High Bride Price Demands Are Making Marriage Harder for Many Young Igbo Couples
Why do some families in Igboland raise their bride-price demands when they believe the groom is wealthy, or when they do not approve of him because he is poor? This is one reason many young people are afraid to marry. Wedding and bride-price expenses can be overwhelming, especially when families expect millions of naira. I got married three months ago and spent a total of ₦2.7 million. For many young couples, these costs make marriage feel out of reach.
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