In recent times, there's been a lively discussion about whether women should be allowed to propose marriage to men. This debate was sparked by a viral video of a woman who took a bold step and proposed to her boyfriend at a mall in Lagos. Unfortunately, he said no, which raised questions about whether women should take the lead in proposals.

Despite some negative reactions, there are stories of women who have successfully proposed to their partners. For example, in June 2017, Nigerian comedian Etinosa Idemudia went public with her proposal to her boyfriend, Bucci Franklin, in a restaurant. She shared her nervous but joyful moment on Instagram, where she received a "yes" from him.

In 2015, another Nigerian woman gained attention when she proposed to her boyfriend at her workplace. Her colleagues celebrated the moment, and her boyfriend accepted the proposal with a sweet kiss on the forehead.

Opinions on this issue vary widely. Omolara Seweje, an entrepreneur, believes that women who propose are showing courage and should be admired. However, she advises against making such proposals in public due to traditional views.

Broadcaster Foluso Ojo also supports the idea of women proposing but acknowledges that societal expectations can make it challenging. She points out that people often follow traditions more strictly at home compared to other countries.

Baker and entrepreneur Omolola Fadumiye supports women proposing to men, arguing that it’s outdated to say only men should propose. She feels that if a woman is ready for a commitment, she should not wait for a man to take the first step.

Jane Anagboso agrees that women should be careful about how they propose but believes there's nothing wrong with a woman making the first move.

However, not everyone is on board with this idea. Kolade Peters, a public servant, believes that tradition should be upheld and that the role of proposing should remain with men. He worries about the potential disappointment if a woman is turned down.

Sales and Customer Service Specialist Abiola Isaac shares similar concerns, feeling that a woman proposing might not be taken seriously and could face unwanted stigma. He thinks that while western influences are changing traditions, our society may not be ready for such changes just yet.

Overall, while there’s no one right answer, the conversation continues as more people consider what’s best for their own relationships and happiness.

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