Lagos: The wedding day is special for every couple, but a unique tradition in Nigeria has made it even more memorable. There, the groom and his family rain notes on the bride to make her smile. A video of this practice is going viral on social media, in which the groom kept blowing money on his serious bride to make her happy until she smiled. While some people are surprised to see this unique custom, some are calling it a waste of money.

Play of notes for the bride’s smile

It is clearly visible in the video that the bride reaches her future husband in the middle of the wedding ceremony. Her face is serious, as if she is somewhat angry. After this, the groom and his relatives start the tradition of “spraying naira”. They start blowing notes of Nigerian currency naira on the bride. This continues until a smile appears on the bride’s face. There is a moment in the video when a relative of the bride stops her from laughing too soon, perhaps to show how deep the groom’s love and devotion is.

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Finally, when the bride seems satisfied with the shower of notes, she smiles slightly. But by then the groom is a little upset. He whispers something in her ear, and then the bride smiles openly. During this time, there is an atmosphere of excitement and laughter among the guests.

Value of tradition

In Nigeria, this practice is considered a way of showing respect and love from the groom’s side for the bride. It is called “spraying money”, which also demonstrates the groom’s financial status and ability to keep his wife happy. For the locals, it is a part of the celebration, where relatives and neighbors are eager to see how much the groom spends. A Nigerian citizen told, “It is part of our culture. It shows how much the groom values ​​his bride.” Debate on social media
This video has been shared on Instagram by weddingvows.in, which has been viewed by millions of people. People’s reactions are mixed. One user wrote, “What a fun tradition! It was nice to see such a fun moment in the wedding.” At the same time, another taunted, “Why such a waste of money? It would have been better if it was distributed among the poor.” Some linked it to forced marriage and said, “Looking at the bride’s face, it seems that she was not happy.” This video not only became a topic of discussion, but is also highlighting the conflict between culture and modernity.

Unique wedding customs of Nigeria

Nigeria has many interesting traditions related to weddings. Apart from “spraying money”, another custom “Igba Nkwu” is also famous, in which the bride gives wine to her future husband. This ritual is considered a symbol of completing the marriage. However, these traditions are not uniform across the country and vary according to the region. Culture expert Dr. Oluwa says, “This tradition gives a message of happiness and prosperity in Nigerian society. But in today’s era, it is natural to raise questions about it.” What is the message of this video? This video is not just a fun moment of a wedding, but gives rise to a deep question. Are traditions losing their relevance, or is it just a color of celebration? This way of the groom to convince the bride may seem unique, but it has forced people to think. Some are considering it an expression of love, while some are considering it a show-off. One user wrote, “The style of love may be different, but rain of money is not necessary.” What next? This viral video has brought this tradition of Nigeria to the global stage. People are laughing and debating after seeing it. But it is clear that this moment of marriage will always be memorable for the bride and groom. Were you also surprised to see this unique custom? This question is in the mind of every person who saw this video.