While some users are busy exploring the toxicity and ‘gbas gbos’, others have found their genuine partners via direct messages (DMs), referrals, comment sections or simply shooting their shots at their preferred users. From Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Telegram, WhatsApp and other interesting social media apps, people are building connections beyond the first casual ‘hi’.
Beyond the usual cruise, trends and drags, social media is fast becoming a go to place for love experiments and the Akinyemis case is one out of the several millions to showcase that genuine love needs no confinement. It can be found and caught in the funniest places.
From exchanging comments on a mutual friend’s picture, to direct messaging, the Akinyemis have not only explored the often neglected aspect of social media but built an entire family around it.
And as expected, the love is sweet, genuine and long lasting. Having been friends for seven years, both lovebirds took it notch higher and have been spending the rest of their lives together for five years now. That beautiful relationship has now welcomed another sweet soul. Isn’t that super exciting?
I’ve shared stories of love discovered in banking hall, owanbes (social gathering), universities, on the streets but this one is unique. This is a case of two social media users maximizing the comment section where trouble is most times manufactured and escalated even offline to genuinely find and nurture their love into a strong bond today.
Please join me again on this beautiful love adventure made on Instagam…
Can you take us back to how your love story started?
Mr. Akinyemi: It all began in the comment section of an Instagram post. I made a joke under a mutual friend’s picture, and she replied with an even funnier comeback. We kept exchanging comments for weeks before I finally sent her a DM.
Mrs. Akinyemi: Yes, I remember. I wasn’t even looking for love at the time but something about his humour and sincerity stood out. That’s how we started talking, and the friendship grew from there.
What was the moment you knew “this is the one”?
Mr. Akinyemi: For me, it was when I met her in person for the first time. She was exactly the same person from our chats—real, down-to-earth, and full of life.
Mrs. Akinyemi: Mine was when he surprised me on my birthday. That effort showed me he was serious and intentional and the truth is I never experienced that kind of intentionality before then.
How many years have you been together?
Mrs. Akinyemi: We’ve been together for 7 years, but married for 5 years now.
Mr. Akinyemi: Yes, and it’s been an interesting journey every step of the way.
What has been your secret to keeping the spark alive all these years, especially after the arrival of kids?
Mrs. Akinyemi: We don’t stop dating each other. Even with kids, we make time for movie nights, little outings, and just laughing together.
Mr. Akinyemi: Communication too. We talk about everything—plans, fears, even jokes. That openness keeps us close.
How do you both make each other feel special, even in small ways? What fun habits have stayed with you throughout your marriage?
Mr. Akinyemi: I still send her random memes or voice notes during the day, just like I did when we first met on Instagram.
Mrs. Akinyemi: I still cook his favorite meals on stressful days. One fun habit we’ve kept is dancing in the kitchen while cooking together.
How do you handle disagreements or tough moments now, compared to your early years?
Mrs. Akinyemi: In the early years, we were more defensive. Now, we pause, listen, and try to understand each other’s point before reacting.
Mr. Akinyemi: Exactly. Marriage teaches you that it’s not about winning arguments, but solving them together.
What’s one thing your partner still does that melts your heart?
Mrs. Akinyemi: He still prays for me out loud, even when I don’t ask. That melts me every time.
Mr. Akinyemi: She still sends me unexpected text messages during the day just to remind me she loves me. It may be small, but it always makes me smile.
What was one of the biggest challenges you faced together, and how did you overcome it?
Mr. Akinyemi: Our biggest challenge was the first year after our child was born. Adjusting to parenting, sleepless nights, and new responsibilities almost took a toll.
Mrs. Akinyemi: We overcame it by leaning on each other, asking for help when needed, and remembering that we are a team.
What advice would you give to younger couples hoping for a lasting marriage?
Mrs. Akinyemi: Don’t compare your marriage to what you see online. Build what works for you both.
Mr. Akinyemi: Be intentional. Love is not just about feelings—it’s about daily choices to care, forgive, and show up for each other.
If you could sum up your marriage in one word or sentence, what would it be?
