Concerned about the lack of men who would make good husbands for her daughters, an African mother posted a social media request for men to propose to her daughters.
The woman in a video publicly lamented the scarcity of men willing to commit to relationships with women.
She claimed that many African mothers are becoming frustrated as their daughters continue to be single, some of whom are already in their early 30s.
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She drew attention to the fact that some young women visit resorts and swimming pools, publishing breathtaking images and falsely claiming to have partners when they are actually single and not involved in any long-term relationships.
Skabash gathered varying views from Netizens on the woman’s plea.
@caliente008 said: “They have unrealistic standards. Till they recalibrate their minds. We look from afar.”
@massterlee asked: “Tor e don reach this one?”
@chyomsss reacted: “Y’all making it look like men are doing us a favour by marrying us . Marriage is good but it’s not the prize . You can still be single and live a fulfilling/happy life.”
@saintjt_whitephoenix said: “This is deep.. I pray that all the single ladies who’s really in search of husband, May God Answer your prayers and give you a good man that will cherish, respect and treat you like a queen that you deserve. Amen.”
@tech_solutions_consultant prayed: “May every lady seeking a spouse find the best man for them. Its a big prayer o if you look deep.”
@akwaokuko_na_oba_official wrote: “Africans are starting to know that marriage only benefit the woman, marriage now is not marriage before, a lot have changed over the years,then you fit get only yam and oil, you and your wife will eat and be happy, now if you have only yam and oil, is only you and your family members will eat it together.”
@ewalagos_fh advised: “Sha make sure they marry right…. As much as you want to send the daughters out, as much as you want daddies to send the Sons out, pls make sure to pray none will jam unkind spouses and wicked/greedy/Agbako inlaws…. Mummy pls don’t be tired of your daughters being in your home…. Igboro o rerin ma.”
