Man Pays $77,000, 297 Cows to Marry Bride, Beats Rival’s $25,000 Offer in South Sudan

Man pays $77,000, 297 cows to marry bride, beats rival’s $25,000 offer in South Sudan

GistReel A dramatic dowry contest in South Sudan has ended with businessman Thon Chol Riak officially marrying Atong Aguto Monyroor after outbidding a rival suitor with an eye-watering offer that included $77,000 in cash, 297 cows and several plots of land. The lavish wedding ceremony was held on February 1, 2026, following weeks of nationwide attention as details of the competing offers surfaced on social media and local platforms. South Sudan …

297 Cows, $77,000 Cash: South Sudanese Groom Wins Bride in Dowry Showdown — Akelicious

A South Sudanese man, Thon Chol Riak, has married his bride, Atong Aguto Monyroor in a lavish wedding ceremony after a stiff competition from a rival. The high profile wedding took place on February 1, 2025, after months of public interest surrounding the couple’s courtship. The marriage competition, rooted in Dinka tradition, involved public dowry negotiations including livestock, cash, land, and other valuable assets. The competition began in …

South Sudanese man weds bride after paying $77,000 dowry in cash, 297 cows and plots of land, defeating his competitor who offered $25,000, 158 cows - Newsy People

A South Sudanese man, Thon Chol Riak, has married his bride, Atong Aguto Monyroor in a lavish wedding ceremony after a stiff competition from a rival.   The high profile wedding ceremony took place on February 1, 2026, after months of public interest surrounding the couple’s courtship.   The marriage competition, rooted in Dinka tradition, involved public dowry negotiations including livestock, cash, land, and other valuable assets.    Among man…