Nigerian Man Calls Off Wedding After Fiancée Refuses to Quit High-Paying Job
Social media is buzzing after a Nigerian man called off his engagement because his fiancée refused to quit a job that would pay her three times more than his salary.
The story was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a friend of the woman, and it quickly gained attention after being reposted by popular entertainment and current affairs blogger @instablog9ja.
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The Story Behind the Breakup
According to the friend, identified as @StarBede on X, the couple got engaged earlier this year, with their traditional wedding planned for next month. However, things took a turn when the woman landed a new job in September with a significantly higher salary—three times more than her fiancé’s earnings.
@StarBede explained that the man felt threatened by her new income and gave her an ultimatum: either quit the job or he would end the engagement. The woman refused to resign, leading the man to follow through on his ultimatum and call off the wedding. Despite efforts to reason with him, he remained firm in his decision.
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Full Narration from the Woman’s Friend
Here is a full narration of the events:
My friend got engaged in May this year and their traditional wedding was meant to be in November. She called me yesterday in tears to tell me the engagement had been called off.
She got a new job last month and the salary is so huge that she will earn three times more than the guy.
He was uncomfortable with it and asked her to reject it or the engagement would be called off. He said she won’t respect him if she earns that much.
All efforts to convince him proved ineffective and she agreed to call the engagement off.
I can’t believe this is happening in 2024!
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Netizens Weigh in As Nigerian Man Calls Off Wedding After Fiancée Refuses to Quit Job
The story sparked heated discussions on X, with many users sharing their opinions on the situation. While some dismissed the story as made-up, others expressed their frustration at men who expect women to contribute financially but can’t handle it when they do well for themselves. here are some of the reactions:
@Onyenna_x:
Silly stories…the only thing that will make a man call off a wedding because of work, is if the work will take the woman to another city or country
@yallmeetbenny2:
What do men what ? Y’all will keep asking what do women bring to the table now someone is hardworking and you’re jealous
@Akubuevalentine:
He must have seen some signs life will be miserable for him if he goes on to marry her. Some women are not just good at being richer than their man 😎
@osechidera:
This is a war between Logic and Ego
Except the guy has a job that is able to feed the family even without the Lady working
then he doesn’t have the right to do so.
Women should also avoid any man that’ll try to hold them down.
@tosin_olaluwoye:
So why is she crying? How do you dodge a bullet, and the next thing you are doing is crying? How??
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