Woman congratulates husband on marrying new wife, sparks online debate

In a surprising social media post, a South Sudanese woman, Adut Garang, congratulated her husband for marrying a second wife, stirring mixed reactions online.

“Congratulations to my lovely husband for the new wife. I know you very well; you will take good care of us. I am so much proud of you, sweetie. Welcome to the family, baby girl. Feel free. We share in South Sudan,” Adut wrote.

The post quickly went viral, prompting both admiration and disbelief from social media users. Many expressed surprise at her warm acceptance of the new marriage, as such reactions are rare in contemporary settings.

In South Sudan, polygamy is culturally accepted in many communities, though reactions to it vary widely. Adut’s public welcome of her co-wife has sparked conversations about traditional family values and modern dynamics in polygamous unions.