Mr. Akinyemi: Partnership.
Mrs. Akinyemi: Best choice ever
‘From Instagram comment section to DMs,’ how the Akinyemis found lasting love, genuine partnership on social media
While some users are busy exploring the toxicity and ‘gbas gbos’, others have found their genuine partners via direct messages (DMs), referrals, comment sections or simply shooting their shots at their preferred users. From Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Telegram, WhatsApp and other interesting social media apps, people are building connections beyond the first casual ‘hi’.
Beyond the usual cruise, trends and drags, social media is fast becoming a go to place for love experiments and the Akinyemis case is one out of the several millions to showcase that genuine love needs no confinement. It can be found and caught in the funniest places.
From exchanging comments on a mutual friend’s picture, to direct messaging, the Akinyemis have not only explored the often neglected aspect of social media but built an entire family around it.
And as expected, the love is sweet, genuine and long lasting. Having been friends for seven years, both lovebirds took it notch higher and have been spending the rest of their lives together for five years now. That beautiful relationship has now welcomed another sweet soul. Isn’t that super exciting?
I’ve shared stories of love discovered in banking hall, owanbes (social gathering), universities, on the streets but this one is unique. This is a case of two social media users maximizing the comment section where trouble is most times manufactured and escalated even offline to genuinely find and nurture their love into a strong bond today.
Please join me again on this beautiful love adventure made on Instagam…
Can you take us back to how your love story started?
Mr. Akinyemi: It all began in the comment section of an Instagram post. I made a joke under a mutual friend’s picture, and she replied with an even funnier comeback. We kept exchanging comments for weeks before I finally sent her a DM.
Mrs. Akinyemi: Yes, I remember. I wasn’t even looking for love at the time but something about his humour and sincerity stood out. That’s how we started talking, and the friendship grew from there.
What was the moment you knew “this is the one”?
Mr. Akinyemi: For me, it was when I met her in person for the first time. She was exactly the same person from our chats—real, down-to-earth, and full of life.
Mrs. Akinyemi: Mine was when he surprised me on my birthday. That effort showed me he was serious and intentional and the truth is I never experienced that kind of intentionality before then.
How many years have you been together?
Mrs. Akinyemi: We’ve been together for 7 years, but married for 5 years now.
Mr. Akinyemi: Yes, and it’s been an interesting journey every step of the way.
What has been your secret to keeping the spark alive all these years, especially after the arrival of kids?
Mrs. Akinyemi: We don’t stop dating each other. Even with kids, we make time for movie nights, little outings, and just laughing together.
Mr. Akinyemi: Communication too. We talk about everything—plans, fears, even jokes. That openness keeps us close.
How do you both make each other feel special, even in small ways? What fun habits have stayed with you throughout your marriage?
How do you handle disagreements or tough moments now, compared to your early years?
Mrs. Akinyemi: In the early years, we were more defensive. Now, we pause, listen, and try to understand each other’s point before reacting.
Mr. Akinyemi: Exactly. Marriage teaches you that it’s not about winning arguments, but solving them together.
What’s one thing your partner still does that melts your heart?
Mrs. Akinyemi: He still prays for me out loud, even when I don’t ask. That melts me every time.
Mr. Akinyemi: She still sends me unexpected text messages during the day just to remind me she loves me. It may be small, but it always makes me smile.
What was one of the biggest challenges you faced together, and how did you overcome it?
Mr. Akinyemi: Our biggest challenge was the first year after our child was born. Adjusting to parenting, sleepless nights, and new responsibilities almost took a toll.
Mrs. Akinyemi: We overcame it by leaning on each other, asking for help when needed, and remembering that we are a team.
What advice would you give to younger couples hoping for a lasting marriage?
Mrs. Akinyemi: Don’t compare your marriage to what you see online. Build what works for you both.
Mr. Akinyemi: Be intentional. Love is not just about feelings—it’s about daily choices to care, forgive, and show up for each other.
If you could sum up your marriage in one word or sentence, what would it be?
Mr. Akinyemi: Partnership.
Mrs. Akinyemi: Best choice ever