I agree with the Catholic Archbishop John Cardinal Njue who recently raised the matter of unreasonable pride price demands by some parents. He cautioned parents against asking for too much for their ...

In Zambia, bride price — known locally as lobola or nsalamu—can range from $1,000 to $5,000, often influenced by the bride’s level of education. Many young men say these costs are pushing them away ...

Elders and leaders of the Ekid ethnic nationality of Akwa Ibom State have expressed concerns over the alarming rate of stranded children with single parents, blaming the menace on the high cost of ...

This is the second article in a series on bride prices. Part one, on how the practice varies by region, can be found here. Bai, a doctor who runs a clinic in a largely rural county in northwestern ...

The family of the founder of Peace of Jerusalem Revival Ministry, Prophetess Lilian Chibuzor Abua, has said that the four children she had for her ex-husband, Prophet Ayodeji Obayan, would not bear ...

A woman whose bride price has not been paid is often viewed as "cheap." This has sparked debates on social media. These demands are seen as a barrier to matrimony, with men stating that the financial ...

The woman urged the court to grant her permission to pack her belongings, but the court refused and asked her to file an application to that effect. Ajumonbi held that both parties, who were residents ...

Senior Chief Theresa Kachindamoto and activists fight against cultural sexism in Malawi. Featuring Chief Theresa Kachindamoto and activists, THE BRIDE PRICE explores underage marriage, sexually ...