Foremost Nigerian Gay Activist, Bisi Alimi Weds Boyfriend In England (First Wedding Photos)

Popular United Kingdom-based Nigerian gay and LGBT rights activist, Bisi Alimi, has finally wedded his British lover, Anthony.

The two gay lovers, who have been dating for some years, got married on Saturday in England.

Alimi, who expressed his excitement on social media, said, “In the presence of friends and family from around the world, Anthony and I will say ‘I Do’. But we remember places in the world where love is (a) crime.”

“When your wife has arrived for your wedding, then you know the party is about to start. Bring it on,” he wrote on his Facebook post on Friday.

“Congratulations to @bisialimi, gay rights activist, public speaker, blog writer & HIV/LGBT advocate, on his marriage to Anthony! #LoveWins,” one Kevin Maxwell wrote in reply to Alimi’s tweet.

'Boy that day was LOVE' Bisi & Anthony's wedding was perfect-exquisite. Full of love & happiness. What hope all of us. Thank you @bisialimi pic.twitter.com/zvJXPIJ7fG

— Jonathan Cooper (@JonathanCoopr) November 6, 2016

An honour to be at the wedding of @bisialimi and his beloved Anthony! Congratulations and much love to you both. pic.twitter.com/GxuqFEuKfI

— Mona Eltahawy (@monaeltahawy) November 6, 2016

Photo Credit: Facebook – with permission from Bisi