A Nigerian woman, Blessing Ahuoyiza, has ignited conversations on social media after sharing an Ebira traditional wedding engagement list presented to her uncle by his fiancée’s family.
According to Blessing, the list was handed over as part of the customary marriage rites required before the wedding can take place. However, its content — which many described as lengthy and costly — quickly drew widespread reactions online.
Sharing the list, Blessing expressed surprise at the number and perceived expense of the items involved. She humorously appealed to the community, writing:
“Dear some Ebira people, make una take it easy na.”
Her comment resonated with many Nigerians and triggered a wave of discussions about traditional marriage expectations and affordability.
While engagement lists are a common feature across many Nigerian cultures, social media users noted that this particular list appeared overwhelming, especially in today’s economic climate. Some defended the tradition as cultural heritage, while others questioned whether such requirements discourage marriage or place undue financial pressure on grooms and their families.
Full Ebira Engagement List as Shared Online
Below is the engagement list reportedly given to the groom’s family:
Dowry: ₦100,000
Yam: 100 pieces
Dry Fish: Two big ones
Bush Meat: Two big ones
Red Oil: One bag
Salt: Two bags
Rice
Groundnut Oil: One rubber
Maltina: Two packs
Coke: Four packs
Wine: Two bottles
Honey: One bottle
Fruit: One basket
Bitter Kola: 20 pieces
Kolanut (Oboro): Five pieces
Kolanut (Atara): 200 pieces
Wives and Youth Fee: ₦50,000
Cow: One
Echolacks: Three sets
Ankara: Five pieces
Shoes: Three pairs
Set of Train: One set
Umbrella: One
Goat: One
Bible: One
As the post continues to circulate, Nigerians remain divided — with some urging moderation in traditional demands, while others insist such practices should be respected and preserved as part of cultural identity.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
