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Internet reacts to a woman proposing marriage to her boyfriend

by Bongiwe Mati
Picture: X

Pictures of a woman kneeling with one knee asking for her boyfriend’s hand in marriage made it to social media platform X (formerly know as Twitter), creating a lot of conversation among social media users.

The proposal which was was clearly planned took place in a location that had beautiful beach and mountains views.

In the one photo, the lady who wore a dark green suit can be seen kneeling on one knee while holding her man’s hand.

The pictures were posted by local publication MDN News on the app, with the caption:

“She proposed and he said YES..”

She proposed and he said YES..❤?? pic.twitter.com/vyFT8xvdH2

— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) May 2, 2024

After the post was shared by the popular publication, many internet users shared contrasting views with some seeing the lady’s proposal as a beautiful thing, while some felt women should not to propose to men as in most African cultures there’s lobola (dowry) to be paid which needs a man to be financially ready for the responsibility.

Taking time to comment, internet users shared:

As a grown man, this to me is totally unacceptable…

Don’t know what else to say, Mara e yona ke Aowa from me ??

— ♤Ntho tse monate♤ (@TheRealPholosho) May 2, 2024

Others were happy with what they were seeing, commenting:

Woow.. let’s have more ladies’ proposing

— mycyclelife (@mycyclelifeza) May 2, 2024

One user noted:

Gender equality I am here for it ??????

— POCH OUT ? (@chinowordu) May 2, 2024

Another user jokingly said:

In this house ngeke kube nePeace, every small argument he’s gonna be reminded that he’s actually the bride.

— Gontse?? (@miss_machika) May 2, 2024

He must change his surname to hers as well.

— THELION (@Phiroane1) May 2, 2024

Also see: WATCH: Woman hilariously forgets she’s now married

 

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