Uju Anya, an assistant professor at Pennsylvania State University, has ignited a social media storm after announcing her engagement to her lesbian partner.
The news broke on the micro-blogging platform X, where Uju shared a heartwarming clip of the proposal, which took place in the presence of their children.
In a series of tweets accompanying the video, Uju recounted the surprise proposal, revealing that her partner had orchestrated the event under the guise of attending a friend’s party. She expressed her delight at the outpouring of love and support from friends and family who were present for the special moment. Uju enthusiastically accepted her partner’s proposal, affirming her commitment to their relationship.
Expressing gratitude for the overwhelming well wishes, Uju promised to share clearer pictures from the memorable occasion, further engaging with her followers on social media.
However, amidst the celebrations, the news of Uju Anya’s engagement has stirred controversy, particularly among some members of the Igbo community who expressed disapproval of her relationship. Comments on social media reflected varying degrees of criticism and condemnation, with some individuals denouncing Uju’s engagement as a disgrace to their tribe.
