- The romance world is buzzing as former Empire powerhouse Jussie Smollett joyfully announced his engagement to partner Jabari Redd on June 20, 2025
- The 43-year-old actor shared a sweet Instagram post showing him kneeling outside a restaurant—ring in hand—and Jabari’s ecstatic reaction.
Hollywood actor and Empire star Jussie Smollett as he proudly announced his engagement to his partner, Jabari Redd.
The actor and singer broke the news on Instagram with the caption, “He said YES”, alongside adorable photos of the proposal moment that has left fans gushing.
In the viral pictures, Jussie is seen going down on one knee, presenting the ring to a shocked but excited Jabari.
They sealed the proposal with hugs, smiles, and a toast with champagne. Family and friends, including Jussie’s sister Jurnee Smollett and co-star Taraji P. Henson, flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
Nigerians on social media have reacted with mixed feelings
See some of the reactions below:
@CandyBsings So he still married man for true life?
@SemiNigerian So wetin both of them go dey use sp£rm do now?
Milkshake?
@MJ_owns_X So this guy na gay for real life
@SuperBShaddie “He said yes” or SHE SAID YES?
@ACTIVE_SQUARE Wait! He said yes ?
@berrymaduka Sperm go too waste
@MrSpace0011 Don’t know why you guys are giving this people a platform
@FBhlights2025 Man proposing to a man….jezzzz
@ebukaeditors Why una dey promote this kind things …this is not healthy…Why …make i sharply commot here abeg..very annoying
@chafford100Esex Chaiii ♀️
@lidocaine___ Awwwn!!!! May the good lord bless their wombs with children
