Natalia, a 50-year-old woman, first connected with Powell Gabriel online in 2010. For three years, they exchanged messages, gradually developing a bond. It wasn’t until later that Powell revealed he was a member of the Nigerian royal family, a claim that initially seemed unbelievable to Natalia. However, his sincerity and unwavering attention eventually won her over, erasing any doubts she had.
Determined to see if their connection was real, she made the bold decision to travel to Africa and meet him in person. Their relationship quickly blossomed into love, and despite their 18-year age gap, Natalia saw no reason to let it stand in the way of their happiness. They soon married and started a life together.
After their wedding, the couple moved to Russia. Though Powell came from a royal background in Nigeria, he embraced a simpler life to support his family, working as a tractor driver. Natalia, who already had an adult child from a previous marriage, longed to have a child with Powell. After undergoing in vitro fertilization, she gave birth to twin boys, Daniel and David.
For a while, life seemed to be going in a positive direction, but tragedy struck when Powell passed away at just 34 years old, leaving Natalia widowed with their young children. The loss was devastating, but she found the strength to continue raising her sons while slowly opening her heart to the possibility of love again.
Eventually, she met a new partner, a man 32 years old, and they planned to marry. However, the pandemic disrupted their plans, leading Natalia to seek a partner closer to home. To the surprise of her family and friends, she later began a relationship with a man even younger than her, just 25 years old.
Meanwhile, the twins are growing up healthy and happy, bearing an increasing resemblance to their late father. They are enrolled in kindergarten, enjoy spending time with friends, and are leading a normal childhood despite the unusual circumstances of their family’s story. Natalia remains in contact with Powell’s family, who continue to play a role in their upbringing. She hopes that one day, she will be able to take her sons to Nigeria so they can connect with their heritage and experience the culture of their father’s homeland.