Enugu, Nigeria – October 16, 2025 – In a celebration that’s blending tradition, love, and unbridled joy, a Nigerian man from Enugu State has become an overnight internet sensation after a video of his wedding ceremony exploded online. The clip, capturing the groom – identified only as Chidi – dancing exuberantly with his two new wives on the same day, has racked up over 2 million views across TikTok, Instagram, and X in less than 48 hours. His infectious energy, punctuated by shouts of “Joy wan finish am!” (Pidgin for “Joy wants to finish me!”), has turned the heartfelt polygamous union into a viral anthem of happiness amid Nigeria’s often somber economic landscape.
The wedding took place last weekend in a bustling community hall in Nsukka, Enugu, where Chidi, a 38-year-old civil engineer and father of three from a previous relationship, tied the knot with Chioma (32) and Amaka (29), both local educators he’s been in committed relationships with for over five years. Dressed in a sharp white agbada embroidered with gold threads, Chidi led the charge on the dance floor as highlife music blared, flanked by his beaming brides in matching coral gele headwraps and flowing iro and buba outfits. The video, first shared by a family member on TikTok, shows Chidi twirling between the women, pumping his fists and hollering his catchphrase as guests erupted in cheers and ululations.
“Joy wan finish am o! God don bless me scatter!” Chidi can be heard yelling in the footage, his face lit with sweat-glistened elation. The phrase, a playful nod to the overwhelming bliss threatening to “overwhelm” him, has spawned countless memes, reaction videos, and dance challenges. One popular edit overlays the clip with Afrobeats hits like Burna Boy’s “Last Last,” captioning it: “When you level up from one to two without breaking the bank.”
The event harks back to Nigeria’s cultural embrace of polygamy, particularly in Igbo communities where it’s seen as a mark of prosperity and harmony. Chidi, who works with a construction firm in Abuja, told local reporters post-ceremony: “In our culture, love isn’t divided – it’s multiplied. Chioma and Amaka are my queens, and today, we start our kingdom together.” The brides, sharing laughs in a follow-up interview with Pulse Nigeria, echoed the sentiment: “It’s not about competition; it’s about family. Chidi’s joy is ours, and seeing him dance like that? Pure magic.”
Social media’s response has been a whirlwind of admiration and humor. On X, users like @NaijaLaughs posted: “This man get two wives and still dey dance like say na one babe! Joy wan finish us all 😂 #JoyWanFinishAm.” Feminists and traditionalists alike weighed in, with some praising the women’s agency – both reportedly pushed for the joint ceremony to symbolize equality – while others quipped about the “ultimate flex” in an era of rising divorce rates (Nigeria’s stands at 1.8 per 1,000 people, per UN data). A thread on Reddit’s r/Nigeria subreddit dissected the economics, joking: “Inflation dey but this brother inflate him joy quota!”
This isn’t the first time a Nigerian wedding has gone mega-viral; recall the 2024 “Asake Wedding” saga or Davido’s lavish nuptials. But Chidi’s story stands out for its raw authenticity – no celebrities, just pure, unfiltered Pidgin-powered glee. As one commenter noted: “In a country wey wahala plenty, this na the therapy we need.”
Chidi and his wives have since gone private on socials to enjoy their honeymoon, but not before dropping a teaser: a family photo with the caption, “Three hearts, one beat. Joy no go finish!” As Nigerians continue to remix the dance, one thing’s certain – in the rhythm of romance, Chidi’s got the whole nation moving.