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Traditional Weddings

Discover the rich culture of african traditional weddings, featured weddings include igbo traditional weddings, yoruba traditional weddings, hausa traditional weddings, ijaw traditional weddings, efik traditional weddings, tiv traditional weddings and more.

The Beauty of Culture: The 'Stern Faced' Ijaw Bride

Posted December 2, 2013 11:54am

The focus this week is the infamous ijaw community of the Niger Delta.

Did you know that Ijaw brides are not supposed to smile until she is been sprayed by her husband? Weird right……I thought so too.  So here's the scoop, from the moment she walks out and she's been cheered and sprayed by her friends, family and even her in-laws, she is not expected to smile or even give the slightest smile until her husband comes to spray her. Only from that point is she expected to smile.

Please don’t ask me why; as I have no idea whatsoever! What happens to gigglers like me?

 

Have Traditional Weddings Lost their Purpose?

Posted November 13, 2013 11:28pm

What's the purpose of the traditional wedding? Why was it instituted in the first place? What's its customary relevance? Does it stand a chance in modern Nigeria?