A Nigerian bride has narrated how her fiancé paid a ₦10 million bride price in less than two seconds after her father made the demand.
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She shared the story in a video posted on her TikTok page, describing the events that unfolded during her traditional marriage ceremony.
According to her, the event featured a gathering of elders separated into male and female groups.
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Her fiancé was presented with a list of items to bring to the family house, but he opted to pay the monetary equivalent instead.
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After settling the women, the man was invited by the family elders, where her father requested a bride price of ₦10 million.
To everyone’s surprise, the groom immediately paid the full amount without hesitation.
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The video captured the moment he handed the money to her father. In a symbolic gesture, the father inspected the bundle, removed ₦200, and returned the rest to the groom, instructing him to use it to take care of his daughter.
Narrating the experience, the bride-to-be said:
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“He was quoted 10 million naira. It’s common for them to call an outrageous amount for the bride price. My man handed over the cash to my father. He pulled out ₦200 and then returned the rest to take care of his daughter.”
“He paid in full, no bargaining, no negotiating.”
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The post quickly went viral, sparking reactions in the comment section from social media users who shared their thoughts on the story.
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See some reactions below:
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Ìgbòtic Vibes: “Once I heard 10 million I knew it was imo state! ❤️.”
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JAYDEN: “Dt ur husband, made a huge financial mistake.”
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Rocky: “Not me thinking 10 M was alot, had to remember it’s in Naira.”
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FAVVY’S CAKESNCREAMZ: “10 million is 10 naira.. I am from imo state and that’s how we mention the money…. We call it In million but it’s actually 10 naira, or 30 naira.”
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AngelBNSc | RN | RM: “Wo! nobody should return my bride price they should give me instead .”
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maysunshine001: “Them go dey fight online dey marry offline .”
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MIRACLE✝️✨: “10 million cannot be the bride price it’s the items on the list all together.”
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Kachi: “Na for online Yoruba and Igbo dey fight, for real life, they be marrying every Saturday. Happy married life sister.”
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Kachi: “Na for online Yoruba and Igbo dey fight, for real life, they be marrying every Saturday. Happy married life sister.”
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Softest911: “Sha no cheat on our Yoruba brother and we De do dna for here. Congratulations.”
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