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Mama Joy sparks engagement rumours with dazzling ring in Paris

Can you hear the wedding bells ringing? It seems Joy Chauke, widely known as the nation’s most-loved superfan Mama Joy, is celebrating her engagement to the mystery French man affectionately dubbed Papa Joy.

In recent days, the superfan has been seen coupled up with her lover in no other than the City of Love, Paris.

The South African reported that Mama Joy admitted her partner did not only foot the bill for her trip — but bumped it up to business class, no less!

Fresh off a flight, she landed in Paris last week for the Olympic season and has since posted up a storm on Instagram, of her spoils from Papa Joy. This included everything from sightseeing to fine dining and even attending a few of the Olympic events.

 

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In another Instagram post, she hinted that Papa Joy had taken the initiative to pop the question. With her hand held high, she shared a picture of a gold ring she had been gifted, clearly dazzled by its beauty.

“Hubby this ring is beautiful,” she boasted.

 

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With whispers of an engagement swirling in the air, the seasoned superfan has also been showcasing the massive influx of love she’s been receiving from Papa Joy’s mom, who has now seemingly stepped into the cherished role of mother-in-law.

Multiple posts highlighted the sheer love and acceptance between the two, as they could be seen cooking together and sharing multiple embraces filled with kisses and schoolgirl-like laughter.

 

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Compiled by Lauren Petersen 

First published on African Insider

 

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