This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
On June 23, 2020, a Ghanaian couple's wedding photos went viral on social media, leaving many stunned and intrigued.
The couple, who chose to keep their identities private, decided to hold a wedding ceremony with no guests present due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to David Nana Kwabena Siaw, this kind of ceremony is not uncommon in Ghana, but people rarely make a fuss about it.
The photos, which were shared on the OMGVoice Facebook account, showed the couple exchanging their vows in the presence of only two people: the officiating minister and the mother of one of the spouses.
What caught the attention of many was the simplicity of the ceremony, with the groom wearing a suit with sneakers instead of traditional shoes.
Many social media users praised the couple for keeping their wedding simple and inexpensive, with some even expressing their desire to have a similar ceremony.
However, others questioned the feasibility of such a move, citing the expectations of many people in African societies.
