A Nigerian couple has finally tied the knot in a traditional ceremony after spending 30 years together and raising five children. Their daughter, who played a key role in the event, shared the touching moment on social media, drawing admiration from many.
In a video posted by TikTok user @oolamidun, the family celebrated the long-awaited union with traditional rites, including the payment of the bride price. The daughter, who served as the ‘best lady,’ expressed her excitement, saying, “After 30 years, my father decided to pay my mother’s bride price. It wasn’t funny.”
The heartwarming story has sparked conversations online, with many praising the couple for finally making it official after decades of love and commitment.
Netizens Reactions…
@Arc. Dollar-po said: “Can we see mum without makeup, cause she looks under 30 self here o, so beautiful.”
@Mamatee Household Essentials wrote: “She’s beauuuuuuuuutiful, after 30 years and she’s still so beautiful like this. Which of you is Tayo cos that’s my name, Adetayo. Congratulations Momma.”
@Peppermints said: “He’s doing that because Una go soon start to Dey marry, if you doesn’t pay your mother’s bride price he won’t be entitled to his children’s dowry.”
@coco said: “My tradition, the children won’t be there so They won’t eat anything shared in the wedding.”
@Big baby said: “On my tradition wedding day my mothers brothers had to bring out list that my father did not complete her bride price ,so for that I won’t be getting married Omo I won mad my dad had to go to.”
@Bolaojo said: “Na oooo, my dad also pay my mum bride prize oo after 6 children, I was the best lady my younger brother was the best man in Chr it was ooo funny but we love it.”
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