A Nigerian woman has stirred controversy online after declaring in a viral video that she would never consider marrying a man who cannot pay her a monthly sum of ₦5 million and change her mobile phone every six months.
The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, made the bold statement in a candid video shared on the popular social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Her comments have since gone viral, triggering intense debates on social media about expectations in modern relationships, gender roles, and financial responsibilities in marriage.
In the video, she clearly outlines her conditions for entering into a marital relationship. She emphasizes that she does not intend to contribute financially or engage in employment during marriage. Instead, she asserts that her role as a wife would strictly involve staying at home and raising children, while the man shoulders all the financial obligations.
Her exact words were: “In as much as I’m not beautiful, let me tell you, I cannot get married to a guy who cannot pay me a minimum of ₦5 million every month for being his wife.”
“A man who cannot pay me ₦5 million monthly, change my phone every six months, I can’t marry him. I’m not going to work as a wife. I’m only going to sit at home, have your kids. It’s your responsibility to work and bring money for us to chop.”
She added, “Look at me very well just in case you want me, I want you to know that I cannot marry a man that doesn’t pay me ₦5 million every month.”
Her statements have sparked outrage and humor alike, as Nigerians online reacted with a mix of disbelief, sarcasm, criticism, and some light-hearted support. The video has since accumulated thousands of views and comments, becoming a hot topic across various platforms.
See some reactions below:
@BigSammm1: “Later na dating apps she go full for 30+ and Church when she no see husband.”
@dabuthegemini: “Yes now!!! I mean you’re qualified to earn 5 million at your job right? Marriage is a job right? You get paid cause you’ve been employed as a wife. I totally agree with you sis. You don’t have to even do anything, just look cute for hubby, and 5 million zaaa.”
@Nega_sus: “Marrying ladies in survival mode is the cruelest thing you can do to yourself.”
@ganymedescrater: “This one should just go and find a spot at peka or Allen avenue, open a profile on Tinder & sell her services.”
@MOkpogode: “That’s how poor she is! She doesn’t even know phones are easiest stuffs to acquire in developed world, yet they are a luxury to her jobless **s.”
@SimisolaTomori: “First pay yourself 5m a month, after that, we start the discussion.”
Despite the criticism, the woman appears confident in her standards and unapologetic about her expectations, reflecting a growing trend of individuals publicly expressing high relationship demands on social media.
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I cannot marry a guy who can’t pay me a minimum of 5 million a month — Lady
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola)