The question of whether African women living in Europe are becoming less submissive to their husbands has sparked intense debate across social media and Christian circles. In a recent discussion featuring Evangelist Isaac Arthur, Nana Serwaa (Akosua Afriyie), and Apostle Solomon Owusu, the conversation explored how migration, legal systems, and changing cultural values can affect marriage.
The discussion has generated strong reactions because it touches on issues that many African families living abroad encounter.
Akosua Afriyie’s Perspective
During the discussion, Akosua Afriyie shared her observations about family life in Germany. According to her, women enjoy extensive legal protections, and in some situations a husband can even be removed from the home through legal processes.
She also referred to a statement she saw on TikTok suggesting that in Germany, children come first, women second, dogs third, while men are not considered at all. Whether or not this reflects reality, she used it to illustrate what she believes is a shift in family dynamics that some African immigrants experience.
Her comments resonated with some viewers while others argued that such experiences should not be generalized to all families or to Germany as a whole.
Praise for Respect Within Marriage
One moment that stood out was when Evangelist Isaac Arthur expressed excitement after hearing Akosua Afriyie speak positively about her husband.
In an era where social media often highlights conflict, criticism, and divorce, publicly appreciating one’s spouse was presented as a refreshing example of mutual respect.
Many viewers believe marriages thrive when husbands and wives speak well of each other both privately and publicly.
Apostle Solomon Owusu’s Biblical Admonition
Apostle Solomon Owusu emphasized the biblical teaching that wives should be submissive to their husbands.
For many Christians, submission is understood as part of God’s design for marriage and is expected to exist alongside a husband’s responsibility to love, honor, and sacrifice for his wife. Others interpret these passages differently, emphasizing mutual submission and partnership in marriage.
Whatever one’s theological position, the discussion reminded believers that marriage should reflect love, respect, and commitment rather than domination or abuse.
Rights and Responsibilities Must Go Together
One important lesson from the discussion is that legal rights and biblical responsibilities are not necessarily in conflict.
European countries have laws designed to protect individuals from abuse and domestic violence, regardless of gender. Those protections are important. At the same time, healthy marriages depend on qualities that laws alone cannot create—love, humility, communication, forgiveness, and mutual respect.
Neither husbands nor wives should misuse legal protections or religious teachings to control or mistreat one another.
A Conversation Worth Having
The debate raises important questions:
- Has migration changed traditional African family values?
- Can biblical teachings on marriage coexist with modern legal systems?
- Are social media narratives influencing how couples treat one another?
- How can African families abroad preserve healthy marriages while adapting to a different culture?
These questions deserve thoughtful discussion rather than sweeping conclusions.
Final Thoughts
Marriage remains one of society’s most important institutions, regardless of where a couple lives. While cultural environments may influence relationships, every marriage is unique.
Instead of assuming that all African women in Europe behave the same way—or that all men face the same challenges—it is more constructive to encourage marriages built on love, mutual respect, accountability, and understanding.
The discussion involving Evangelist Isaac Arthur, Akosua Afriyie, and Apostle Solomon Owusu has reignited an important conversation about balancing cultural values, legal rights, and biblical principles in today’s world.
What is your opinion? Has living in Europe changed the dynamics of African marriages, or does the success of a marriage depend more on the character and commitment of the husband and wife than on where they live?
