A 29-year-old single lady has stirred controversy on social media after urging women to stop praying for marriage during the popular Hallelujah Challenge.
In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Canada-based lady explained that although she is 29, she is not desperate for marriage.
She questioned why women are always the ones praying to get married, asking why men cannot pray to marry them instead.
Woman Says She Prays for Money and Good Health, Not Marriage
The lady added that her focus is on personal growth, financial stability, and good health rather than marriage. According to her, she only prays for herself, her well-being, and the means to care for her family.
She described her decision not to rush into marriage as the best choice she has made, saying she prefers to invest in her personal development.
She said: “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?”
Social Media Reactions
The video has sparked a wave of reactions online as users shared mixed opinions.
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? Let everybody face their own prayer point abeg.”
Samlech said: “It’s not desperation to want marriage, but it shouldn’t be women doing all the praying either.”
House of Ary commented: “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 added: “Sometimes I stop to wonder what’s your business in people’s lives. Social media has made it easier to open your camera and make your opinion even if nobody cares. 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.”
Watch the video here…
“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?” – Lady cries out 🧎🏻♂️➡️ pic.twitter.com/e6XFPNNm7p
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) October 30, 2025