nigerian traditional marriage festivals
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THE BEAUTY OF AFRICAN MARRIAGE.
NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE FESTIVALS
- IGBO - YORUBA -HAUSA
Different attires and rules are performed by these groups during marriage festivals, although they share some unique similarities.
MAJOR ETHNIC GROUPS:
. Ikwu Aka (Knocking) : to show and discuss his interest, like
an introduction.
Igba Nwku (Engagement): to be accepted by her family and
kinsmen( elders of the family)A very long list of reguirements is offered
to the groom.
THE IGBO TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE
IGBO MAIDEN.( mgbede)
She is kept in a very comfortable place for days before the wedding. There she does nothing, but eat and sleep.
She dances out beautifully to go greet the elders. As people cheer
Dressed in beautiful garments and a lot of beads. the chalk signifies her uniqueness
Now she reappears dressed to find her husband in the crowd and be joined.
Searching.
Searching.
Going to kneel before the kins men
Kola nut
Rejoicing after the blessings
After the couple blessings and prayers everyone begins to celebrate them
Gifts are given from the groom to the brides family and from random visitors to them both
Thank you. Now you can get married the igbo
way!!
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