Bride Price: Who really should be for Sale?
By Taiwo Abiodun-Oni The age-old tradition of paying a bride price, a practice deeply rooted in various cultures, has long been seen as a gesture of honor, respect, and love for the bride and her family. It’s a symbolic exchange, a marker of goodwill and the binding of families through marriage. However, like many traditions […]
Why Men Shouldn’t Kneel to Propose: Challenging the Power Dynamics in Romantic Rituals
The image is iconic: a man, down on one knee, gazing up at his beloved with a ring held high, offering not just his hand but his future. It’s a tableau as old as time, cemented in our collective psyche as the ultimate gesture of love and commitment. Yet, beneath the romantic veneer lies a […]