Caroline Ng’ang’a, the enchanting wife of former BBC journalist Ferdinand Omondi, has unveiled the enchanting chronicle of how a single Facebook post transformed into the orchestrator of their journey to marriage, leaving netizens enchanted by their unconventional yet heartwarming love story.
Their tale began on an unexpected summer day, August 13, 2019, when Caroline shared a post on her Facebook page, playfully seeking a language partner. Unbeknownst to her, this seemingly innocuous post would become the catalyst for an extraordinary romantic adventure.
In her post, she wittily quipped, "I am looking for someone I can do my French speaking practice with… Through phone calls and maybe some coffee dates… it will be great if they are smart, male of legal age, handsome and single… in that order."
However, fate took an intriguing twist when Ferdinand Omondi not only stumbled upon the post but also took it to heart. Four years later, he entered her inbox, setting in motion a series of events that would culminate in a beautiful marriage. Filled with joy, Caroline shared on her Facebook page, "It is the day of the year that we commemorate how Ferdinand Omondi took this post seriously 4 years ago, slid into the DM, and got himself a wife. Am still waiting to be taken to the Eiffel Tower though."
Peeling back the layers of their story, Caroline revealed to Azimio blogger Pauline Njoroge that their paths had initially crossed over a decade ago. At the time, Omondi's earnings as a Tahidi High actor didn't align with Caroline's expectations. "We had met over 10 years earlier but his pay as a Tahidi High actor was not enough. So I gave him time to upgrade. Full details on our next golf date," she humorously added.
The couple's intimate wedding ceremony in January 2022 was attended by close friends, including Omondi's former colleagues from NTV and KTN. Omondi joyfully took to social media to announce their union, writing, "Happy New Year. Nothing but joy, gratitude, and satisfaction in my heart… Let’s do life together, @iamcarolinenganga. I love you very much, and cannot wait to celebrate milestone after milestone with you by my side."
However, the narrative didn't conclude with their wedding vows. Six months prior to the wedding, Omondi penned another chapter to their love story by proposing to Caroline. Against the backdrop of the nation celebrating Eid Ul Adha, he knelt down on one knee, echoing the words of 1 Corinthians 13:13, "And now these three remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." Caroline jubilantly echoed his sentiment on social media, comparing her journey to that of Mary in Luke Chapter 1, "Like Mary in Luke Chapter 1, my soul magnifies the Lord… Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is God’s name."
Ferdinand Omondi and Caroline Ng'ang'a's love story stands as a testament to the unexpected ways in which digital connections can blossom into life-altering love, proving that sometimes, love truly finds its way, even in the unlikeliest of virtual spaces.