A Nigerian assistant professor at Pennsylvania State University, Uju Anya has created a stir online after getting engaged to her lesbian partner.
The assistant professor made the news known on the micro-blogging platform Twitter now known as X, sharing a clip of the proposal which happened in the presence of her and her partner’s children.
In a series of tweets to accompany the video, she revealed that her boyfriend deceived her into believing they were going to a friend’s party. According to her, she arrived to pick up her now fiance and got the shock of her life when she saw her grand surprise. Uju disclosed that they were surrounded by love, their children, and friends and she said Yes to her lesbian partner.
Expressing gratitude to the public for their well wishes, she promised to share clearer pictures from the proposal.
“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”.
As expected, the news has created a buzz online as some Igbos considered her a disgrace to their tr!be.
See some comments below,
One An Nabel wrote, “On behalf of the Igbos we don’t know her
One Girlie Vi wrote, “US government is worse than ours for legalizing a smelling act like this. SMH it’s well
One Naomi Boom wrote, “Old women with no shame tueh
One William Chijioke wrote, “What a shame? People are now proud of what they should be ashamed of. God have mercy on us
One Chinyere Chigozie wrote, “Worst video on the internet today
One Sandra 7452 wrote, “Uju or whatever they call you don’t deny our image ooo. We the Igbo ladies don’t involve in atrocity, we love men”.
Late last year, Popular gay rights advocate Bisi Alimi shared his thoughts on a report about Pope Francis allowing priests to bless same-sex marriages.
In an Instagram story, Alimi expressed his admiration for the priests who embraced this progressive move. He went on to highlight the significance of Pope Francis, a prominent figure in the Christian world, supporting same-sex unions. He hinted at the contrast to the conservative views on homosexuality in Nigeria, where discussions often involve references to Hellfire and End Time.
Bisi Alimi questioned the opposing beliefs in Nigeria, wondering how individuals reconcile their views against same-sex relationships with the Pope’s acceptance of such unions. He spoke on the apparent contradiction between the Pope’s stance and the widespread Nigerian sentiment that considers homosexuality as morally wrong and leading to eternal damnation.
