A woman from South Sudan, Josephine Abyei Tong Akech, is happy and supportive after her husband, Mayen Koor, got married to another woman.

On April 7, 2025, Josephine shared her joy in a Facebook post. She congratulated her husband and warmly welcomed the new wife into their family.

“Congratulations my husband for bringing us our second wife,” she wrote.

Josephine’s post quickly gained attention, with many people surprised by her positive reaction to her husband’s second marriage. Her support shows a different perspective on polygamy in some cultures.

First wife

New wife