“We are not selling our daughter”, Nigerian brother returns bride price in shocking wedding twist

NIGERIA – ln a stunning reversal of tradition, a Nigerian bride’s brother sparked controversy at a recent wedding ceremony by returning the bride price to the groom and issuing a stern warning to his in-laws, emphasizing that his family was not selling their daughter.

The viral video, which has been making the rounds on TikTok, shows the brother holding the white envelope containing the bride price as he addressed the gathering, speaking clearly about his family’s decision.

In a surprising move, the brother returned the envelope to the groom, who humbly received it while kneeling down. He then explained that his parents had given their blessing to the union, trusting that the groom’s family would provide love, care and support to their daughter.

He concluded his heartfelt speech by urging the in-laws to cherish and protect their new family member and to bless the newlyweds.

The video has sparked intense debate online, with opinions divided on the brother’s decision. While some praised his bold move, others criticized it, citing cultural traditions and customs surrounding dowries.

See reactions below :

Mitchell_onuorah: “I think what he did was commendable. He truly deserves recognition for his bold move.”

Perpertualgracen: “Traditionally, it’s not customary to hand over the entire bride price. By doing so, it’s as if the marriage isn’t fully recognized. A more conventional approach would be to divide it, keeping a portion for ourselves.”

Demoyejr: “Although I understand his reasoning, I don’t think he should have done it that way. Publicly stating his stance in front of his sister could create uncertainty and make her question the marriage, knowing her family will support her regardless.”

Officialdoroboss42: “This younger generation is abandoning our traditions. Even if you’re wealthy, you must respect the customs. If I were the groom, I wouldn’t return the bride price. It’s unacceptable.”

Ceegold: “What’s happening to our cultural heritage? Returning a bride price is unprecedented. Can someone explain to me what kind of marriage this is supposed to be?”