A Nigerian mother has sent social media into a frenzy after boldly declaring that any man who wants to marry her daughter must come with $10,000 (₦14.7million) as bride price.
In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @honest30bgfan, the woman made it clear that she has spent so much on her daughter for her make a cheap demand from her future husband.
In her words, she said:
“I need just $10,000 for my daughter bride price before you can marry her, because I know what I spent to make her this beautiful.”
The statement, which many found shocking and uncomfortable, quickly went viral.
While some people laughed it off as a joke or exaggeration, others saw it as a worrying reflection of how marriage is slowly being commercialised.
Critics say reducing a woman’s worth to money no matter how beautiful or well-raised she is misses the entire point of marriage.
Social media users did not hold back. One user wrote, “So marriage is now a business investment?” Another said, “This is why many men are scared of marriage these days.”
Others jokingly added, “With ₦14.7m, I’ll marry three wives and still have change.”
A few people, however, defended the woman, saying she was simply expressing pride in his daughter and the cost of raising her well.
Whether said in jest or seriousness, the comment has sparked long-standing debate around bride price and modern marriage expectations.
Watch video below…
“I need just 350m for my daughter bride price before you can marry her, because I know what I spent to make her this beautiful” pic.twitter.com/Od0dqc0eTD
— honest30bgfan (@honest30bgfan_) January 14, 2026
