Nollywood actor Shawn Faqua and event planner Sharon Ifunanya Maduekwe have created history by becoming the first Nigerian couple to hold their wedding ceremony on a moving train. The intimate ceremony was attended by close family, friends, and industry colleagues.

In a video shared by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on social media platform X, the couple transformed the train’s coaches into a beautiful wedding venue. The setup included floral arrangements, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and officiating ministers who conducted the ceremony while the train was in motion.

Celebrating this landmark event, the NRC commended the couple for their creativity and uniqueness. The NRC’s post read, “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.”

The ceremony has since gone viral across social media, drawing admiration from Nigerians who applauded the couple’s originality. Many users shared their excitement and support for the unique celebration.

One user, @Ibilola53527991, wrote: “Beautiful people in a beautiful setting. The highlight for me- the ladies’ dressing is decent and clean. Happy married life to the couple.”

Another user, @Mayor5431, commented: “Thanks for the idea. Now I don see where I go conduct my wedding to avoid crowd and feeding a whole community.”

User @oluofsheffield wrote: “This is fantastic, please is the guideline to partner with NRC on logistics and haulage in Nigeria”

User @GeraldUbakor commented: “This’s super creative and beautiful”

User @EzeLimitless wrote: “It was such a good way to promote the Nigerian Railway Corporation”

User @WilliamsFolu wrote: “Absolutely awesome. Congratulations to the couples and to NRC.”

User @queenlizzie61 wrote: “I love people that come up with new ideas just to make their day special, and not the regular”

This event highlights how Nigerian couples are finding innovative ways to celebrate their love, moving beyond traditional ceremonies to create memorable and unique experiences.