“A bride price, on the other hand, is different. In African culture, as well as in Jewish tradition and law, a bride price is the money or property given by a man to the family of a virgin woman to ...

Renowned human rights activist and scholar Jimmy Spire Ssentongo has slammed the traditional practice of bride price, arguing that its modern form has strayed far from its original cultural purpose.

A Nigerian woman ignited debate online, calling for the abolition of bride price, citing its role in objectifying women and financial exploitation. Reactions vary.

A woman whose bride price has not been paid is often viewed as "cheap." This has sparked debates on social media. These demands are seen as a barrier to matrimony, with men stating that the financial ...