Eric Patrick
Nigerian gospel artist Steve Crown has tied the knot with his partner, Ruth Thomas, in a wedding that has captured the attention of both fans and fellow musicians.
The wedding, which was held in Lagos on Saturday sparked a flurry of reactions on social media after a video emerged of Ruth kneeling before Steve as she took her vows.
The video, posted by fellow gospel singer Joe Praize and Neon Adeojo on X, captured the emotional moment Ruth, dressed in an elegant white gown, professed her love and commitment.
In her heartfelt vows, Ruth declared, “I will be your heaven of peace and source of unwavering support.
“I vow to reason with an open heart and to share my dreams. I promise to be your cheerleader, your partner, and your anchor.
“With you, I have discovered the true essence of love, and I vow to cherish it with all that I am. I vow to love you unconditionally; I choose you every day, and to honour our secret bond.”
Her decision to kneel sparked a flurry of reactions online. Some admired it as a sign of humility and profound respect for her husband, while others criticised the gesture.
Despite the mixed reactions, most comments praised the couple’s expression of love and dedication.
Following the ceremony, Steve expressed gratitude to God for blessing him with a woman after His own heart.
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They held their traditional wedding on April 18. During her traditional wedding, Ruth expressed deep affection for her husband, describing him as “the love of my life” and “someone that completes me.”
She praised his unwavering support, saying he constantly motivates her to do better and always stands by her side as her “cheerleader” and chaperone.” He is the reason why I smile, the reason why I’m happy. He means the whole world to me.”
Steve, best known for his hit song, “You Are Great”, had announced his engagement on March 23, sharing a heartwarming video of the proposal.
In the clip, the singer was seen tenderly placing a crown on his fiancée’s head as they lovingly held hands.
Captioning the post, he wrote, “Officially off the market! Two hearts fused by God… A walk to forever and the beginning of my best days.”
While he initially kept the identity of his bride under wraps, it was later revealed that Ruth Thomas, a realtor, was the woman who captured his heart.
The ship has drawn congratulatory messages and reactions from fellow gospel singers like Judikay, Moses Bliss, Okopi Peterson, Joe Praise, Kaestrings, and Eben.
The couple’s union comes off the heels of the recent celebrity wedding between influencer Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, which made headlines on social media for days.