An African lady has sparked massive reactions online after making a jaw-dropping revelation about the bride price a potential suitor must meet before marrying her.
In a viral TikTok video, she confidently stated her demands while speaking in her native language. A man standing nearby served as a translator, conveying her words in English for a wider audience.
According to her, any man interested in marrying her must be ready to provide an astonishing bride price, which includes “200 camels, 200 cows, and 400 goats or sheep.” Her bold declaration has since left many social media users in shock.
As the video continued making rounds across various platforms, internet users trooped to the comment section, offering a mix of reactions ranging from humor and disbelief to cultural comparisons and curiosity about her expectations in a marriage.
Some viewers questioned why she valued herself so highly, while others defended her, pointing out that in some African cultures, a hefty bride price is a sign of respect and appreciation for the bride’s family.
See some reactions from netizens below:
GODS GLORY: “What exactly makes her that expensive?”
Vincentmarko: “Doesn’t make sense if, after paying all that, she still lives in a thatched house.”
fxqueenNamibia: “In my country, this one would be given away for free…😫😩.”
comment necessary 💞💞: “They are very expensive because they still uphold African traditions. Unlike some of us who have embraced modernization.”
Ak Gerald khasim 🇺🇬🇧🇭🇧🇭: “And yet America thinks Africans are poor. 😄😄”
_pretty_zeeyah_: “So, if she later divorces, does she return everything or keep it all?”
botul: “Some of you are just bitter because you can’t afford her! And for the ladies complaining, it’s probably because you went for free. 😂😂😂”
diing.1of1: “They clearly haven’t heard about South Sudanese marriages. 😭😂”
princessneema158: “After all this, what exactly is she bringing to the table? 🤔”
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