Amara Kanu has shared a throwback picture from the day her ex-footballer husband Nwankwo Kanu came to ask for her hand in marriage.

Amara Kanu shared the picture as the couple celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary.

She captioned it: "He said, I have come to marry you. She's like whaaaaat, why? Pls, don't come near me. 17 years on! It's been a movie since. @kingkanu4 I love you. #happyanniversary #positivevibesonly

Nwankwo Kanu who captained the Super Eagles of Nigeria and also played for Arsenal FC took to Instagram with a post in celebration of his marriage.

"17 years strong. Happy Anniversary wifey. @amarakanu I love you. You are what your name is Amara Gods gift and I thank God my dream came true. Cheers to an amazing future #positivevibes #happyanniversary #happiness #thankgod". he wrote.

Amara Kanu dropped a comment on the post saying, "Cheers to many more years ahead. POSITIVE VIBES ONLY and love always my love".

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He said, I have come to marry you. She's like whaaaaat, why ?, pls don't come near me. ????. . 17 years on! It's been a movie since.???? . @kingkanu4 I love you . #happyanniversary #positivevibesonly

A post shared by Amara Kanu (@amarakanu) on Jul 2, 2020 at 4:00pm PDT