A matchmaker ignited online discussion after criticizing a 42‑year‑old woman whose marriage prospects collapsed when her family demanded what he called an exorbitant bride‑price.
He explained that he had invested considerable effort to introduce her to a sincere suitor eager to wed.
Nevertheless, the situation shifted once the bride‑price negotiations commenced.
He remarked:
“You’re 42, and I managed to secure a man for you. He asked for the bride price, and your parents are demanding nearly ₦12 million extra. At 42, with no children and never married, it’s surprising you’d expect such a sum.”
He said the staggering bride‑price request caught him off guard and likely dissuaded the suitor from pursuing the union.
He added that the woman later told him the man had ceased all communication and ignored her calls following the marriage talks.
“Now you say he’s not answering your calls and has blocked you. I recall the effort I made to bring you together. At 42, it’s evident that your kin are behind this,” he said.
The incident has sparked a divided online response, with critics condemning the bride‑price sum and supporters upholding the family’s prerogative.
One commentator remarked, “₦12 million for a bride price is excessive; that explains why the suitor withdrew.” Another countered, “Families are entitled to set their terms; a genuine suitor would have entered negotiations.”
See the video below.
“I connected you a 42 year old lady that have never been married to a man for marriage and your family started telling him to bring 12 million as bride price”
– an owner of a match making platform laments as the family of a 42 year old lady he connected with a man is requesting… pic.twitter.com/sJYSPvcJMT
— Ola omo Ola (@OlawaleOlanir12) June 14, 2026
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