Suleiman Isah, the Kano-born man who gained viral attention in 2020 after marrying an American woman 25 years his senior, has sparked social media speculation after sharing a photo of his son alongside another woman.
Isah, then 23, married Janine Sanchez Reimann, then 48, in Kano State on December 13, 2020, following an Instagram courtship.
After their wedding, Isah relocated to the United States, obtained citizenship, and subsequently joined the US Army.
New photo and online speculation
While Isah has posted several pictures with his infant son since his birth, he has consistently refrained from publicly identifying or discussing the child’s mother.
However, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, Isah posted a picture featuring himself alongside another woman who was carrying the child.
The update has triggered curiosity among social media users, particularly as observations revealed that Janine has deleted all photos featuring Isah from her personal Facebook profile.
Suleiman Isah’s romance background
The romance between Suleiman Isah and California-based chef Janine Sanchez Reimann began on Instagram when Isah intervened to warn Janine about an online scammer targeting her account.
Impressed by his honesty, she struck up a friendship that blossomed into a 10-month virtual courtship, culminating in her journey to Nigeria for both a traditional Islamic wedding and a federal registry ceremony.
Despite public commentary surrounding their 25-year age gap, cultural contrasts, and religious differences, the couple publicly defended their bond as genuine love, earning support from prominent figures including former Senator Shehu Sani.
Following their wedding, Isah relocated to the United States with Janine, where he settled into his new life in California.
Over the next few years, Isah integrated into American society, achieving major milestones including obtaining U.S. citizenship and enlisting in the U.S. Military in May 2023.
While their international love story was once widely celebrated on social media as proof of romance transcending racial and age barriers, the sudden appearance of his new child with another woman sparked speculation, especially as Janine appeared to be beyond child-bearing age.
Then, Janine proceeded to wipe off their shared history from her social media page, suggesting a quiet end to one of Nigeria’s most public viral marriages
Neither Isah nor Janine has issued an official statement regarding the status of their marriage or the baby’s mother.
