UK-based Nigerian man calls off marriage after bride’s family demands ₦3.5 million bride price

A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked widespread conversation after a UK-based Nigerian man reportedly canceled his wedding due to an exorbitant bride price list totaling ₦3.5 million.

According to the post, the man, who had been in a long-distance relationship with a Nigerian woman, sought advice from a social media influencer regarding his plans to marry her.

Despite the challenges of long-distance relationships, the man was fully committed and even had plans to bring the woman abroad for further studies.

However, things took a turn when the woman’s family presented him with a bride price list amounting to ₦3.5 million.

The man expressed his concerns to the influencer, revealing that the bride herself supported her family’s demands, citing the high cost of living in Nigeria as justification.

In his frustration, the man lamented that such demands were akin to “selling a child” and questioned how such a union could begin with financial exploitation. He argued that his plans to invest in the woman’s future abroad should have been a more significant consideration.

The full statement from the influencer 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 criticizing 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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