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…
