Tag: Bribe price

A “bride price” is what the groom’s family pays their future in-laws at the start of their marriage. The payment can be in the form of money, gifts, or a combination of the two. It’s sometimes paid all at once, but instalments aren’t uncommon. It is also widely practiced in Thailand, China, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and Papua New Guinea. The braided price culture is primarily practiced in African countries. The cost is determined by what the bride’s family requests.