- A Nigerian lady expressed her surprise at a cultural practice in Benue State.
- She learned that in some communities, a man can claim a woman as his wife by firing a gunshot into the air if he finds her attractive.
- This information was shared in a TikTok video by user @ulenusetv.
A Nigerian lady has shared her astonishment after discovering a purported cultural practice during her visit to Benue State. According to her, she was informed that in some communities, a man can claim a woman as his wife simply by firing a gunshot into the air upon finding her attractive.
The claim was made in a TikTok video uploaded by user @ulenusetv, in which the lady recounted the unusual information she received during her trip.
She explained that she was told if a man sees a woman he fancies, he can fire a gun into the sky as a symbolic act of paying her bride price regardless of her consent.
“In Benue State, I was told that if a man sees me, likes me, and shoots into the air, I automatically become his wife. Whether I agree or not, that shot is considered bride price,” she said in disbelief.
She added that the information was shared with her while on a bus, and that if she were simply visiting someone and a man performed the act, she would be considered married and later taken from her family.
In the background of the video, voices presumably of local women can be heard confirming the practice, which added to her shock.
The video has quickly gained traction online, sparking widespread reactions ranging from skepticism and concern to cultural curiosity.
See some reactions below:
@Alobanifa: “assuming you have married you just decide to go and visit your parents at village and you don’t go with you husband you go alone. and such happen. what going to be next step ??.”
@Tee zest: “some of wey they live for yoruba land they doam but some of their ladies don dey japa for husband house.”
@Cutetroy: “🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 so they go about with ibon.”
@atorise26: “You are playing with this civilization days.”
@Ayoola Ganiyu620: “What if you are married before and the person didn’t know that you have married. after shooting the gun, what will now happen..”
@Jesus wept 🥹: “So what if another day another man shot up again.”
@gentle money: “I de come benue be that ooooo😂😂😂😂 I like u.”
@Christiana_jegson: “😂😂imagine for Lagos.”
