A young Yoruba man, simply known as Komolafe, has described how tribal differences prevented him from marrying the woman he adored and desired to be with.
Komolafe, who shared his story on Twitter, said that despite the fact that he and the lady loved each other and were already planning their wedding—he had even proposed—they were prevented from marrying after her parents discovered he was Yoruba.
He claimed that her fiancée was flogged and harassed by her parents because she insisted on marrying without their permission.
He also stated that her mother called him several times to warn him to leave their daughter alone.
He stated that he and his fiancée eventually decided to leave the drama behind and go their separate ways
Komolafe also provided screenshots of a WhatsApp conversation to back up his claim.
Read the rest of his story below.
“I was supposed to Marry an Igbo Lady, at d Mention of my tribe to her Dad, He vehemently refused. She did all she could, she was flogged, Harassed & ostracized by her fam. Her mum called several times to warn me, based on the fuss at home. We held on together amidst all d uproar.
But at a point, we both knew we can’t work & had to let go. Those were d worst time of my life as I couldn’t imagine letting go a woman I was sure I loved after my Grandma. In all of this, i wondered why d man hated my tribe so much. Now i know better & i am not angry anymore.”
“How my parents prevented me from marrying my Igbo fiancée,” a Yoruba man explains
See people’s reactions below:
@komolafebragh: See. If i see my ex now, i will applaud her. She took the best decision. This is too much, i can’t imagine if i was in their shoes. I would have done worse
@rectocriuz: Dated a Yoruba guy back then in NYSC, one Igbo Girl which I have high regards for called me and said…. “Favour hope say you know say your papa no go accept this Yoruba guy for n house?”
I only smiled and brushed it off…
He is now an Ex😁😁
@komolafebragh: See. Don’t fight it. Let it go, this is too much….
@max_ugoNNA: So Sad this thing is gradually trickling down to this young generation of ours….
@gerrycool007: Have you also forgotten how Yoruba landlords will refuse omo Igbo their houses as tenant,so what do you have to say about that,bro you see this hatred can consume a nation we all need ourselves .If Nigerians don’t want igbos we all should come out and support their exit simple.
@mistadm002: Oga go and marry your tribe
