Drama As Groom Refuses To Drink Palm Wine from Bride During Traditional Wedding

Drama As Groom Refuses To Drink Palm Wine from Bride During Traditional Wedding

  • A young Nigerian groom sparked reactions as he threw away palm wine instead of drinking it when served by his bride during their traditional wedding
  • A video making the rounds on social media captured the couple’s wedding event in the company of their family and friends
  • However, during the wine-sharing part, the groom refused to drink the palm wine served to him generating different perspectives

At a traditional wedding, a young Nigerian groom caused a stir as he discarded palm wine instead of drinking it when offered by his bride.

A widely circulated video showcased the couple's joyful celebration surrounded by loved ones.

Groom refuses to drink from wine
Groom sparks debate on traditiona wedding. Photo credit: Luis Alvarez. For illustration purposes only. Depicted persons not related.
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During the customary wine-sharing ritual, the groom opted not to drink from the palm wine. Instead, he poured it out and placed money in the emptied vessel before presenting it back to his betrothed.

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This act triggered varied responses on social media, with some speculating about concerns of potential poisoning by unidentified individuals.

Watch the video below:

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:

Weightlossproducts9ja said:

“That’s how they do it to avoid cases of Po!isoning. As a Bride that knows the people she’s surrounded with please tell your groom not to drink from it but pour it away. I’ve lost an Uncle through this.”

Mcmakopolo1 opined:

“Na only the bride know her people ooo and some of these traditional marriages the bride doesn’t live in the village they only go to for the rights … so to avoid matters that touch the kidney … make ground chop too.”

Nene_george quizzed:

“I’m still trying to understand why he did that. Is it that he doesn’t trust his wife’s family.”

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Enechelsea clarified:

“They don’t used to drink it again nau. They just collect and pour away. Cause the world is very wicked. You don’t know who handled the drink before the bride so it’s better safe than sorry.”

Groom Fails To Hold Back Tears As Bride Walks Down The Aisle

YEN.com.gh reported that a groom failed to hold back tears while waiting for his bride during their elegant white wedding.

He was captured in tears while his wife-to-be walked down the aisle to seal their forever together.

The video where he wipes tears off his face has the internet raving over their heartwarming moment.

Source: Legit.ng

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Berlinda Entsie (Copy Editor) Berlinda Entsie is a Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh. She has worked as a proofreader and editor since 2016. Berlinda has over 5 years' experience editing and writing for leading publications in Ghana. She previously worked with Graphic Communications Group LTD, Business Insider SSA and Pulse.com.gh. She obtained a B.A in English Studies from the Methodist University College in 2016 and a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the GH Media School in 2019. Reach out to her via berlinda.entsie@yen.com.gh

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Augustine Fenuku Augustine Fenuku has over 5 years of experience in SMM and journalism and serves as the Entertainment Assistant at YEN. His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon. Augustine Fenuku has contributed his expertise to many brands. Email: augustine.fenuku@yen.com.gh