I get confused and ask myself most times that has african culture got something to do with romance in Marriage.
Meanwhile,culture is the way of life,most of our grand and greatgrandparents are not really romantic and it has been passed on to their children and great grand children and on and on.Since the last five years,i have made a research with few people around me and i discovered than only 32% of them are romantic in marriage/after marriage.Just yesterday someone(26yrs) told me that for the past 21yrs,he hasnt seen his dad hugged his mum talkless of a little kiss on the chin.Fellow nairalanders,ask yourself same question.When last did you see your dad,uncle,brother hugged,kiss(or do anything romantic.)with his wife.ARE WE AFRICANS NOT REALLY ROMANTIC,OR IT IS OUR CULTURE MAKING US NOT.
Pls share your view.

IMO, a good number of them didnt marry for love, probably out of obligation, age factor, probably unwanted pregnancy etc.
When you marry for all the right reasons, then i dont see why those would be lacking.
I might be wrong though.

If u see Africa couple sitting outside n looking at d moon together, is eida phcn jux took d light or dey are waiting for d pesticide to finish smelling...

From my purview, Africans are mainly logical beings as we were taught by the whites. We think and act logically. Although poverty has a role to play. For instance, an african girl will not value a flower given to her by her lover because she can't eat it, sell it or use it for any meaningful thing. She prefers gifts in monetry form.

On the other hand, the whites are logical and emotional. That is why they don't joke with their citizens.

who get time for romance!!!