Deborah Babu, 60, did not expect to fall in love when she met her now-husband, Saitoty Babu, 30, of the Maasai tribe, while traveling through Tanzania with their daughter, Royce, 30, in October 2017. Actor Christian Meier does not rule out remarrying.
Mother and daughter were walking along a beach in Zanzibar, Tanazania, when they ran into two Maasai, one of whom was Saitoty, who offered them souvenirs.
Deborah refused but asked if she might have a photo with them as she had never met a Maasai and the pair struck up a conversation with Saitoty.
The two bonded over a walk on the beach the following night, but Deborah didn’t see it continue due to their age difference.
Despite this, Saitoty followed her to her next destination in Tanzania and was upset when she had to leave to return to Sacramento, California, USA two weeks later.
The friends kept in touch and Saitoty called Deborah every day to check in and talk regarding wanting to marry her.
After Deborah’s children encouraged her to “do it” if he made her happy, she flew to meet Saitoty in late December 2017 and said ‘yes’ when he got down on one knee following they were reunited.
After having a Maasai wedding in June 2018, a traditional ceremony, the couple had a legal wedding in July 2022 and are still hoping to have a larger Maasai celebration, which will bring together more family and tribal members.
Deborah, who now goes by her Maasai name Nashipai, lives with Saitoty and his family in Ubena, Tanzania, and mightn’t be happier.
“I never expected to find a husband and marry someone much younger than me, but he is the kindest and most caring man,” said Deborah, a retired police officer.
Deborah decided to go visit Saitoty in December 2017 and accepted his marriage proposal when he got down on one knee when she arrived.
“I went to meet his family and they gave me the name of Nashipai”said.
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