4 states with the most expensive bride price in Nigeria

 

4 states with the most expensive bride price in Nigeria

Bride price in Nigeria is a custom that requires the groom to pay in return for the family’s consent and blessings for the bride to start a new family; however, some of these bride prices are ridiculously high.

The payment of the bride price is essential for the validation of any marriage in Nigeria regardless of the tribe.

While some tribes collect as little as a hundred thousand naira, others collect up to a million naira even as inflation bites deep in Nigeria.

Here are some of the most expensive wedding cultures in Nigeria:

Imo State (Mbaise)

The Mbaise people are from Imo State, the eastern part of Nigeria, and they occupy three local government areas in Imo State (Aboh Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise, and Ezinihitte Mbaise).

Getting married to a lady from this state is quite expensive and even more especially if the daughter is educated.

To marry a lady from this state is amongst the most expensive in Nigeria because of the numerous components that make up their traditional marriage list, or Ime Ego in Igbo.

The marriage process involves multiple steps, and the last is the list which contains several items that are up to a million naira in Nigeria today.

Adamawa State (Bororo)

The Bororo, a subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group from Adamawa state traditionally required that a

groom provide livestock, specifically cows, as part of the bride price. This decision is influenced by their livestock and pastoral lifestyle, where cattle represent wealth, status, and sustenance.

Here are some of the most expensive wedding cultures in Nigeria:

Imo State (Mbaise)

The Mbaise people are from Imo State, the eastern part of Nigeria, and they occupy three local government areas in Imo State (Aboh Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise, and Ezinihitte Mbaise).

Getting married to a lady from this state is quite expensive and even more especially if the daughter is educated.

To marry a lady from this state is amongst the most expensive in Nigeria because of the numerous components that make up their traditional marriage list, or Ime Ego in Igbo.

The marriage process involves multiple steps, and the last is the list which contains several items that are up to a million naira in Nigeria today.

Adamawa State (Bororo)

The Bororo, a subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group from Adamawa state traditionally required that a

groom provide livestock, specifically cows, as part of the bride price. This decision is influenced by their livestock and pastoral lifestyle, where cattle represent wealth, status, and sustenance.

Akwa Ibom State (Annang, Ibibio)

The people of Akwa Ibom State are known for their rich cultural traditions, particularly regarding marriage and the payment of bride prices.

The marriage list is almost 4 pages long while the monetary aspect can vary significantly depending on the families involved, it is often accompanied by ceremonial gifts and community involvement, which can further escalate the costs.