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Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by cantell(m): 8:42am On Jan 14, 2010 |
idiopathic:You're lying your arse out! Anambrarians don't ask for that much for traditional marriage rites. This is sheer exaggeration. if you had mentioned some parts of Imo state like mbano,mbaise,orlu etc, i would have agreed with you. If they listed these things for you, then it clearly shows they don't want you to marry their daughter. So instead of saying no, they prefer to use the marriage dues to scare you away. They might feel you're not capable enough to take care of their daughter. No Igbo would like to see their daughter suffer, all in the name of marriage. And since you're not an Igbo man,its even more difficult. they don't know much about you. Finally, first impression matters a lot. Your dressing, the people you came with and the way you address your self. If you dressed like a cargo on your first visit to them or came with a bunch of cargoes, then you had it coming. Whats left for you to do is to negotiate and pray they change their minds. Best of luck! |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by ibenwanne: 4:01pm On Apr 23, 2010 |
Just a line to say, you are your father's son. Your writing on the ibo traditional wedding and your use of words confirm that being abroad doesn't make one less known of his culture. I also like the way you apple ibo proverbs on your writing. would you mind telling me more about you. I'm from Nnewi myself and lives in England. Cheers |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by ibenwanne: 4:04pm On Apr 23, 2010 |
Just a line to say, you are your father's son. Your writing on the ibo traditional wedding and your use of words confirm that being abroad doesn't make one less known of his culture. I also like the way you apple ibo proverbs on your writing. would you mind telling me more about you. I'm from Nnewi myself and lives in England. Cheers obijudd: |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by NDanielle1: 8:41am On Dec 04, 2010 |
@ Anyone Who Can Hlp: Igbo Traditional Marriage - What Are The Steps Involved? Pls Help. I'm an American woman who's currently dating a Igbo male here in the states & we're looking @ marriage for 10/11. I'm interested to know who PAYS 4 WHAT ?!?! What are the Steps Involved?!?! I've done some research on Google but I just want 2 make sure that what I've seen is accurate. So what better way then 2 get hlp 2 my ques. from my Nigerian bros. and sis. Thanks Guys |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by greedie1(f): 11:32am On Dec 04, 2010 |
D igbo's like to knw dat der daughter wont suffer after her marriage, hence dey lay emphasis on d ability of d suitor to take care of der daughter. D man is supposed to foot d bills for his impendin marriage bt his to be wife can help out, however, it shouldn't be public knowledge. D cost of marryin an anambra lady isnt so high compared to oda states cz we belive dat our daughters are not to be sold thus, d bride price could be any amount. Usually, d groom's ple haggle nd when d parties agree on an amount, dey give d money to d bride's ple(it is expected dat dey return part of d money to support d fact dat dey dnt sell der daughters) in my l.g a anaocha, d requirements include: goats, yams.wines,. Crates of beer nd mineral, kegs of palmwine,nkwu enu, cow heads,etc or der money equivalent etc 4 d elders, hot drinks, crates of beer nd minerals,cow hip, money 4 d umuadas. Money, goat, fowl,wrapper,etc 4 d brides moda. D list cont 4 d Brides father, grand parents, eldest brothers nd sister's, old ple etc. its however not only d groom dat spends, d brides father, if he is a titled chief, is required to give i tuber of yam and 1 fowl to every titled man that graces d occassion. |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by greedie1(f): 11:48am On Dec 04, 2010 |
Enugu ukwu's traditional requirement is costly o. My uncle who married from there nuru nwi, Among odas, d tins included powder, countless loaves of bread, sardines(4 d young ladies) more than 100 tubers of yam,umbrellas etc. When we got a wife from enugu state, it was expensive too, among others, we were all made to buy cooked eggs, pay money before we entered d arena and also before d elders agreed to come and at d end of d ceremony, it was unbelievable, but dey didnt allow us to go wit our wife until we paid, yet again! |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by NDanielle1: 6:11pm On Dec 04, 2010 |
@ gree-die: So do the same traditions apply when he's marrying a American gyrl? Does he still foot the entire bill? |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by greedie1(f): 10:53pm On Dec 04, 2010 |
what do u mean by an american girl?, A white or an african living in america? If its d later, den yes d man is expected to foot d bills but like i said earlier, d bride-to- be can help out as long as its between d couple( u dont want ple demeaning d man) |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by NDanielle1: 12:55am On Dec 05, 2010 |
@ gree-die: Yes I'm an AA woman living in America. I apologize if I seem 2B asking the same ques. over & over again. I just want 2 make sure that I understand completely. So what i'm hearing is that the male is expected 2 foot the bill(s) for the wedding and I (the bride 2B) can hlp out as long as I dnt disclose this info.? Am I correct? |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by greedie1(f): 11:44am On Dec 05, 2010 |
Yes, u can help him out. There is no law dat says u shouldnt disclose d fact dat u r helping him out but if u do, d public being what dey are, will look down on d groom, tongues ll wag nd hurtfut things ll be said so, to protect d marriage nd prevent a situation where d man will feel less than a man, it is adviced dat d public should not be privy to d info dat someone assisted d groom in footing d bills, |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by NDanielle1: 1:34pm On Dec 05, 2010 |
@ gree-die: Ok. Got it Now! Thnks 4 all ur hlp. |
Re: Ibo Traditional Wedding by greedie1(f): 4:19pm On Dec 05, 2010 |
You are welcome |
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