Two lovers from the eastern part of Nigeria, who converted to Islam, are set to marry in an Islamic ceremony at a Mosque in Owerri, Imo State.
Aishat Ugochi Obi and Nurudeen (Nicholas) Ikeocha who converted to Islam is ready to marry in Imo state.
The marriage will be coming up on Friday, April 10, 2020. Some report has claimed that it would be the first Igbo Islamic marriage in the state.
According to a source, though many think all Igbos are Christians, he is sharing the news to show that it is untrue as there are some who are Muslims.
He wrote,
“There have been this notion that Igbos are all Christians, well I present to you, the first open Igbo Muslim marriage. Igbos are known to be very accommodating.
“Many have had this erroneous belief that Igbos don’t have Muslim brethren but in fact, many Igbos have heard many positions in the Islamic arena,” he said.
The user went on to list the names of other Igbo Muslims who are well known in society.
