Love on the Rails! — Netizens Wow as Actor Shawn Faqua Holds Nigeria’s 1st-Ever Wedding on a Moving Train -

Social media has been set abuzz as Nigerians continue to gush over actor Shawn Faqua’s breathtaking wedding held aboard a moving train, an event many have described as one of the most creative and romantic ceremonies the country has ever seen.

The viral clips of the Nollywood star Faqua and his bride, Sharon Ifunanya, exchanging vows on a Lagos–Ibadan train have sparked waves of admiration online, with netizens praising the couple for redefining Nigerian wedding culture with style and innovation.

NRC Celebrates The Faqua’s

Amid the online frenzy, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) joined the celebration, describing the occasion as “remarkable and historic.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the agency hailed the couple’s creativity, writing:

“From lovebirds to locomotives, we’re keeping things on track.
History made — the first-ever wedding on a moving train in Nigeria.
At NRC, every ride tells a story.”

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Faqua, known for his roles in hit Nollywood films, and Ifunanya, an event planner, transformed one of the coaches into a stunning wedding venue adorned with flowers, elegant drapes, and a joyful bridal party. The train departed from the Mobolaji Johnson Station in Alagomeji-Yaba, Lagos, with guests, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and officiating ministers all on board as the train journey turned into a celebration of love and adventure.

Videos from the event showed laughter, dancing, and heartfelt moments as the couple said “I do” while the train glided through scenic routes — a first in Nigeria’s wedding history.

Celebrities including Stan Nze and his wife Blessing, as well as actor Buchi Franklin, were among the high-profile guests spotted cheering on the newlyweds.

For many online, the event wasn’t just a wedding — it was a celebration of creativity, love, and innovation, proving that romance in Nigeria is truly on track.