Four years ago

In Nigerian customs, before you marry the love of your life, you have to get her family's approval. This is the second step after you officially speak with her parents to indicate your interest.

In this colourful tradition, you get to meet your bride's extended family and they in turn will assess your capacity to take care of their daughter/sister. It's a beautiful tradition passed down for many years and one that indicates a rite of passing for both the man and woman.

On this day four years ago, I embarked on a journey of a lifetime. I went to my wife's house, met her family and officially informed them that I want to marry her.

During the introduction ceremony, you receive a list from the family to bring to the traditional marriage. I met the family, got the list and a few months down the line, we got married.

Life was very different back then. I was still living in a tiny apartment in Kaduna and she fell in love with my humble beginnings. To be fair, I'm still in my humble beginnings and trying to make more from life but a lot has happened in between.

When I think about our journey though life, all I feel is gratitude for where how far we've gone and excitement for where we're going. No matter what happens in life, we have each other and we'll get through every situation together.