A young Yoruba man, simply identified as Komolafe, has recounted how he ended up not marrying a lady he loved and wanted to be with because of tribal differences.
Komolafe, who shared his story on Twitter, said although he and the lady loved each other and were already planning their marriage—he had even proposed—they were barred from getting married after her parents learned he was Yoruba.
He said her fiancée was flogged and harassed by her parents because she insisted on going ahead with the marriage without their consent.
He added that her mother also called him several times to issue a warning to leave their daughter alone.
He said that eventually he and his fiancée decided to save themselves from the drama and go their separate ways.
Komolafe also shared screenshots of a conversation on WhatsApp to back up his claim.
Read his full narration below,
“I was supposed to Marry an Igbo Lady, at d Mention of my tribe to her Dad, He vehemently refused. She did all she could, she was flogged, Harassed & ostracized by her fam. Her mum called several times to warn me, based on the fuss at home. We held on together amidst all d uproar.
But at a point, we both knew we can’t work & had to let go. Those were d worst time of my life as I couldn’t imagine letting go a woman I was sure I loved after my Grandma. In all of this, i wondered why d man hated my tribe so much. Now i know better & i am not angry anymore.”
I was supposed to Marry an Igbo Lady, at d Mention of my tribe to her Dad, He vehemently refused. She did all she could, she was flogged, Harassed & ostracized by her fam. Her mum called several times to warn me, based on the fuss at home. We held on together amidst all d uproar.
— Kunta_Kinte (@komolafebragh) March 18, 2023
