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!!