A woman recently shared her excitement on social media after her husband provided a substantial amount of foodstuffs as part of her marriage rites. While many admired the gesture, some were taken aback by the quantity and cost, with one commenter quipping, “If na me be the husband after all this, I will go and install automatic magu.”
In Yoruba culture, magu is a mystical safeguard believed to deter infidelity by harming anyone who might attempt it with another’s spouse. This comment reflects how some perceive acts of generosity in marriage as vulnerabilities that require extra protection.
Instead of appreciating the husband’s commitment, remarks like these cast a shadow over his intentions, reducing a meaningful gesture to a matter of material expense and mistrust. True commitment in marriage should be met with respect, not skepticism.
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