California Woman Moves 9,000 Miles To Marry A Maasai Tribesman 30 Years Younger Than Her

Deborah Babu, from California, is the one who traveled 9,000 miles to marry a Maasai tribesman who is 30 years younger than her and says she couldn't be happier.'

Deborah was on holiday with her daughter back in 2017 when she met Saitoty Babu walking along a beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

The duo was walking down the beach when they bumped into two Maasai, one of whom was Saitoty, 30, selling souvenirs.

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Even though she told them no multiple times, 60-year-old Deborah posed for a picture with them and they eventually started talking.

And well their chemistry was so amain that sparks were flying everywhere. In fact,  Saitoty even accompanied them to the next destination of their trip.

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After Deborah returned home, Saitoty asked Deborah for her hand in marriage, and despite initial concerns over the age gap, Deborah's kids encouraged her to go for it if that was what she wanted.

Later in December that year, Deborah returned to Tanzania and Saitoty got down on his knee to propose.

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In June 2018, they had a traditional Maasai wedding before making their union legal in July this year.

Deborah now has a beautiful Maasai name Nashipai and lives with Saitoty and his family in Tanzania.

Speaking about her whirlwind romance, the retired police officer said: "I never expected to find a husband and marry someone so much younger than me but he is the kindest and most caring man.

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"When he first brought up marrying me I thought he was crazy.

"But my children and family said I shouldn’t care about the age gap as I’d been alone long enough and deserved to be happy.

"It’s a very different life here in Tanzania but I’m happy."

However, not everyone is happy with their fairytale love story and Deborah says, some people haven't supported their relationship.

But she blocks their negativity out and says she couldn't be happier.

"Saitoty has been accused of only being with me for a green card which hurts because I know how little his desire is to live in America," she explains.

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"People ask if I adopted him or that I’m his grandma which can make Saitoty upset. We just like to focus on us and our happiness."

And it's safe to say that the feeling is mutual, with Saitoty being on cloud nine.

The cattle farmer said: “First time I saw her I felt like I’d seen an angel. We laughed together and took a photo and she just melted my heart.

“She’s beautiful and kind and she supports me."

Adding: "Having a wife is a big step for me. I’m proud of our marriage."

We wish them a happy life ahead. 

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