If you’re from Niger-Delta or marrying one of their sons or daughters, and looking for ideas on how to dress for your trad’ ceremony, you’ll love the photos of beautiful Niger-Delta traditional wedding attire for couples that I curated for you. In this post, you’ll find attires from every Niger-Delta state/ region including Ishan/ Itsekiri/ […]
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100 Unique Bridal Henna Designs for Hausa Muslim Weddings
Are you getting married soon and looking for unique henna design (laali) ideas for your Nikah ceremony or Hausa/ Fulani traditional wedding? In this post, I curated for you loads of unique wedding henna designs for hands and legs. Whether you prefer simple or intricate laali (henna) art patterns, you’ll find something you like. Play […]
Igbo Traditional Wedding Process Questions Answered (FAQs)
Are you planning an Igbo traditional marriage introduction and Igba Nkwu? Do you have questions regarding the Igbo traditional engagement processes or any stage of the customary marriage ceremony? We’ve got the answers for you – in this post. Sometimes confused grooms ask for clarification from non-Igbo friends and they’re told a mix of myths […]
Igba Nkwu Wine Carrying Ceremony Overview: Igbo Traditional Wedding
If you’re engaged to an Igbo fiance, you definitely want to know about the process of the igba nkwu nwanyi (wine carrying) part of the Igbo traditional marriage ceremony. In this post, you will find out everything about the process involved in planning for Igba Nkwu. Igba Nkwu Nwanyi (“bride’s wine carrying”, in English translation). It’s a major part of […]
Overview of Groom’s Customary First Visits to Meet His Igbo In-Laws
When planning to marry an Igbo lady, at some point, you’ll have to meet her parents face-to-face. How do you prepare for that first meeting with your Igbo in-laws? How many times is a would-be-groom expected to visit his future Igbo in-laws before getting their consent to marry their daughter? What are the things a […]