This archive report was first published on 25 October 2019.
Published on October 25, 2019, a Kenyan woman has made headlines after featuring in an American reality TV show, 90 Day Fiance.
The show, which airs on TLC, follows couples from different countries who are dating or married to US citizens.
Benjamin, a 33-year-old divorced father of one, traveled to Akinyi's small village in Kenya to meet her family and ask for her hand in marriage.
However, he was shocked to discover that he did not have enough money to cater for Akinyi's bride price, and had to approach her brother for help with the dowry negotiations.
According to the show, Benjamin and Akinyi met through an international dating app, and he asked her to do the vulcan salute to confirm she was not a hoax.
Despite the language barrier and cultural differences, the couple has decided to take a chance on each other and get married.
However, Akinyi's father was shocked by the whiteness of his daughter's fiancé, and it remains to be seen how their relationship will unfold.
