A frustrated Nigerian groom recently caused a stir after he stormed a vendor‘s store to demand a full refund of ₦300,000 he had paid for a wedding service, following the unexpected cancellation of his wedding plans.
The incident came to light through a post shared on the popular social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) by user @ChuksEricE. The user also uploaded a video showing the heated exchange between the groom and the vendor inside the shop, sparking massive reactions online.
According to the details shared, the groom and his now ex-fiancée had earlier paid a substantial sum of ₦300,000 as part of preparations for their wedding ceremony. However, after the wedding was abruptly called off for undisclosed reasons, the groom visited the vendor in person to ask for his money back, arguing that no service had yet been rendered to him.
In the viral video, the groom can be heard passionately defending his stance, saying: “It has not been rendered. Have we taken any items from your store? Am I supposed to just give you over ₦300,000 without any service?” His strong demand and firm insistence on a refund set off an intense confrontation with the vendor, who adamantly refused to return the money, citing her strict “no refund” policy that had been clearly stated to clients beforehand.
The situation quickly escalated, drawing the attention of onlookers and sparking a lively debate online. Many social media users flocked to the comment section to share their opinions on who was in the right — the groom demanding a refund for a service he never received, or the vendor who insisted on following her business policy regardless of the personal circumstances.
Some users criticized the vendor, arguing that it was unfair to keep such a large sum when no goods or services were delivered. Others defended her stance, emphasizing the importance of respecting business agreements and cancellation policies that protect vendors from sudden losses.
The video and the controversy surrounding it have since gone viral, with thousands of engagements and shares as people continue to discuss the ethics and legalities of such situations, especially in the context of wedding planning in Nigeria.
See some reactions below:
@Buchi_Victor9: “What nonsense they should refund.”
@mideice_: “You came back from Canada to collect 300k from a vendor…. Wahala.”
@adex_royale: “Refund for what?? Cake? Or dress.”
@Video: “E be like say I know this voice.”
WATCH VIDEO:
Moment groom asks for a full refund because he is no longer getting married to the bride😳🙆 pic.twitter.com/YqV6jgAd3E
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) July 4, 2025