Is bride price compulsory? Nigerian Twitter responds

As a woman, do you think bride price is compulsory?

— Ebuka (@EbukaMeansGreat) June 23, 2020

No! It has long moved from a symbol of appreciation to a money making venture. Charging as if they are selling off the child, then there's the annoying "bargaining". If I have my way,I'll scrap it,or both parties pay(bride price/groom price) I mean you are taking their son too. https://t.co/3bUgzz7Hob

— R.E.G Armattoe 🪙 (@DonArmattoe) June 23, 2020

Aside the usual "it's tradition" mantra,there is absolutely no other justification for it! I mean,we both love each other,we'll both support you guys,so why try to milk the poor man? It's annoying, Lord knows my partner and I won't collect a dime from anyone,just love our baby

— R.E.G Armattoe 🪙 (@DonArmattoe) June 23, 2020

As a matter of fact, i think it's totally not important.

— NURSE SOSO (@EkeneRiches) June 23, 2020

Bride price shouldn't be debated. You know what should be scrabbed and 🚮🚮🚮 it's those kingsmen rites. Their sense of entitlement with the list 😡.

— ThePrintGuru (@_Peace_Oluchi) June 23, 2020

I don't think 'bride price' is the tea here cos an insignificant amount is mostly accepted.
The 'List'…now this is the real tea!…but then again, what do I know?
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— The Perfume Goddess, Peaches Perfumes and Peace❤ (@PeachesPerfumes) June 23, 2020