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Home • Relationships

Just Engaged: Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi

Just Engaged: Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Eyes Wide Open

“He knew I was the one six months into our relationship, but it was confirmed when I supported him when his close friend passed away due to cancer.”

Just Engaged: Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi
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Playing Footsie

The lovebirds get cozy shoreside.

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By the Water

A romantic rendezvous in the water shows a more intimate side of Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi’s love.

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On the Beach

The gorgeous couple had been together for 5 and half years when Ifeanyi popped the question.

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A Long Walk

A moment of bliss for Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi.

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In The Garden

Ifeanyi and Chi-Chi are both Nigerian and share lots in common. It turns out their father’s were old friends and when they met they were both students at Hampton University.

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African Garb

The bride-to-be looks stunning in her Traditional Nigerian garb.

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A Moment in Time

Another kiss bonds this so-in-love pair.

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Yours Forever

“We enjoy watching sports together, eating at different cultural restaurants and going to the movies,” says Chi-Chi.

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Wedding Bliss

“In our culture, we have two weddings so [we’re] planning two weddings that will take place within two days of each other so it can be quite overwhelming.”

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Beautiful Portrait

The couple poses for a perfect portrait, snapped to perfection by wedding photographer Keith Cephus.

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Head Over Heels

Ifeanyi is clearly head over heels for his bride-to-be Chi-Chi.

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Vision of Love

Another gorgeous photo we just could not resist sharing!

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Lean on Me

The proposal was very intimate, “with just me and him.”

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Dance with Me

The couple share a light-hearted dance in the garden.

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All Smiles

The bride-to-be flashes a smile for the photographer! Bliss!

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More Smiles

And another…

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Hold My Hand

The most exciting part about being engaged is “knowing that we are one step closer to being married,” says Chi-Chi.

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Effortless Love

This beautiful black and white photo captures their love in classic form.

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Everything is Everything

After the proposal, Ifeanyi took pictures of the ring and sent it to her friends.

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A Joke Between Friends

“When we first met, we were relieved that the way we looked on Facebook is how we look in person!”

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Telephone Love

The night they met they spoke from 10pm to 8am, and found out their families were teenage friends.

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Blissful Moments

Another lovely photo!

Just Engaged: Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi
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