Nigerian gospel artist Steve Crown has married his partner, Ruth Thomas, in a ceremony that has captured the hearts of fans and fellow musicians.
The wedding took place on Saturday in Abuja and sparked reactions on social media when a video emerged of Ruth kneeling before Steve as she exchanged vows.
The video, shared by fellow gospel singers Joe Praize and Neon Adeojo on X, showcased the poignant moment when Ruth, adorned in a beautiful white gown, expressed her love and devotion.
In her heartfelt vows, Ruth declared, “I will be your heaven of peace and source of unwavering support. I vow to reason with an open heart and to share my dreams. I promise to be your cheerleader, your partner, and your anchor.
“With you, I have discovered the true essence of love, and I vow to cherish it with all that I am. I vow to love you unconditionally; I choose you every day, and to honour our secret bond.”
Her gesture of kneeling sparked a wave of reactions online. While many praised her humility and deep respect for her husband, others criticised the act.
Nevertheless, the majority of comments celebrated the couple’s displayof love and commitment.
Following the ceremony, Steve expressed gratitude to God for blessing him with a woman after His own heart.
The lovebirds held their traditional wedding on April 18.
During her traditional wedding, Ruth expressed deep affection for her husband, describing him as “the love of my life” and “someone that completes me.”
She praised his unwavering support, saying he constantly motivates her to do better and always stands by her side as her “cheerleader” and “chaperone. He is the reason why I smile, the reason why I’m happy. He means the whole world to me.”
Steve, best known for his hit song, “You Are Great”, had announced his engagement on March 23, sharing a heartwarming video of the proposal.
In the clip, the singer was seen tenderly placing a crown on his fiancée’s head as they lovingly held hands.
Captioning the post, he wrote, “Officially off the market! Two hearts fused by God… A walk to forever and the beginning of my best days.”
While he initially kept the identity of his bride under wraps, it was later revealed that Ruth Thomas, a realtor, was the woman who captured his heart.
The ship has drawn congratulatory messages and reactions from fellow gospel singers like Judikay, Moses Bliss, Okopi Peterson, Joe Praise, Kaestrings, and Eben.
The couple’s union comes off the heels of the recent celebrity wedding between influencer Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, which made headlines on social media for days.
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