A Nigerian man has marked his one-year wedding anniversary with his South African wife, whose name he permanently tattooed on his hand just two days after they met.
The couple shared the milestone on social media, posting a video on X (formerly Twitter) that showed them celebrating their anniversary by blowing out a candle. The joyful moment was captured with smiles as they commemorated the love they’ve built together over the past year.
In the caption, the man revealed that he got the permanent tattoo of his wife’s name as a symbol of his deep love and commitment to her, just two days after their first meeting. This bold gesture, which has drawn considerable attention, reflects the intensity of their connection and their shared journey together from the very start of their relationship.
The video attached to the post captured key moments of their relationship, including the couple’s beautiful wedding, the lady’s pregnancy, and the birth of their child. These significant milestones were shared with their followers, highlighting the growth of their love story and the bond they have formed over time.
As the post went viral, many concerned users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the couple’s story. The reactions varied, with some expressing admiration for the couple’s love, while others raised concerns or made humorous comments about the man’s commitment and the nature of their relationship.
See some reactions below:
@yahayakazeem555: “With that nyash if I no tattoo her mother own join call me bastard.”
@walsh_coman: “He treats her like a queen, which suggests that she’s a smart woman. She knows how to treat a man.”
@jeffre__: “If she get sister, me I go tattoo her name too cuz this waist I de see e go hard to find am again.”
@Maxwell_1809: “We have been saying Nigerians will only date Xhossa woman and prostitutes lowlife uneducated lazy wwan like this one.”
@sexyweffizzy: “Na yansh cause all these things i no blame my Igbo brother sha.”
@SparesBenz: “Enjoy as it lasts. At least you have survived the harsh conditions of living in a shack.”
@MiguelM54562715: “This kind thing can never freak naija babe🤣 Nothing really concern them with romantic gestures, just get money to meet their worldly demands, designers stuffs, human hairs, bleaching cream and be ready to dey press transfer😝 If you go dey buy flowers & others, you’re on ur own.”
@Powerbiman: “When a man gets to his bus stop it doesn’t matter how many days the decision is made.”
@janhati1: “Take way the money in that relationship and see if it’s true she loves him.”
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🇳🇬🇿🇦: A South African woman shared that her Nigerian husband tattooed her name on his hand just two days after they met, which surprised many people and sparked different reactions online. pic.twitter.com/ZwsRaPoh0g
— Linda Ikeji Blog (@lindaikeji) April 24, 2025