The Yoruba traditional wedding is always a beautiful and exciting event, whether done elaborately or not. It is always a special occasion; the custom has been existing for centuries. Contents1 ...

Nollywood actor Akin Olaiya’s private wedding sparked online drama as his bride’s mood caused a stir. In-laws responded to claims about her willingness.

1. Alaga iduro. If there ever is one reason why Yoruba weddings are mint; it is because of this cultural element of the celebration. A typical Nigerian wedding combines at least two ceremonies ...

There are wedding rituals all around the world that involve food or beverages, using bread, Sake, tea ceremonies, wine and more. Another African-American custom is that of crossing tall wooden sticks.

Even as you revel in these details, though, you intuit something else: that, rather than the bride being carried and elevated, as the ceremony promises (in Yoruba, a wedding is called Ìgbéyàwó ...

This is my first time experiencing the beauty and pageantry of a traditional Yoruba wedding ceremony, an option more British-Nigerians are embracing during this year’s wedding boom. I knew something ...

A Nigerian woman based in Toronto has told of how she challenged cultural norms by choosing not to kneel down for her husband during her traditional marriage, and that Nigerian men are mad about ...

“These weddings are kinetic shows that mix faith, dance, theatrics and the spraying of cash as a sign of happiness, good fortune and affection,” writes Kemi Alemoru of attending her sister’s ...