Nigerian Woman, Obianuju Ritanwa, Announces End of Marriage After Bride Price Return

Nigerian woman Obianuju Ritanwa has publicly confirmed the end of her marriage following the return of her bride price, a traditional rite that formally signifies the dissolution of a marital union in many Nigerian cultures.

Ritanwa made the announcement on her verified Facebook page on Saturday, June 13, 2026, revealing that her ex-husband collected his bride price at her father’s house, bringing the marriage to an official close.

According to her, the couple had already been separated since May 20, 2023, before completing the customary process.

“Today, being June 13, 2026, my ex-husband collected his bride price at my father’s house. We have been separated since May 20, 2023,” she wrote.

Reflecting on the development, Ritanwa explained that she had previously shared her engagement and wedding with her online community and felt it was equally important to be transparent about the end of the relationship.

“I got engaged and posted it here. I got married and posted it here. I also think it is important to let you know that what I wished would last forever did not.”

While acknowledging the emotional weight of the situation, she maintained a calm and reflective outlook, describing the outcome as part of God’s will.

“It is nothing to celebrate, but it has happened. Everything that happens in my life, I accept as God’s will.”

Her post has since sparked widespread reactions online, with many social media users expressing sympathy, offering words of encouragement, and sharing thoughts on marriage, separation, healing, and life’s unexpected turns.

The announcement serves as a reminder that while many relationships begin with hopes of lasting forever, life’s journey can sometimes take an unexpected path, requiring strength, acceptance, and resilience.