Lady Kneels As Her Man Proposes On His Feet: "Igbo Tradition Doesn't Support Us To Kneel For Woman"

Lady Kneels As Her Man Proposes On His Feet: "Igbo Tradition Doesn't Support Us To Kneel For Woman"

  • A Nigerian man of Igbo descent has explained why he remained on his feet while proposing to his woman
  • The young man who recently engaged his heartthrob hailed himself for being the first person to command respect from a woman after years of mistake
  • Internet users shared their thoughts on his marriage proposal announcement as people congratulated him

A Nigerian youth, Nwafo Felix O Sun, proposed marriage to his girlfriend in an unusual manner by doing it on his feet while she knelt.

An excited Felx shared a picture from his successful marriage proposal as he welcomed his heartthrob home.

Man refuses to kneel as he stands and proposes to girlfriend
Felix said Igbo tradition forbids a man kneeling for a woman. Photo Credit: Nwafo Felix O Sun
Source: UGC

In a Facebook post, Felix sang his praise for being the first man to command respect from a woman.

He noted that men have made the mistake for years, but stated that the igbo tradition doesn't support kneeling for a woman.

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Felix added that he abode by the Igbo tradition as a custodian of the culture. Speaking further, Felix said that a woman's submissiveness builds a home. Felix's Facebook post read:

"The first man to command respect from a woman after several years of mistake.
"Igbo tradition doesn't support us to kneel for woman.
"As a custodian of culture, I abide by the rules.
"Submissiveness of woman builds a happy home.
"Eliza welcome.
"My ways are positively different.
"Story long."

People congratulate Igbo man

Favour Kalu said:

"Congratulations .
"But the ring method is not an Igbo culture….just go to her father’s house and tell the father you want to pluck pawpaw from his backyard and pay bride price that is the traditional way of an Igbo man…..congratulations my boss your home is blessed."

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Emeka Obinwanne said:

"I was there.
"To God be the glory .
"Congratulations my dear brother!"

Gini Gold said:

"Congratulations to you and Eliza, may the good Lord grant your heart desire."

Alinco Alinco said:

"Igbotic Man.
"Congratulations to you Brotherly. This is the Normal way and thing to do."

Jane Achu said:

"Congratulations my brother, but u no invite me ooo."

Lee Tansi said:

"Congratulation to you Mama I wish you happy marriage life I am the happiest person on Earth kudos to you Mama."

Ada Omenuko Preshy said:

"Congratulations Dear ok u v see the Eliza indeed ur home is blessed."

Ghanaian man proposes marriage to girlfriend on her graduation day

In a related YEN.com.gh story, a young Ghanaian man turned heads on social media after he opted to prove his love to his pretty girlfriend on her graduation day by proposing marriage to her.

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The video, which YEN.com.gh sighted on the TikTok page of @_cloud9studio, showed the pretty graduate and her lover dancing in the full glare of the public when suddenly the man went on his knees and brought out a ring.

Unaware of what her lover had done since her back was facing him, the lady only turned to see her man on his knees with a ring in his hand.

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