When gospel star Steve Crown tied the knot with his soulmate, Ruth Thomas, on April 26, 2025, in Abuja, it wasn’t just the stunning decor or the couple’s glowing love that had everyone buzzing. It was Steve himself; clapping, grinning ear-to-ear, and practically bouncing with joy after lifting his bride’s veil—that turned the moment into pure internet gold.
Now, the “Healing Wings” singer is letting us in on what sparked his unforgettable outburst, and trust us, it’s the kind of story that’ll warm your heart and make you believe in love all over again.
Picture this: a packed church, Ruth looking like a vision in her flowing white gown, and Steve, dapper in his suit, staring at her like she’s the answer to every prayer he’s ever whispered. The second he unveiled her face, he couldn’t hold it in. “I saw my future in her eyes,” he shared, his voice soft but bursting with feeling. “It was like God was saying, ‘Here’s the one I kept for you.’ I had to let the joy out!” And boy, did he! The crowd roared, phones came out, and before you knew it, clips of Steve’s reaction were blowing up online, with fans laughing, crying, and cheering for the couple’s undeniable vibe.
The moment, caught on video by friends and shared by fellow gospel artists, showed Steve stepping back, hands clapping, and beaming like he’d just won the ultimate prize. “She’s the one!” he declared, sparking a wave of memes and comments. One fan on X joked, “Steve forgot he was in church and turned the wedding into a praise party!” Another chimed in, “This man was READY to claim his Rib! Love like this? We stan!” The internet went wild, with some calling their kiss the “longest in gospel history” and others swearing Steve was “speaking in tongues” before the pastor even said, “You may kiss the bride.”
But there’s more to this moment than viral fame. Steve’s joy was rooted in a journey of faith and patience. “I waited on God for the right one,” he said, reflecting on years of trusting for a partner who’d match his heart and vision. “Ruth is my answered prayer—my safe place, my biggest fan, my prayer warrior.” Their love story, sealed with heartfelt vows, felt like a divine full-circle moment. Ruth, kneeling to pledge her love, promised to be his “peace” and “strength,” words so deep they could double as a worship song. While some raised eyebrows at her kneeling, Ruth clapped back with grace: “I knelt because that’s my heart for him—honor, love, forever.”
Their road to “I do” was a vibe from the start. Flash back to March, when Steve popped the question in a moment so romantic it had fans screaming, “This is IT!” Their pre-wedding photos? Pure fire, with Ruth glowing like royalty and Steve looking at her like she hung the stars. Their traditional wedding on April 18 set the tone, with Ruth calling Steve “the reason my heart sings.” By the time they hit the white wedding, every detail—the music, the vows, the love—was screaming “God did this.”
Steve’s gratitude runs deeper than the glitz. After surviving a near-fatal car crash in 2023, he sees life through a sharper lens. “That accident taught me to live fully,” he said. “Marrying Ruth is my ‘Thank you, God’ every single day.” And Ruth? She’s all in, describing Steve as “her answered prayer” and “the man who makes every moment brighter.”