Elderly Tycoon Marries Younger Gorgeous Wife In Posh Wedding Ceremony, Photos Go Viral

Elderly Tycoon Marries Younger Gorgeous Wife In Posh Wedding Ceremony, Photos Go Viral

  • Wedding photos of a businessman identified as Ben Waigwa and digital content creator Carol Mwangi went viral, eliciting mixed reactions
  • Netizens discussed the couple's age gap relationship, with some defending them, saying age was just but a number
  • The mother of one took to social media to announce that she was off the market, noting she was excited to start her marriage journey

Photos from a couple in age gap marriage during their wedding have emerged online, eliciting mixed reactions.

Ben Waigwa and Carol Mwangi's traditional wedding.
Kenyan couple Ben Waigwa and Carol Mwangi pose for photos with Gukena FM presenter MC Jimmie Kajim during their traditional wedding. Photos: Carol Mwangi, Mc Jimmie Kajim.
Source: UGC

Why this couple is trending

Ben Waigwa married his lover Carol Mwangi in a colourful traditional wedding in Kiharu, Murang'a constituency.

The lovebird's wedding was attended by family and close friends only. Carol shared photos from her wedding on social media, declaring she was officially a Mrs.

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"This is where our forever begins @followers thank you for coming to our dowry ceremony forever grateful," she wrote."

MC Jimmie Kajim, who was the emcee of the event also shared photos from the wedding.

"Congratulations Ben & Carol on your ruracio. Thank you for choosing us as the PA sound system provider, photography & videography, MC & DJ services," Kajim posted accompanied by the photos.

According to unconfirmed online reports, the man is 66, and the woman is 27.

Kenyans react to couple's wedding

The photos went viral, igniting mixed reactions online, and below are comments from netizens:

Abraham Kabe said:

"Peace and happiness are paramount ."

Purity Muthoni wrote:

"Wow! Congratulations these are now real men nice."

Mucheru Faith said:

"People are very nosy out here..You judged pastor Ng'ang'a too when he wedded.. he's over 70 and still looking very young! Congratulations Carol!

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Francis Muthamia said:

"Congratulations! Wishing you a happy union. God bless you."

Hon Evans Bett - Mundulel wrote:

"Wow! Congratulations dear. Am happy for you."

Esther Nyambura said:

"The event was beautiful, congratulations darling."

Kimutai Nickson said:

"Pesa muhimu. A man can marry whoever he wants at any age."

Fillis Peters said:

"Very beautiful couple. All the best Carol."

Justus Paiyiai said:

"Love wins and so does procreation."

MinSonia NyarAnyango said:

"He looks awesome."

Mary Wangui said:

"I don't see any problem perfect match."

80-yr-old former education minister marries young wife, photo causes a stir

YEN.com.gh reported that former Ghanaian politician and Minister of Education Professor Dominic Fobih wedded a younger lady.

Per reports, the new wife of the 80-year-old former Member of Parliament for Assin South in Ghana's Central Region is 31 years old.

The couple's video hadn't garnered much attention, but their selfie went viral on social media.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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