Miriam Ogbonna says men must give money to prove love, sparking mixed reactions and debate online

Nollywood actress Miriam Ogbonna has sparked widespread debate after stating that financial gifts are the only way a man can genuinely prove love to her.

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Miriam Ogbonna made the controversial remark on her X account, where she expressed the belief that words of affection are not convincing without monetary support.

The actress insisted that she would not accept declarations of love unless they were backed by financial gifts, describing money as a true measure of commitment.

“You have to give me money. Money is hard to come by,” she wrote, adding that receiving money from a love interest is a stronger expression of affection than words alone.

Her comments quickly generated mixed reactions across social media, with many users criticising her stance while others engaged in heated debates about love, materialism and relationships.

Some critics argued that equating love with money was unrealistic, while others defended her right to express personal expectations in relationships.

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The discussion has continued to trend online, reflecting ongoing public conversations around modern relationships and financial expectations.