Kanayo O. Kanayo defends Mbaise people over bride price controversy
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the bride price culture in Mbaise, Imo State, following a viral video in which a young man claimed he was asked to pay ₦1 million as bride price.
In a video addressing the controversy, Kanayo dismissed the claims as exaggerated and unfairly targeted at Mbaise traditions.
“My attention has been called to a video making the rounds that a young man went to Mbaise and was asked to bring one million naira as bride price,” he began.
The opinionated actor further clarified that bride prices vary from family to family, even within Mbaise.