A viral video from a Nigerian wedding showed a first wife praying for her husband’s new, pregnant bride, stirring widespread debate online.
While many praised her maturity and strength, others doubted lasting peace in the polygamous union.
The touching yet controversial moment highlighted both compassion and the emotional complexities of polygamy.
A viral video from a Nigerian wedding has sparked mixed reactions after showing a first wife praying for her husband’s new bride.
In the clip, the new bride visibly pregnant knelt as the first wife placed her hands on her and prayed for peace, love, and safe delivery.
While many praised the woman’s grace and maturity, others doubted lasting peace in a polygamous marriage, saying emotions could change with time.
The video has since stirred widespread debate online about forgiveness, strength, and the realities of polygamy.
See the video that has got people talking. First wife seen praying for her husband’s new bride on their wedding day. Omo! Not everyone could stomach this kind of peace. pic.twitter.com/fJQKn07src
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) October 29, 2025
See some of the reactions below:
@Ahmad_abdussalm
Hope the second will not chase her out of the house
@Blockbaleen
She praying but deep down she’s binding and casting 💀💀💀”
@SemiNigerian
First stage always looks simple
@Asarailu_
Na like this e Dey sweet until the new wife start to Dey change am for first wife.
@Ischemia77
Women do not detest polygamy, they only hate poverty
@jayfreshgraphix
Take care of your chicken so you can eat big 🤝😂
In other news…. A tenant in Belgium has expressed shock after her landlord allegedly asked her to vacate her apartment because he found unwashed plates in her kitchen.
The woman, known on TikTok as @chefvee42, said she had lived in the property for nine years without issues until the landlord came to fix a fly-screen and saw dirty dishes.
According to her, he claimed that “leaving plates unwashed could stain the walls” and told her to find another place to live. She expressed disbelief, saying she had always kept the apartment reasonably clean.
The video has since gone viral, stirring debates about tenants’ rights and landlord responsibilities, with many questioning whether such an eviction is even lawful.
In other news…. Nigerian politician and husband of actress Mercy Johnson, Prince Odi Okojie, has faced criticism over a school renovation project in his hometown, Uromi, Edo State.
Okojie, through the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), has been renovating the Our Lady of Lourdes Girls Grammar School.
Sharing inspection clips on Instagram, he expressed satisfaction with the project, which includes building an Art Science Laboratory, renovating classrooms, constructing and equipping an ICT center, installing inverters, providing a borehole, solar streetlights, and more.
See some of the recations trailing the post below:
tessy_light “This man loves school very much, I can tell
omoba18_ “Commendable
gr8mmy “But this is what you’re elected to do. Enough of the paparazzi, please, as if you are doing us a favour
vicsea_luxury_empire , “Bravo”.
cassie_vera No accessibility entrance for kids with physical disability?
