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PHOTOS: Audacious traditional marriage list causes commotion on twitter

The issue of bride price being overly extreme has always been a problem in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

Many families tend to go over the top when it comes to demands of what they want as bride price for the daughter’s hand in marriage and most men and their families are unable to afford the too expensive demands.

A man, who has planned his traditional marriage to take place in December 2019, during the Christmas period, is currently shocking after receiving the list of demands from his soon-to-be family.

According to a friend of the groom who shared the story on the popular micro-blogging platform, Twitter, everything on the list cost over GH¢ 15,000.00.

The friend, identified as Sam Hart, noted that they had calculated the outrageous amount together after his friend brought the list to him.

Hart also revealed that the wife-to-be is a native of Mbaise in Imo state. The Twitter user shared photos of the three-page list. The photos showed that the list consists of items for different purposes.

One is for items for marriage in the community, one is for women and their rights in the community and the last one is for the main cooking day.

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Source: Thepressradio.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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