{"id":19579,"date":"2023-10-11T12:26:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T12:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/?p=19579"},"modified":"2023-10-11T12:30:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T12:30:54","slug":"outrage-as-nigerian-gay-rights-activist-micheal-ighodaro-weds-male-lover-in-us-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/2023\/10\/11\/outrage-as-nigerian-gay-rights-activist-micheal-ighodaro-weds-male-lover-in-us-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Outrage as Nigerian gay rights activist Micheal Ighodaro weds male lover in US &#8211; VIDEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Michael Ighodaro, a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, has set the internet ablaze with a video of his union with his Caucasian partner in the heart of the American soul.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The lovebirds, in a sensational spectacle, exchanged their heartfelt vows at the sacred church altar, surrounded by a jubilant gathering of friends and family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Micheal Ighodaro, the US-based Nigerian gay activists, has united in matrimony with his Armenian-American partner, Jirair Ratevosia, sending shockwaves across social media.<\/p>\n<p>The lovebirds proudly displayed their newly acquired wedding rings in separate online posts.<\/p>\n<p>This momentous occasion unfolded on a Monday night in the heart of New York, graced by the presence of esteemed Nigerian LGBTQ+ activists such as Edafe Okporo and Jide Macaulay.<\/p>\n<p>Their electrifying entrance, captured in viral videos, showcased them dancing jubilantly into the wedding ceremony and sealing their sacred vows at the altar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE VIDEO AND PHOTOS BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 720px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-19579-1\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/merge_video_1697023534919.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/merge_video_1697023534919.mp4\">https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/merge_video_1697023534919.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124341_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"652\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124341_1.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124341_1-300x272.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-123748_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-123748_1.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-123748_1-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124400_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"321\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124400_1.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124400_1-148x300.jpg 148w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/wedding_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/wedding_1.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/wedding_1-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The news and videos of their same-sex wedding ignited a fierce storm of disapproval among Nigerians, with many considering it an abomination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE REACTIONS BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124143_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124143_1.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124143_1-177x300.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124143_1-605x1024.jpg 605w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124331_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124331_1.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20231011-124331_1-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ighodaro, brimming with excitement, had earlier taken to his social media platforms to share his anticipation for this monumental event.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He said he was aware the marriage would \u201cspark important discussions in my country\u201d but \u201clove conquers all\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/MichealIghodaro\/status\/1709557538679558594?s=20<\/p>\n<p>He described his relationship with Jirair as a \u201cjourney filled with happiness and love\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong>In just five days, I\u2019ll be saying \u2018I do\u2019 to this incredible person, in a world where love faces challenges worldwide, especially where I come from. I\u2019m fortunate to be among the few who can proudly call someone their husband. This upcoming week will spark important discussions in my country, so I\u2019m determined to make our wedding a cinematic experience \u2013 a reminder that love conquers all!\u201d<\/strong> he wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Watch us as we embark on this journey filled with happiness and love. Through the ups and downs, we choose sweet over bitter any day! As they say in my country \u201cAs he Dey pain then he Dey sweet us!!!!! Hahahahhahahahha.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Micheal is a passionate\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/gist\/2023\/08\/20\/canada-based-nigerian-man-set-to-wed-fellow-man-shares-pre-wedding-photos\/\">advocate for LGBTI rights and HIV prevention.<\/a> Originally from Nigeria, Micheal had to flee his country after he was attacked due to his sexual orientation and work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Ighodaro, a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, has set the internet ablaze with a video of his union with his Caucasian partner in the heart of the American soul. The lovebirds, in a sensational spectacle, exchanged their heartfelt vows at the sacred church altar, surrounded by a jubilant gathering of friends and family. 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