Dear Yoruba brides-to-be, it’s time to switch things up! This is an open letter to you damsels to embrace the dynamic aso-oke ...

If there’s one thing you should do to keep your wedding memories alive, it’s to wear a dress that brings a smile to your face ...

Yoruba traditional marriage is not just a time to unite two individuals, but also an occasion for family members to reunite and catch-up on current happenings. The Yoruba traditional marriage ceremony ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. The “Vows” section of the Sunday New York Times has published a lengthy, friendly, ...

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 ...

A traditional wedding reception video of Nigerian lady Temi and her White husband Chris has gone viral According to the wedding rites, the husband has to carry his bride just to show how capable he is ...

Taiye might have just showed some Igbo guys how to rock the Isiagu traditional attire and own it. The groom stormed Nnokwa in Idemili South Local Government, Anambra to marry his bride Linda. The ...

A woman whose bride price has not been paid is often viewed as "cheap." This has sparked debates on social media. These demands are seen as a barrier to matrimony, with men stating that the financial ...

Edo weddings are a colourful fusion of ancestral customs, family unity, and regal style. The traditional wedding ceremony of the Bini people is known for its elegance, proud heritage, and strikingly ...