Entrepreneur Kweku Frimpong emphasises that while African culture values family support in marriage, the ultimate decision should rest with the couple. During his appearance on The Brotherhood Show on Joy Prime, he stated, “In African culture, marriage involves family—you need their support. If they are withdrawing their backing, it raises the question: who will support you? This situation can undermine your position.” He noted that losing family support should prompt any man to reconsider, but emphasised that any opposition must be based on valid reasons.
“If you are my family, your concerns should be substantial enough for me to take them seriously,” he explained, adding that only “health grounds” would be an automatic deal-breaker. Otherwise, he said, “Even if I approach the situation cautiously, I will do my best, even if you still disagree.” Mr. Frimpong argued that marriage has shifted from being a family contract to a personal decision.
Kweku Frimpong emphasised that marriage is ultimately a union between two individuals, not a decision to be dictated by family members. He argued that failed arranged marriages demonstrate that parental choice does not guarantee success. “They may have a point, but the understanding is between the two of you. The bond exists between you two—it is you who will live with that person,” he explained.
He urged parents to guide rather than condemn, particularly over matters of appearance. “If you feel there’s something about the lady, just call her and advise her. You can’t just kill something like that,” he said, recalling a case where a mother opposed a relationship simply because the woman wore an anklet.
Frimpong appealed to families not to judge prospective partners based on outward factors such as clothing, hairstyle, or personal expression. “The world is evolving. We beg parents not to judge people based on their dressing, choice of hair, or behaviour,” he noted.
Concluding with his personal conviction, he stated: “I have found my love. They wouldn’t know her better than me. I have studied her. I’m mature enough to know what I want. I would go with my girl with my conscience.” For him, while family support remains valuable, superficial judgments must be rejected, and the final decision should rest with the couple themselves.
Source: Gifty Nsumba
