Former This Body Works For Me reality TV star, Wandi Ndlovu, recently tied the knot in a traditional Nigerian ceremony, but it was the price of her lobola (bride price) that had South Africans in stitches. The adult entertainer took to social media to share snapshots from her wedding, including the details of her lobola, which was set at 56,000 Naira—equivalent to roughly R670.
Wandi’s surprise announcement, along with the modest lobola price, quickly caught the attention of South African social media users, who had a field day responding with humorous comments. The hashtag #WandiNdlovuLobola trended as fans and followers reacted to the price in both South African rand and Naira. Many were shocked at how low the lobola amount seemed, considering Ndlovu’s fame as a reality TV personality
The reality star, who relocated to Nigeria in 2024, seems to be enjoying a fresh chapter in her life, having found love in the West African country. Sharing the details on Facebook, she revealed that her lobola was conveniently paid through EFT (electronic funds transfer), prompting even more playful comments from fans. “Bride price paid through EFT,” she wrote, adding a modern twist to the traditional ceremony.
While some may have expected a much higher lobola price for a public figure like Wandi, the ceremony itself reflected a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Fans across South Africa took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions, with many playfully comparing the price to the cost of a night out or a luxury meal. Wandi’s wedding may have had a modest lobola price, but it certainly sparked a much larger conversation on social media, showing that no matter the price, love and laughter are priceless.
