MY YORUBA BRIDE 1

written by Royal David

In Africa precisely, a traditional marriage is one that is highly respected by the families of the couples and as such cannot be done without. It’s also known in some places as the Native Law and custom.

We have different cultures and ethnic groups in Nigeria but today we’ll be looking at the Western part. I wouldn’t want to bore you with all the details of the Yoruba traditional wedding but will simply give you an idea of the things you’ll need to come with to ask for the hand of your Yoruba bride.

Below is a sample of an engagement list (it’s open to change depending on the family of the bride)

• 2 decanter bottles
• 2 bottles of honey
• 4 cartons of assorted juice
• 4 cartons of canned drinks
• 2 cartons or packs of bottled water
• 1 bag of salt
• 1 bag of rice
• 1 keg of groundnut oil/palm oil
• 1 roll of sugar in packs
• Salt in bowl
• Aadun in bowl
• 42 tubers of yam
• 42 ataare
• 42 eja osan
• 42 obi ajoopa
• 42 orogbo
• 1 she goat
• Baskets of mixed fruits
• A Box
• 2 set of shoes and bags
• 2 set of lace and gele
• Set of jewelries
• 2 set of Ankara
• Holy bible (for Christians)
• Holy quran, prayer mat, white hijab, muslim rosary, and praying kettle (Muslims)

Hmmmmm! what a list, did you see that of Davido's elder sister in previous post, na wa o!

Next time we’ll be looking at the Dowry and monetary aspect.

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