Bride price

Bride price, also known as bride wealth, is a token given to the bride’s family by the groom’s family in the form of money, gifts, valuables, etc., in order to ‘seal the deal’ and cement the relations between the two families through a marriage union.

The important aspect of marital rites in Africa is the bride price and it is one thing that is widely acceptable to solidify marriage. According to research, the bride price varies from tribe to tribe and it depends on the custom and traditions of each family. While some believe it is the only way to …