Abuja, Nigeria – October 9, 2025 – In a heartwarming celebration of enduring love and resilience, renowned Nigerian disability rights activist Grace Alache Jerry has tied the knot with her longtime partner, IB Kings Ibrahim Mshelia, after more than two decades together. The couple’s white wedding, held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Abuja, marked the culmination of a relationship that began when Jerry was just 20 years old—long before a life-altering accident confined her to a wheelchair for the past 23 years.
The joyous event, captured in viral videos circulating on social media, showcased Jerry’s radiant smile as she glided down the aisle in an elegant white gown, her wheelchair adorned with floral accents. Mshelia, a steadfast supporter throughout her advocacy journey, exchanged vows in a ceremony attended by family, friends, and fellow activists. Their civil wedding had taken place earlier on August 7, 2025, setting the stage for this intimate yet uplifting union. “Love knows no boundaries,” Jerry shared in a post-wedding statement, emphasizing how their bond has been a testament to patience, mutual respect, and unwavering commitment.
At 43, Grace Alache Jerry is a trailblazing figure in Nigeria’s disability rights movement. As the founder and Executive Director of the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), she champions inclusion, human rights, and gender equality, with a special focus on ending violence against women and girls with disabilities. A Mandela Washington Fellow (2015 cohort) and the inaugural Ms. Wheelchair Nigeria (2011/2012), Jerry blends her passions for music and advocacy—performing as a recording artist whose songs amplify the voices of the marginalized. Her work extends to policy influence, including her role as the former official Spokesperson on Disability in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) with WaterAid Nigeria. Despite the 2002 accident that changed her mobility, Jerry has transformed personal adversity into a platform for empowerment, performing in concerts across Nigeria and abroad while pushing for accessible infrastructure and societal change.
Mshelia, known affectionately as IB Kings, has been by her side through it all, from health challenges to professional triumphs. Their story has inspired countless admirers, with fans flooding social media with messages of congratulations. “This is what true love looks like—unwavering, unbreakable,” one supporter commented on a wedding video. Another added, “Grace, you’ve shown us that disability doesn’t define destiny. Wishing you both eternal joy!” Celebrities in the advocacy space, including fellow Mandela Fellows, echoed the sentiment, praising the couple’s example of partnership in the face of obstacles.
The wedding comes at a pivotal time for Jerry, whose IFA continues to lead campaigns for digital accessibility and inclusive education in Nigeria. As the nation grapples with broader issues of equity, her personal milestone serves as a powerful reminder of hope and progress. “We’ve waited, we’ve fought, and now we’re here—together,” Mshelia said during the toasts, his words met with cheers and tears.
Details on a honeymoon remain private, but the couple has hinted at future collaborative projects blending music and advocacy. Grace Alache Jerry’s journey from wheelchair to wedding altar not only celebrates love but also reinforces her message: inclusion starts with seeing the full humanity in every story. Congratulations to the newlyweds—may their union be as inspiring as the lives they’ve built.