Nigerian actor and filmmaker Shawn Faqua and his bride, Sharon Ifunanya Maduekwe, have made history by hosting Nigeria’s first-ever wedding aboard a moving train.
The unique ceremony took place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, utilizing the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway. The journey began, fittingly, at the Mobolaji Johnson Train Station in Alagomeji-Yaba, Lagos.
The train carriage was transformed into a romantic venue on wheels, beautifully decorated for the couple to exchange their vows, blending traditional commitment with modern innovation.
A Blend of Tradition and Innovation
The train ceremony followed the couple’s traditional Igbo wedding, known as Ịgba Nkwụ Nwanyị, which had been celebrated earlier in Lagos. The blend of cultural heritage and the innovative train venue drew widespread admiration.
Guests and the bride were seen in classic Igbo attire, including hollandaise wrappers, isi agu robes, coral beads, and bold ichafu head ties, effectively reviving post-colonial bridal aesthetics.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) praised the couple’s creativity, hailing the event as historic and a showcase of love and innovation. Viral videos and photos of the event quickly circulated online.
The NRC posted its commendation on social media:
“From lovebirds to locomotives, we’re keeping things on track. History made the first-ever wedding on a moving train in Nigeria. Proof that the journey can be just as beautiful as the destination.”
From lovebirds to locomotives, we’re keeping things on track.👩❤️💋👨 🛤️❤️
History made, the first-ever wedding on a moving train in Nigeria. A proof that the journey can be just as beautiful as the destination.
At NRC every ride tells a story…….Video 🎥: @shamol_experience pic.twitter.com/blRHHIz4Sh
— NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION (@info_NRC) October 20, 2025
Source: Africa Publicity
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