VIDEO: Man proposes to girlfriend at Osun-Osogbo Festival where they first met

A man has proposed to his girlfriend at the Osun-Osogbo Festival, the same location where they first met a year ago. The romantic moment was captured in a video shared by Motherland TV on Instagram. The couple, dressed in simple attire, arranged flower pieces on a traditional mat as the man got down on one knee and asked for her hand in marriage.

She, too, knelt during the proposal, which drew attention from viewers. The intimate scene was described as an expression of Ìwà Ọmọlúàbí, embodying good character, respect, and shared values. The couple, who met at the festival last year, returned to the same sacred celebration this year to make the proposal. Their love story has since attracted online reactions, with many celebrating their choice of turning the festival where their relationship began into a significant milestone.

The Osun-Osogbo Festival, one of Nigeria's most prominent cultural and religious events, took place from July 27 to August 7, 2026, under the theme "Preserving Heritage, Inspiring the Future." The grand finale, held on August 7, featured traditional rites at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing a large number of worshippers, tourists, and visitors.