A Nigerian lady recently went viral on social media after reportedly rejecting her boyfriend’s marriage proposal, citing a rather unusual reason. According to reports, she refused the proposal because nobody was recording the moment when he knelt down to ask her to marry him.
The story was first shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @kaymartin_iv and quickly attracted widespread attention online, sparking mixed reactions from netizens who were both amused and baffled by her rationale.
Lavish Proposal Setup at Home
According to @kaymartin_iv, the boyfriend had meticulously planned a romantic proposal at his home, aiming to surprise his girlfriend and create a memorable moment for both of them.
The setup reportedly included an elaborate arrangement of flowers, candles, balloons, a cake, wine, and other decorative elements meant to enhance the romantic atmosphere. Once everything was perfectly arranged, the boyfriend left the scene briefly, expecting his girlfriend to walk in and be delighted by the surprise he had orchestrated.
Lady Rejects Proposal Over Missing Cameras
Despite the effort and thought put into the surprise, the lady reportedly said “NO” to the proposal. Sources claim that her refusal was not due to the proposal itself but because there were no cameras to capture the moment, nor was there anyone present to record the occasion for posterity.
She allegedly instructed her boyfriend to plan another proposal that could be properly recorded, emphasizing that she wanted the event to be documented and shared, perhaps on social media or with friends and family.
The post by @kaymartin_iv explained the incident in detail: “This guy was proposing to his girl and we helped him set up at his house. Flowers, candles, balloons, cake, wine etc. Then we left. Akuti she said NO and told him to plan another proposal because whilst he was on his knee, she realised there were no cameras and nobody recording.”
Netizens React to the Incident
The story quickly went viral, with social media users expressing disbelief at the lady’s reasoning. Many found the reason for rejecting the proposal superficial, while others commented humorously about the importance some people place on social media documentation over genuine moments of intimacy and commitment.
Some users sympathized with the boyfriend, praising his effort and expressing astonishment at the rejection despite the elaborate setup, while others debated the growing influence of social media culture on personal milestones like marriage proposals.
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The incident has sparked discussions online regarding modern relationships, the pressure to make social media-worthy moments, and the impact of expectations in romantic gestures in the digital age. It remains a trending topic as users continue to share opinions and reactions about the lady’s viral proposal rejection.