There was unexpected drama at a restaurant when a man refused his girlfriend’s public marriage proposal, despite efforts from onlookers and her friends to convince him.

In a viral video, the woman is seen kneeling with a ring box, asking her long-time boyfriend to marry her. However, instead of accepting, the man shockingly refused and walked away, leaving everyone surprised.

Even as the crowd cheered him on and her friends tried to persuade him, he remained firm in his decision and ignored them all.

The video has sparked discussions on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Many people criticized the woman, saying a proposal should traditionally come from the man, especially in African culture. Some even called her desperate for making the move.