- A Nigerian woman has triggered widespread online debate after criticizing what she described as excessive financial demands from extended family members ahead of her wedding.
- In an emotional video, she questioned why her fiancé is expected to “settle” relatives who, according to her, have never supported her in any way.
A Nigerian woman has sparked online outrage after speaking out against what she described as excessive demands from extended family members ahead of her wedding.
In an emotional video, she questioned why her fiancé is being burdened with financial obligations from relatives she claims have never supported her in any way.
“If you see this list, guys it will shock you and this umuna that they are talking about, I have not received 5 naira from them. I don’t even know them. This people requesting for things I don’t know them.”
She explained that pressure mounted when family members insisted her partner must “settle” umunna and umuada before the marriage could proceed.
“These people have never bought me sweet before even pad they have not given to me even book pencil nothing and now everybody umuna. I don’t know whether it’s only my village that is doing this one but guys it’s so too much.”
The woman questioned why her marriage should be delayed or cancelled simply because her fiancé cannot meet financial expectations imposed by people she barely knows.
Social media reactions
@Doll_MasterChief said: “Your papa chop others daughter own bride price, now it’s your turn.”
@mohitolewis noted: “Every culture evolves. Which traditions still serve us today?”
@imobiho_gabby commented: “When the bride price is outrageous, who go marry una lo!”
@Skaizen101 wrote: “If you no fit afford the list, no go near Igbo girl. Quality no cheap.”
@ft_analytics91 added: “She’s right. Bride price has become an avenue of extortion by extended family members.”
Watch the video below…
In other news….Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has opened up about a terrifying incident in which armed robbers allegedly attacked a hotel where the cast and crew of Omo Ghetto Part Two were staying during filming in Ebute Metta, Lagos an experience she said almost turned fatal.
Thomas, who played Nikky in the blockbuster movie that pushed her into the spotlight, disclosed that the assailants appeared to be specifically searching for filmmaker and lead actress Funke Akindele. She suggested the attack may have been linked to a previous confrontation between hoodlums and members of the production team.
Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo published on Saturday, the actress explained that the movie’s portrayal of street life and gang culture attracted constant disruption from local youths.
“We were shooting in Ebute Metta, and boys would constantly disrupt the set because the film reflected their everyday reality,” she said.
Although she is familiar with the area, Thomas noted that this did not stop the interference, forcing the team to beef up security.
“It’s my area. I thought they would respect me, but we still had to bring in security so we could work,” she added.
She said the robbery attempt occurred late at night after filming for the day had ended. The cast members were accommodated in different hotels within the area, and Thomas revealed she had initially stayed elsewhere before Akindele asked her to join her.
“Funke insisted I join her. She suggested we do a massage like we usually do after work,” she said, adding that Eniola Badmus was lodged in another hotel.
According to her, the incident started shortly before 1:00 a.m.
“We suddenly heard loud banging and people shouting ‘Ole! Ole!’,” she recalled.
As it became clear that the hotel was under attack, fear gripped everyone inside.
“We were terrified. Funke is very prayerful, so we all started praying,” she said.
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