- Uju Anya made the news known on X, sharing a clip of the proposal which took place in the presence of her and her partner’s children.
- She revealed that her boyfriend deceived her into believing they were going to a friend’s party.
- The news of her engagement has created a buzz online as many considered her a disgrace to her tr!be.
The announcement of US-based Nigerian professor, Uju Anya’s engagement to her lesbian partner has sparked a heated uproar online.
The assistant professor shared the news on X with a video of the proposal.
She revealed that her partner took her by surprise with the proposal, stating that she made her believe they were going for a friend’s party, only for her to be greeted with the an engagement ring.
She wrote:
“Y’all. She said we were going to Summer Lee’s party. I arrived to pick her up and had the most delicious shock. She colluded with folks, people flew in, and we were surrounded by love. In front of our children and dear friends, Sirry Alang asked me to be her wife. And I said yes”.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you extending your congratulations and well wishes! I promise clear pictures are coming at some point, but I know nothing and have nothing (besides my dream woman and a massive rock), because it was all a surprise”.
In reaction many individuals expressed their discontent, arguing that such a union tarnishes the reputation of the Igbo people.
See some comments below,
One An Nabel wrote, “On behalf of the Igbos we don’t know her
Girlie Vi wrote, “US government is worse than ours for legalizing a smelling act like this. SMH it’s well
Naomi Boom wrote, “Old women with no shame tueh
William Chijioke wrote, “What a shame? People are now proud of what they should be ashamed of. God have mercy on us
Chinyere Chigozie wrote, “Worst video on the internet today.
Sandra 7452 wrote, “Uju or whatever they call you don’t dent our image ooo. We the Igbo ladies don’t involve in atrocity, we love men”.
Y'all. She said we were going to Summer Lee's party. I arrived to pick her up and had the most delicious shock. She colluded with folks, people flew in, we were surrounded by love. In front of our children and dear friends, Sirry Alang asked me to be her wife. And I said yes. pic.twitter.com/JdUsnSNqEh
— Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) March 23, 2024