Throughout the world there are numerous cultures that practice different customs and traditions. These cultures have often established guidelines for people in society to follow and respect. Some societies practice their customs more leniently. On the other hand, some societies are very strict with their practices and strive to maintain and preserve their culture by teaching people customs and practicing them frequently. This is the case of Nigerian society. The Nigerian people follow specific rules and customs regarding marriage practices, social status and superstitions. The custom of marriage is a specific aspect of their culture that is strictly applied to all men and women in the society. The man's family should pay the bride's family a certain amount of money to marry the girl. This custom, along with many others, is demonstrated in the novel Bride Price, by Buchi Emecheta, when the protagonist, a young girl named Aku-nna, falls in love with a man named Chike, who comes from a family where people were once slaves. Throughout the novel, the customs of Nigerian society are explored as Aku-nna and Chike try to overcome their families' adversities. Aku-nna and his brother Nna-nndo live in Lagos with their father at the beginning of the novel. The two brothers grew up in Nigeria learning the customs and practicing them at a young age. Aku-nna, being the only woman in the house, takes on the responsibilities of the family just like all other women in Nigerian society. Women recognize the fact that it is their responsibility to do so and obey without question. When Aku-nna's father told her to prepare dinner, she willingly does so in order... middle of paper... ous” (100). These superstitions not only play a role in the daily lives of Nigerians, but some superstitions also relate to the custom of bride price. It was said, “if the bride price had not been paid, she would never have survived the birth of her first child” (168). Okonkwo still would not accept the bride price no matter how much money was offered to him because he "still refused to do so". consent to give his daughter to a slave” (162). When Aku-nna becomes pregnant shortly thereafter, the Nigerian superstition is maintained and she dies while giving birth to her son. Through Aku-nna's education, relationships, and experiences, the reader is able to gain an understanding of the customs and traditions followed in Nigerian society. The Bride Price by Buchi Emecheta is a good demonstration of the many aspects of Nigerian culture such as marriage practices, social status and superstitions.