chief house I’m no body o.”
@star said: “I love when matured people marry each other. Your marriage will give you everything you want from it amen.”
@D~MSE said: “Y’all can’t see that they married for companionship??? She’s an older lady and the older man too need love and care and they decided to go for it . They are happy being with each other and that’s all that matters! Congrats ma, your home is blessed. You look so good together Abeg.”
