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'90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days'; Benjamin Has To Pay $10K – $15K As Bride Price, He Is Really Sweating The Dowry
'90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days'; Benjamin Has To Pay $10K – $15K As Bride Price, He Is Really Sweating The Dowry
90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days; Benjamin is ready to meet the love of his life and is preparing for his trip to Kenya. He is looking forward to meeting Akinyi. They have been together only for a few months. But Benjamin doesn’t have a doubt in his mind about loving Akinyi. But in this love story, there is a big financial catch. Benjamin has to pay $10-15k as dowry for Akinyi’s hand in marriage. Let’s take a look at how freaked out he is about it.
90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days; Akinyi’s Letter To Benjamin
Akinyi has sent Benjamin a letter to help him out with the visa. One letter is just about saying hi. Benjamin was thrilled to see her handwriting and how it related to her personality. He also has a list of cultural notes he is supposed to observe during his travel. It is important for him since he will be meeting Akinyi’s family for the first time. In their last conversation, Akinyi told Benjamin about the bride price.
He has to offer money to his parents to get engaged. At the time, Benjamin was shocked and confused. He did some research about bride price and its cultural significance. It is either money, cows or both to that the groom gives to the bride’s family. Some families can expect a really huge amount up to 10-15k USD. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the amount.
90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days; Benjamin Is Worried About Akinyi’s Family Asking For a High Bride Price
Benjamin is worried about Akinyi’s family asking for a high bride price. Since he is American, they might think that he has a lot of money to offer. But Benjamin has made it clear that he lives a modest life and has already spent a large amount on the trip. He is fretting over the fact that he might face a lack of funds. Since he doesn’t want to be rude to the family, Benjamin is stressing out over his financial situation. He is hoping to make a really good first impression. But if Akinyi doesn’t get her family’s approval, they don’t get to be together.
90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days; Benjamin’s Students Expressed Their Concern
Earlier, we saw Benjamin’s students express concern over his decision. They thought that what he is doing is a bit too much. They are hoping for his safety and are worried about the well-being of their teacher. One of his students pointed out what would happen if Akinyi is not the same as she is via texting and face time. Benjamin agreed that it’s his worst fear. But he has stated that she understands him and makes him happy. Benjamin considers Akinyi to be the love of his life.
What do you think will happen if Benjamin isn’t able to arrange the dowry? Let us know in the comments below. Stay tuned for more 90 Day Fiance updates.
J baaey
All I could say is akinyi s family must have mercy on Benjamin,he is not as rich as they think he is,at least if they could ask him to pay half or whatever he has then pay the rest later,I would beg and plead with them,he has travelled all this way to meet his true love ,please don’t ruin your daughter s happiness this way!us as parents must understand,he came all the way with a pure heart to meet his love sending him back without his love it will ruin him,please have mercy on the poor Benjamin!!!you also need to consider that he still have to look after your daughter in america if you take all his savings how on earth is he suppose to meet your daughter’s needs,please this is unreasonable!
Guest4579
Perhaps he should GROW UP first, finish his education and become a legitimate pastor with a JOB. And what’s the rush?! After all, if it’s “true love” it will stand the test of time. Right?! If that silly girl can’t wait then she is too immature. Think of all the wives and husbands who are in the military who are separated for TWO YEARS. When they marry they will vow “for better, for worse.” They had better seriously consider what they are doing, i.e., each is LEGALLY binding themselves to someone else so they had better know the character of the person to whom they are linking themselves. Consider this: we all drive on the roads. How devoted would they be if there was an accident and one of them became a quadriplegic? Would the other person be prepared to work a full-time job and also take care of the other person’s needs without any sex for the next 30 years? THAT is when you know it is real love and not mere hormones or infatuation.
Guest4579
Oh please! Benjamin acts like an adolescent. On the show he first introduced himself as a ‘pastor.’ Later it is revealed that he is not a pastor and has no degree and is not ordained. He hasn’t even finished his schooling yet and set himself up in his career – and he wants to go fly around the world and marry someone?! Secondly, he hasn’t bothered to do his homework at all about her culture. Akini’s father is right to question this kid. How can a grown man not know about a “dowry” or “bride price?” Why was he going over there if he isn’t serious – for a fling? And then wearing his casual clothes as if it’s a weekend and he’s going shopping or to a ball game when everyone else is in a suit. Really?! This child is not a grown man nor is he prepared to take on the role of husband at all. He’s already cranked out one kid. He’d better stop letting his hormones rule his head, finish his education first and grow up as a man.