A Nigerian wife has reportedly refused to mourn her late husband following his death, insisting that the sidechic he had been involved with should be the one to grieve his passing instead.
The unusual story has gained widespread attention after surfacing on social media platforms, where users have expressed shock, amusement, and disbelief over the widow’s response to her husband’s demise.
Wife Walks Out of Funeral
According to an anonymous post circulating online, the widow attended her husband’s burial ceremony dressed impeccably, wearing bright red lipstick, but left immediately after the funeral rites were completed. Witnesses noted that her demeanor appeared calm and collected, seemingly unbothered by the loss.
She reportedly told close family members and attendees that the sidechic her husband had been involved with should be the one to mourn him. She refused to perform any of the customary rituals associated with widowhood or grief, shocking everyone present at the ceremony.
The post detailing the incident read:
“pls how can I get my late brother’s wife to mourn him. This woman came to the burial with pepper red lipstick and immediately they put him in the ground she went back…her excuse is we should get the sidechick he died with to mourn him…we don talk tire.”
Public Reaction and Online Debate
The incident quickly went viral online, sparking heated discussions across various social media platforms. Many users were divided in their reactions, with some sympathizing with the widow’s apparent disillusionment over her husband’s infidelity, while others criticized her for what they deemed a lack of respect for the deceased.
Comment sections were flooded with debates about morality, traditional mourning practices, and how spouses should respond to infidelity even in death. Some argued that her response was justified given the circumstances, while others insisted that societal expectations of mourning should prevail.
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Meanwhile, in a related story, a tragic event occurred in Benin, where a Nigerian man passed away after being attacked by his brother during a heated fight over a woman, despite both men being married.
The altercation was reportedly intense, and members of the local community were drawn to the scene. Footage shared on popular social media platforms captured the chaos, showing onlookers gathered and attempting to intervene as the conflict escalated.
The incident has reignited conversations about domestic disputes, jealousy, and the devastating consequences that can arise from conflicts over romantic relationships, emphasizing the need for dialogue, restraint, and adherence to law and order in resolving such disputes.