A Nigerian man based in the UK halts wedding plans over N3.5M cost of bride price. This UK-based man totally frowns against the exorbitant cost given to him by his bride’s family as a result of this calling off the wedding with their daughter.

Recently, pictures surfaced on social media that showed the list of items expected from the bride’s family, causing the would-be groom to rethink his decisions.

According to a post made by a matchmaker on platform X, this UK-based Nigerian man was planning to marry a woman from his home country and even had plans to take her abroad with him.

However, the steep price of the bride made him reconsider his plans.
Social media reactions to the post shed light on diverse perspectives regarding the high bride price.

Some users questioned the tribal customs involved in the pricing; others simply criticised the family’s apparent greed. Amid these voices, many lamented the loss of a promising relationship due to materialistic demands.

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Read the full statement below, according to the x influencer, which reads: 

“There’s this guy on my platform who met a lady here in Nigeria while he’s in the UK. Despite the challenges of a long-distance relationship, he was committed to her.

“He even sought my advice, and I encouraged him to go for it. But yesterday, he reached out to me, distraught, after receiving a bride price list from her family totaling ₦3.5 million.  

“We had a lengthy and emotional discussion. His pain wasn’t just the list itself but the fact that the woman he loves supports her family’s demands, claiming everything is expensive in Nigeria.”

“Why should anyone demand such an outrageous amount just for marriage? Doesn’t that set the tone for the man to treat her like he ‘bought’ her? It’s a shame, and I hope women learn from this. This man had genuine plans to take her abroad and pay for her education. Now, because of greed, the family has lost a good man.”

“He told me yesterday he’s no longer interested and plans to block her. He said he would cry, heal, and move on with his life. I feel bad for the lady—if only she had a more understanding family and stood up for herself. She’s about to lose a good man without even knowing it.” 

The story has since sparked debate online, with many criticising the tradition of exorbitant bride price demands and urging families to focus on long-term benefits rather than immediate financial gain.

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