Nigerian actor Shawn Faqua and his wife, Sharon Ifunanya Maduekwe, made history by holding Nigeria’s first-ever wedding on a moving train.
The landmark ceremony took place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, aboard the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway, departing from Mobolaji Johnson Train Station in Alagomeji-Yaba, Lagos. The train was elegantly decorated, providing a romantic and intimate setting for the couple to exchange vows.
Before the train ceremony, the couple celebrated their Igbo traditional wedding, Ịgba Nkwụ Nwanyị, in Lagos. Guests and the bride wore classic Igbo attire, including hollandaise wrappers, isi agu robes, coral beads, and bold ichafu head ties, showcasing a revival of post-colonial bridal fashion.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) applauded the couple for their creativity, calling the event historic and a celebration of love and innovation. Videos and photos from the train wedding quickly went viral, earning admiration for the couple’s bold and unique approach to matrimony.