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| If A Man Marries An Orphan, Who Gets The Bride Price? by Chukwunonso2006(op): 7:27pm On Oct 13, 2025 |
Let’s assume she has no immediate family. I was just wondering and couldn’t find anything about it online. |
| Re: If A Man Marries An Orphan, Who Gets The Bride Price? by NIGHTMARE0O7: 7:34pm On Oct 13, 2025 |
Doesnt she hav uncles. Both his mum nd dads side? 2 Likes |
| Re: If A Man Marries An Orphan, Who Gets The Bride Price? by Chukwunonso2006(op): 7:43pm On Oct 13, 2025 |
I said assuming she has no relatives. |
| Re: If A Man Marries An Orphan, Who Gets The Bride Price? by immortalcrown(m): 7:54pm On Oct 13, 2025 |
Chukwunonso2006:Nobody can exist without having relatives. Any of her paternal male relatives will receive the bride price. 1 Like |
| Re: If A Man Marries An Orphan, Who Gets The Bride Price? by meobizy(m): 8:11pm On Oct 13, 2025 |
If the child was raised in an orphanage, I believe the matrons will collect the bride price. Orphans are allowed to live independent lives away from the establishment from adulthood. It doesn’t stop them from seeing their peers as siblings and the authorities as parents. |
| Re: If A Man Marries An Orphan, Who Gets The Bride Price? by thesicilian: 8:40pm On Oct 13, 2025 |
Most Nigerian girls are orphan even with both parents alive. 1 Like |
| Re: If A Man Marries An Orphan, Who Gets The Bride Price? by Christistruth00: 3:10pm On Oct 14, 2025 |
Chukwunonso2006:Someone from her clan in her hometown can stand in usually her clan leader |
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