A Nigerian family insisted on a whopping N1 million bride price for their daughter’s hand in marriage. The groom’s family was taken aback by the exorbitant demand, leading to a heated argument that ultimately resulted in the cancellation of the wedding plans.
The incident, which was captured on video and shared on Instagram, showcases the intense disagreement between the two families. The groom’s family member recording the video expressed his outrage and frustration, stating that they had no intention of proceeding with the marriage due to the unreasonable bride price.
“We are not marrying again. We wanted to marry a lady in Mbaise, Imo state, and they insisted that we pay N1 million bride price. N1 million? We are not marrying again,” he exclaimed.
The video sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their opinions on the matter. While some argued that the bride price is a traditional requirement in Nigerian cultures, others deemed it an outdated and excessive practice.
See some reactions below;
Dr.legendclothing: “For wife wey una no even sure weda fruit of the womb dey.”
Topmank123: “For kpekus way done service the whole community.”
Ewa_collectionz: “They wan sell her.”
Ella__swiz: “If u check am now the uncles bringing the yeye list no do anything for her o.”
Faynessa_baby: “I thought it’s more than 1million self.”
Iamxpectedofficial: “Bro I paid it comfortably stop making noise.”
Parker_ojugo: “Since ghe ghe enter this industry everybody eyes don open.”
Gidden_chunez: “Just give her belle na them go come they beg you.”
Tyrese_officials: “I believe the things the were meant to buy while coming must have been included in the 1m but you kwanu way no fit pay 1m Shay you fit take care of this girl if you finally marry her.”
Veramuna22: “My question is didn’t the man know all that before proceeding to her father’s house to marry her? Mtchewwww. You go person house go collect list, the day of the marriage you carry ur people go there, all of a sudden you begin rant on top list wey you don hold for hand for months or even years. Mtchewwww.”
Dorisibeabuchi: “This is a family thing. I’m from Mbaise, my cousin husband didn’t spend up to 500k for everything ooo both bride price. My uncle only took #70 as bride price. It’s a family thing. If you jam greedy family dem go reap up off.”
Official_tacus: “Ajo agwa ndi Mbaise akalia only Anambra and Enugu should like my comment.”
In a similar incident, a Nigerian man in the UK canceled his wedding plans over an expensive bride price. The list of items requested by the bride’s family included various gifts and cash payments, totaling N3.5 million.
