A heartwarming video from a Nigerian wedding has taken the internet by storm, showcasing the mother of the bride distributing an array of valuable items, including bags of rice, coolers, school bags, gas cylinders, pots, and various other household goods, to wedding guests. The generous gesture has sparked widespread admiration and conversation online.
The video, which is currently trending on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), captures a vibrant scene with several women, one of whom is believed to be the mother of the bride, actively handing out the items. This rare and generous display of appreciation to wedding attendees has left many viewers in awe.
The caption accompanying the video reads: “The mother of the bride went all out for the guests,” highlighting the exceptional effort made by the bride’s mother to ensure that her guests left with meaningful and practical souvenirs from the wedding.
As the video gained traction online, social media users have shared their reactions, with many commending the gesture and others expressing surprise at the scale of the giveaways.
See some reactions below:
@omolade_snr: “The gas cylinder? The appliances?? How much them go pay for aso-ebi.”
@ifeoluwayimikaa: “The rice isn’t even my concern. Those appliances nko?”
@tomiifawole_: “I’m not even looking at the bag of rice. Just look at other items; trolley bags, pots, washing machines 🙆🏾♂️👀Omoooooo.”
@sisiolojuede: “Awon elegbe ni won, it can’t be for everybody.”
@lekhiat: “This type of wedding, if you no collect souvenirs, e go pain you die.”
@Judithoflagos: “See why Tinubu thinks he is working and seeing Nigerians as enjoyment people eh.”
@themultiplexfan: “Actually really like this. People saved and used money for daily upkeep to get outfits and transportation and accommodation for weddings. This is v sweet to give such useful gifts.”
@Quin_didi: “Abeg who’s doing this kind of wedding this month? E get some kin things I need for house.”
@dekkaxhi: “I have collected a tuber of yam as souvenir at a Yoruba wedding before, amidst other things. My best wedding party of 2024.”
@Jolli_Benny: “Yoruba parties>>>>> Remembered my colleague’s wedding, we got slippers, spag, semo, salt, tomatoes, pasta…as souvenirs.”
@itsniola: “You need to know the amount they always sell their asoebi!! And they always want to show class, they must compete!!! They’d always want that party to be spoken about till eternity.”
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They shared bag of rice at a wedding 😭 pic.twitter.com/tYNNlSn0aw
— Aridunu Gen j || Virtual Assistant (@Aridunu_jones) January 4, 2025
