A young lady from Nkporo, Abia State, has caused a buzz online with her video showing the extravagant bride price her husband had to pay before they could tie the knot.
The woman, known as @utoasa on social media, took to her platform to share a glimpse into the marriage customs of her community.
The video she posted captured the numerous items her husband had to present as part of the traditional rites, including an impressive array of yams, a large luggage box, and traditional wrappers.
Accompanying the video, @utoasa added a caption:
“Do you still want to marry me? Marrying from Nkporo, Abia state is not for the weak.”
The young woman’s post has undoubtedly captured the attention of many, as it offers a look into the bride price tradition that is a part of marriage in certain regions of Nigeria.
As the video continues to circulate online, it has undeniably garnered the attention of viewers online.
Here are some reactions from viewers:
@🌸>KELSEY<🧸💕🥀 : “This is small na compared to imo state.😭😂”
@Oge : “I don’t care how much my man has but I won’t allow him spend this much cos he wants to marry me oo.”
@juliet : “Honestly is not much oo. For Mbaise about 100 or 90 tubers of yam go dey ground first”
@Wig by Esther : “What’s relaxer doing dere”
@Jo_Sh_Ua 🇳🇬 : “Na only Enugu ppl know go tell you to bring provisions and 200k mixed with changes
See the video below:
@utoasa #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #trand #nkporototheworld #nkporotraditionalmarriage #traditional #nkporotraditionalmarriage #traditional #utonwa ♬ original sound – Mirabel