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In Lagos, Nigeria, a woman rejected her boyfriend's marriage proposal after he refused to kneel, turning a romantic moment into a heated argument captured in a viral video. Shared by influencers like Teeniiola and Instablog9ja, the incident has fueled online debates about cultural traditions, gender roles, and the influence of Western romance ideals, with reactions split between those praising the man's stance and those supporting the woman's demand for respect. Cultural experts, including anthropologist Dr. Aisha Bello, highlight how such gestures reflect evolving values in relationships, drawing over 19,000 engagements on social media.
This are some comments from netizens about the whole drama
one Lobister's comment says: Bye bye! Many girls ready to take the ring without him kneeling down and that’s why you need to know your self worth as a man.
Our fathers didn’t kneel down for our mothers and their marriage even lasted more than this generation of women.
Another one says:
I go use money buy ring , use money set event , pay for ur ride , buy you dress and I will still kneel down to give you ring? Na you go kneel down sef
Onishorire.
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Before the proposal, everything was going alright. 🥂🎂
During the argument. 🏃🏃
