A Nigerian man has sparked widespread conversation online after revealing that his close female friend filed for divorce just one week after her wedding—a decision prompted by domestic violence.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), user @skinnyniggr (Kunle) shared the story in response to a viral thread about short-lived marriages. According to him, the woman’s husband slapped her just two days after their wedding ceremony, leading her to immediately seek legal separation.
“My friend filed for a divorce a week after her wedding because her husband slapped her two days after. Her dad also had him arrested,” he wrote.
In a twist that stunned many, Kunle added that the man in question remarried just a few months later.
“Craziest part is he got married again some months after,” he added.
Social Media Reacts to the One-Week Marriage
The revelation triggered a flurry of reactions from users on X, with many applauding the woman for leaving early and setting boundaries against abuse.
@Nwagwukasarachi wrote:
“Women should normalize walking out of marriage when a man starts raising his hands, and men should also do the same when she starts raising her voice. Let others learn.”
@dii_imma added:
“Very good! Not the ones that’ll tell you ‘marriage is not a bed of roses’ so you must endure.”
Others debated the legal feasibility of such a quick divorce in Nigeria.
@chisom_ezinne commented:
“You can’t file for divorce a week after your marriage in Nigeria except with leave of court. You can only file for annulment unless the case qualifies under specific grounds.”
Some users speculated that the domestic violence may have been premeditated.
@nickleke wrote:
“Premeditated GBV. Those slaps were meant to ‘reset’ the relationship—assert dominance. Glad it failed.”
@dmayornoni emphasized the importance of preparation:
“Premarital counseling is very important. It might not reveal everything, but it helps identify patterns and red flags.”
The Bigger Picture: Abuse, Counseling, and Red Flags
This story adds to growing conversations around gender-based violence, toxic relationships, and the importance of early intervention. Many advocates stress that domestic abuse should never be tolerated—no matter how early or late it occurs in a marriage.
