Love on tracks: Couple wed inside Lagos–Ibadan train

A Nigerian couple has captured public attention after exchanging vows aboard a moving Lagos–Ibadan train, in what many have described as one of the most creative wedding ceremonies in recent times.

 

The bride, Sharon Ifunanya, an events planner, and her groom, Nollywood actor Shawn Faqua, transformed one of the train coaches into a wedding hall, complete with floral decorations, bridesmaids, groomsmen, invited guests, and officiating ministers.

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The ceremony, which took place on Saturday, began at the Mobolaji Johnson Train Station in Alagomeji-Yaba, Lagos. Videos from the event have since gone viral on social media, drawing admiration from Nigerians who praised the couple’s originality and boldness.

 

Clips showed the train in motion as the couple exchanged vows, surrounded by cheering friends and family. Many social media users described the scene as “romantic,” “innovative,” and “a refreshing break from traditional wedding venues.”

 

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