VIDEO: Shock as Nigerian groom kicked out of church on wedding day over beard

A Nigerian man was kicked out of a church on his wedding day due to his beard.

A viral social post shows the groom’s face with a caption explaining the situation. According to the post, the pastor refused to perform the wedding ceremony unless the groom shaved his beard.

The video captures the moment the groom and his best man sit in a car, looking frustrated, before seeking out a roadside barber to trim the offending beard.

Watch the viral video below;

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The moment i was sent out church because of my beards. The pastor said he won’t wed us if i dont shave my beards. @Rachael | Content Creator #comedy #wedding #couple #couplegoals #lovestory #marriage #trending #funny

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The location of the church remains undisclosed, but the clip has ignited a heated discussion online.

Many have flooded the comment section, questioning the church’s strict policy and expressing sympathy for the couple.

Some argue that personal grooming choices shouldn’t interfere with sacred rituals, while others defend the church’s right to set standards.

Read some netizens’ reactions to the viral video below;

PIKITO661: “Some churches too dey do abeg. if I do court wedding I go do better reception in the evening with few friends and family members.i no get strength for church wahala.”

Palblackdiamond: “didn’t they see you during counseling to tell you about it?”

odinakaifeoma: “if na me be the wife nobody dey send my husband out of d church bec of his beard they should focus on telling him to be a selfless and responsible nd caring husband and father he’s look does not matte.”

chief wife ✌️: “as the wife, we will not be doing that wedding, I’m sorry. cause I see am like that and I like am. why alter the appearance I like? or maybe she complained sha.”

Jacinta Nwosu: “church’s don’t have such rights, do they know what makes his wife to love him. nobody Should try this with me ooooooooooooooo.”

Josephine Oisamaye: “this just don’t make sense. even Jesus and his disciples have beard.”

Chinwamercy: “Why you go carry that kind beard, it no dey irritate you?, its too much biko.”

Asa_Nwanyi_Egede: “E sweet me cos why will you carry that kind of Mop on your wedding befor ?? .”