With Akwete weaves, old-school George, hollandaise wrappers, isi agụ robes, coral beads and bold ichafu head ties, the event spotlighted a revival of post-colonial bridal aesthetics.
We’re in such a vibrant era with the younger generation adding their unique energy and humour to culture, and honestly, we’re ...
Igbo traditional weddings, also known as Igba Nkwu Nwanyi (wine-carrying ceremony), are one of the most vibrant and meaningful marital rites in Nigeria. The ceremony is rooted in deep cultural values, ...
In many Igbo communities, it is believed that marriage is meant for mature men, not boys. Therefore, only real men who are ready and well equipped financially can pay the exorbitant bride price and ...
ONITSHA — Former Military governor of old Anambra State, Col. Robert Akonobi (rtd), has pleaded with Igbo parents to reduce the bride price of their daughters so that ‘’our young boys can marry them.” ...
An Akure Magistrate Court described Igbo custom as barbaric, evil, and ungodly because it denied a father access to his children over the non-payment of the bride price to the wife’s family.
It is a familiar story. A young man is sure he wants to marry the Igbo lady of his choice, until he sees a list as long as his wildest dreams. s segun akande Follow Loud music bellows in the ...
An Akure Magistrate Court has declared as barbaric, evil and ungodly a part of Igbo custom which denied a father access to his children over non-payment of bride price to the wife’s family. It said: ...
Harrison Emefiele, gwara BBC Igbo ma bụrụkwa onye otu ya bụ 'Behind Bars' tinyere aka n'okwu ịgbapụta Chinwe, nwa adị afọ iri na isii enyere nwoke dị afọ iri ise na ụma ka ọlụ gwara BBC na enweghị ...
Behind a chartreuse veil, stitched with pearls of the same color, a woman gazes at the camera. Her gele, a signifier of her Nigerian heritage, is artfully wrapped around her head and stacks of beaded ...