Woman Becomes 1st to Wed Out of 50 Grandchildren, Wedding Video Trends: “She Broke Family Curse”
- A Nigerian woman’s wedding stirred excitement online after she emerged as the very first to get married out of 50 grandchildren in her extended family
- Her sister proudly shared the news on TikTok, posting vibrant clips from the event that captured the bride and groom dancing joyfully while guests sprayed money
- The milestone sparked mixed reactions from social media users, who filled the comment section with messages of surprise, admiration, and celebration
A Nigerian woman has gone viral after becoming the first woman on her mother’s side to get married, despite there being 50 grandchildren in the family.
The beautiful wedding and the reactions of people at the event was documented in a series of TikTok videos.
Source: TikTok
Lady becomes first bride among 50 grandchildren
The bride’s sister, who shared the post online, bragged that out of 50 grandchildren from their mother’s side, her sister was the very first to tie the knot.
She shared a video from the colourful wedding ceremony, capturing her sister dancing excitedly with her husband while guests sprayed money on them in celebration.
According to the TikTok user identified as @dimma2669, her sister has now set a record in their maternal family by being the first to get married.
Source: TikTok
She captioned her post:
“My sister is the first to get married from my maternal side out of 50 grandchildren.”
In the video, she could be seen dancing with excitement over the milestone, as her sister achieved something that had never been done before in their mother’s lineage.
The clips also showed the beautiful couple displaying various dance moves as they enjoyed their big day.
Following the post, netizens trooped to the comment section to share their thoughts and reactions.
First in 50: Reactions as woman weds
ngozionwutalobi said:
"And as she marry, she don door for others sharp."
Makafui stressed:
"She broke a family curse, congratulations to her."
Rachael shared:
"You say 50 grandchildren keh???"
Shespretty wrote:
"And the wedding come loud . Congrats."
zinny stressed:
"No need to call people.children and grandchildren alone."
Mecky's Treat added:
"Abeg una too fine for family see bride nah."
Rosy_Snow1 stated:
"Like this now door don open for others."
Mino-mino Nwa wrote:
"Two grandson are married and they did traditional marriage oo. 3 granddaughters married and nah only introduction, I might not be the first to do a full traditional marriage cos I'm not ready now, but I must do a proper traditional marriage."
Som said:
"God abeg run am for me nii my Grandma don wait tire "
user95292810660936 added:
"Am first grandchild to get married from both my maternal and paternal side my marriage will be 5 yrs next week with two boys."
Cake/Surprise vendor in Nsukka noted:
"I wonder how it will be for my own maternal side cos we're over seventy something grandchildren."
Declassicaloracl added:
"Congratulations to her, Ur mom is my mom's classmate. I came to de wedding with her in oraukwu."
Nurse Rose wrote:
"I was the second my senior sis the first and we gave our grandma three great grandchildren before she died last two months."
WENDY said:
"Asheobi na water. Congratulations to her."
nsukkahairstylist stated:
"I wish we had dis unity…. I am the first female great granddaughter but omo both paternal and maternal sides are messed up…. So so confused and competitive being."
prettyJOJO wrote:
"Congratulations dear. I connect with faith mine is next."
GABNAILS1 added:
"Una no planty shared. my great-grandfather gave birth to 12 children 12 children gave birth to 37 grand children 37 grand children gave birth to 106 great-grandchildren Omo. I no de even remember everybody sef."
GEN-LUXE Fresh wash said:
"If na from my own side now dem go ask you if you are the first to get married people wey dey ment."
The beautiful wedding took social media by storm and got many people talking online about the lady's relationship and the effect of it on the other ladies in the family who are yet to marry.
We spoke to Mr. Godwin of GoRu Marriage Counselling and a relationship therapist to understand how the lady's big day might affect the rest of the family.
Mr. Ogwuche Godwin has this to say:
"Yes, being the first to marry in a large family can have both emotional and social effects. For other family members, it can create pressure, comparison, or expectations, especially if there’s a pattern or 'family curse' mindset. Some may feel rushed or anxious about their own relationships, while others may feel inspired or encouraged."
"For the person marrying first, it can also be stressful because of family attention, scrutiny, or questions. The key is to focus on your own timing and readiness, not the expectations of others."
"Marriage should be about when you and your partner are ready, not who gets there first."
We pushed further with our question and asked a daring one on how this event might make the bride feel on her day.
The relationship therapist said:
"Being the first to marry in a big family can bring mixed emotions. On one hand, there can be excitement, pride, and a sense of accomplishment, especially if people see it as 'breaking the curse' or setting an example. On the other hand, it can also feel pressure-filled or lonely, because everyone is watching and expecting you to 'get it right.'"
"Some people may feel nervous about family reactions, comparisons, or how their marriage will influence others. The important thing is to stay focused on your own journey, your partner, and your readiness, rather than letting family expectations overshadow your happiness."
The TikTok video of her wedding is below:
Lady breaks family record with wedding
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian lady identified as Annie Nice went viral after she broke a family record by becoming the first woman in her lineage to get married. Annie shared a video of her wedding on TikTok, proudly noting that her joy was not just about finding love but also about achieving something no other woman in her family had done before.
The heartwarming video captured beautiful moments from her big day and quickly caught the attention of social media users. Many trooped to the comment section to celebrate with her, with some women openly praying to experience the same breakthrough in their own families.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
