Social media is buzzing with reactions following a bold statement by a Nigerian mother, who announced that any prospective suitor wishing to marry her daughter must be prepared to pay a staggering ₦350 million as the bride price.

In a video that has quickly gained traction, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by user @honest30bgfan, the mother explained her reasoning. She emphasized that she has invested significantly in her daughter’s upbringing and beauty, hence her substantial financial demand for the bride price.

She stated, “I need just 350 million for my daughter’s bride price before you can marry her, because I know what I spent to make her this beautiful.”

The mother’s declaration has sparked a wave of shock and discomfort among many viewers, leading to widespread discussion and debate across social media platforms.

The statement, which many found shocking and uncomfortable, quickly went viral.

While some people laughed it off as a joke or exaggeration, others saw it as a worrying reflection of how marriage is slowly being commercialised.

Critics say reducing a woman’s worth to money no matter how beautiful or well-raised she is misses the entire point of marriage.

Social media users did not hold back. One user wrote, “So marriage is now a business investment?” Another said, “This is why many men are scared of marriage these days.”

Others jokingly added, “With ₦350m, I’ll marry three wives and still have change.”

A few people, however, defended the woman, saying she was simply expressing pride in his daughter and the cost of raising her well.

Whether said in jest or seriousness, the comment has sparked long-standing debate around bride price and modern marriage expectations.

Watch video below…

“I need just 350m for my daughter bride price before you can marry her, because I know what I spent to make her this beautiful” pic.twitter.com/Od0dqc0eTD

— honest30bgfan (@honest30bgfan_) January 14, 2026