- The Nigerian Railway Corporation has congratulated actor Shawn Faqua for hosting his wedding on a moving train, describing it as a historic and creative celebration.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has extended its congratulations to Nollywood actor Shawn Faqua, following his unique and heartwarming wedding ceremony held aboard a moving train.
The corporation described the event as “remarkable and historic,” noting that it was the first of its kind in Nigeria’s entertainment and transport sectors. The wedding, which took place on a fully operational train, captured the attention of many Nigerians who praised the creativity and symbolism behind the choice of venue.
In a post shared on social media, the NRC celebrated the couple, writing that the ceremony showcased the beauty and versatility of Nigeria’s modern railway system. The message concluded with a heartfelt wish: “Happy married life to them.”
Fans and colleagues of Shawn Faqua have also flooded social media with congratulatory messages
In other news….Funke Akindele has revealed she earned her first ₦1 million in 1999 from her breakout role as “Bisi” in the TV series I Need to Know.
The actress shared in a video on X that her journey began in 1996, when she took minor roles and faced multiple rejections before finding success.
“I made that around 1999. I started my career from like 1996, playing waka pass roles, 1997 going for auditions, getting a lot of nos,” she said.
The actress further explained how her perseverance paid off when she was eventually cast in the TV series ‘I Need to Know’.
“Then I got one big yes with I Need to Know, and that is how I got my first ₦1 million.”
Speaking on how she used the money, Akindele revealed that the first person she informed was her mother, who encouraged her to pay her tithe before spending any part of it.
“What did I do with one million naira? First, I showed it to my mom. Of course, she knew about it, and then mommy advised that I have to pay my tithe first,”
“I paid my tithe, then I entered Yaba because I didn’t have shoes. I changed my wardrobe, shoes, bags, everything. The girl that had no shoes yesterday has today.”
