Groom Sent Out of Church for Beard in Nigeria
In a shocking wedding day incident, a Nigerian groom was sent out of a church ceremony for having a fully-grown beard. The groom, identified as Emeka Johnson, faced an unusual request from the officiating pastor, who insisted his beard was inappropriate for the sacred event. The pastor asked Emeka to leave the church, trim his beard, and only return when it was shaved.
The incident reportedly took place in South-East Nigeria, though the exact church location remains undisclosed. However, sources suggest the church belongs to a conservative Christian denomination. Emeka shared a video of the moment on social media, showing him sitting in a car with his best man before heading to a roadside barber to trim his beard.
Pastor’s Unusual Request
The officiating pastor refused to continue the wedding unless Emeka shaved his beard, sparking outrage online. The groom captured the experience, captioning the video: “I was sent out of church because of my beard on my wedding day.” The pastor’s insistence on the clean-shaven look raised eyebrows, with many questioning the basis of such a demand.
Social Media Buzz
The video quickly went viral, sparking a heated debate on social media, with users expressing mixed opinions on the incident.
Reactions:
@Chuks_O: “Sending him out on his wedding day because of a beard? That’s just wrong!”
@Ada_Naija: “I would be so mad as the bride! This shouldn’t even be an issue.”
@BlessingK: “This pastor needs to chill. Focus on the marriage, not the beard.”
@Oga_Jude: “Why the drama? Even Jesus had a beard. Let the man be!”
@NkechiLove: “I support the pastor. It’s a sacred ceremony, not a fashion show.”
@KingTunde: “If I was the groom, I’d walk out and never come back. Ridiculous!”
@Chinwe_C: “Beard or no beard, it’s about the vows! Pastor overreacted.”
@Olivia_James: “The bride should’ve stood up for him! It’s his wedding day.”
@Obi_Eze: “Honestly, I’m laughing at this. Only in Nigeria!”
@Mercy_Onye: “Churches need to relax with these strict rules. Let love lead.”
@PatriciaOkoye: “Cutting his beard won’t make him a better husband. Silly rule!”
