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Money marriage refers to a marriage where a girl, usually, is married off to a man to settle debts owed by her parents.[1][2] The female is referred to as a money wife. Money marriage is known to be a practice in Becheve, in south eastern Nigeria where girls as young as three get married in such a way. The practice is illegal in Nigeria.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Nigeria's young daughters are sold as 'money wives'". Al Jazeera. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Money wives: The Nigerian girls sold to repay debts". BBC. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  3. ^ "'Money wives': Nigerian girls sold off to settle debts". France 24. 9 June 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2020.