29-Year-Old Canada-Based Lady Sparks Debate as She Warns Women Against Praying for Marriage During Hallelujah Challenge
A Canada-based Nigerian lady has stirred controversy online after advising women to stop praying for marriage during the popular Christian prayer program, Hallelujah Challenge.
In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the 29-year-old lady explained that she is single but not desperate to get married. She questioned why women are always the ones praying for marriage instead of men doing the same.
“Let women normalise not praying for marriage at Hallelujah Challenge. I’m 29 and I don’t pray for marriage and I’m not desperate. What happens to a man praying for a marriage? Why is a man not praying to marry me?” she said.
Her remarks quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users.
Maney wrote: “Funny how women say they’re not desperate but still want a man praying for them. So who’s the desperate one now? If you’re truly not praying for marriage, why care if a man is?”
Samlech added: “It’s not desperation to want marriage, but it shouldn’t be women doing all the praying either.”
House of Ary gave a more reflective take: “Location has a lot to do with topics like this. There’s usually a shift in perspective. Environment shapes exposure, and reshapes priorities. Many change their views on marriage, success, or family once they experience life in a different space. It’s not denial, it’s growth.”
Kelvin however criticized her stance, writing: “Sometimes I stop to wonder what’s your business in people’s lives. Someone joins the Hallelujah Challenge to pray for marriage, you join to pray for something else. What’s your problem with the other person praying for marriage? You all need to learn the habit of minding your business.”
💭 Opinion: Between Faith and Freedom — The Evolving Conversation on Marriage and Modern Women
This viral video has once again reopened an age-old conversation — should women actively pray for marriage, or simply live and let life happen?
While the lady’s perspective may sound bold or even controversial to some, it mirrors a growing shift among younger women, especially those living abroad, who are redefining what fulfillment means. In today’s world, more women see marriage not as an achievement, but as a partnership that should come naturally and mutually — not one-sidedly begged for in prayer.
However, faith remains personal. For many Nigerian women, especially those raised in faith-based environments, praying for marriage is not desperation; it’s devotion. It’s a reflection of hope, not weakness.
The problem isn’t in praying — it’s in assuming there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to desire love. Some women pray for marriage. Others pray for peace, career growth, or self-discovery. Both are valid.
In the end, the lady’s words highlight a cultural evolution — one where faith, feminism, and personal choice are learning to coexist. But perhaps the real lesson here is simple: pray for what aligns with your heart, and respect what others pray for too.
Because whether in Lagos or Canada, everyone’s journey to fulfillment follows its own timeline — and its own prayer point.
