Global music sensation Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have announced their engagement.
Interestingly, the exciting update sparked an unusual reaction from a Nigerian fan, who was among the first to comment online.
On Tuesday, the couple made their big reveal on Instagram, posting a photo of Kelce proposing to Swift in a beautifully landscaped garden.
In her playful caption, Swift wrote:
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Upon seeing the news, social media user @rolexmilly shared a rather surprising opinion about the engagement.
“Imagine spending the rest of your life with Taylor Swift. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.”
The Story of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Swift and Kelce first went public with their relationship in late 2023, appearing together at football games and high-profile events. Their whirlwind romance quickly became one of pop culture’s hottest topics worldwide.
As Taylor was completing her chart-topping Eras Tour, Travis was winning on the field with the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2023 and 2024 NFL seasons.
According to TMZ, the engagement ring features a vintage old mine-cut diamond created by Kindred Lubeck—a detail that fans say adds even more magic to their modern love story.
You can check out the engagement announcement here:
Nigerians React to Taylor Swift’s Engagement
The news might have started in the US, but Nigerians were quick to join in the celebrations and share their thoughts.
@ungis_clothing_:
“Aaww! Congratulations lovebirds. I love Taylor Swift so much.”
@onuorahjacqueline
“The next album is going to be amazing! Expecting songs about happy endings. Big fan of Taylor, I’m thrilled for her.”
@ekeneudemadu:
“Wonderful, but who exactly is the English teacher and who’s the gym teacher?”
@bellali_omaa
“Congratulations TayTay! If it wasn’t for you, heartbreak would have crushed me in 2018.”
@tracy_eugene
“This is beautiful! So happy she’s finally found her happy ending–the ultimate lover girl!”
@kingsliveth
“Congratulations 🍾! This marriage will last. But why do footballers’ marriages always feel like seasons—they come and go?”
@larmie23
“Boys only want love if it’s torture—don’t say I didn’t warn you. I took those lyrics seriously! “
@rolexmilly:
“Imagine spending the rest of your life with Taylor Swift. I wouldn’t wish that on my enemy.”
Source: Instagram
Taylor Swift Wins Back Her Music
In a previous report by Legit.ng, Taylor Swift—who has been in a long-standing dispute with music executives since 2019 over her masters—finally regained the rights to her original songs.
She bought back her catalog from Shamrock Capital, an investment firm based in Los Angeles. The exact amount remains undisclosed.
The superstar, fresh off a record-shattering $2 billion Eras Tour, shared: she is encouraged to see renewed industry debates about artist rights thanks to her fight for creative ownership.
