In a Facebook post that has stirred mixed reactions, a woman identified as Josephine Abyei stunned social media users by celebrating her husband’s decision to take a second wife.
“Congratulations my husband for bringing us our second wife,” Josephine wrote on April 7, alongside photos of her husband, Mayen Koor, and his new bride, Arual Cyer Mayardit.
The post, which has gone viral, attracted praise from some netizens who hailed Josephine as a “rare gem” and a “real wife material.” Many lauded her for embracing polygamy without drama, calling her “heaven-sent.”
One user commented, “A good woman who understands that marriageable men are scarce, so she allowed her husband to help depopulate the street.”
Another praised her, saying, “She congratulated her husband for marrying a second wife. She’s happy, no drama, no nothing.”
However, not everyone bought into the hype. Some questioned the sincerity behind Josephine’s words, suggesting her calm demeanor may be a façade. “This woman is not congratulating her husband wholeheartedly — deep down, there is a hidden agenda,” one user claimed.
Critics also warned that romanticizing polygamy on social media could be masking deeper issues in the home, with one user bluntly stating: “The words are too short, maybe there’s hidden secrets.”
The viral post comes days after another woman, Buithat Lawal, made headlines for openly seeking a co-wife for her husband — reigniting the polarizing debate around modern-day polygamy in Africa.
As the conversation continues online, many are asking: Is this a display of maturity or a sign of silent submission?
