Among the over 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria,
the Yorubas in South-west Nigeria will easily win the award for being
avid socialites. They cherish celebrating moments as they adorn
resplendent traditional attires popularly called Ashoebi.
If
it’s a colourful event with local music, dance, food, and drinks, you
will find them there. And their weddings are just as comical as the
people. If you are experiencing a Yoruba wedding for the first time, do
not be startled when you observe any of these things Jovago.com,
Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal has listed below.
Dancing to rake in money
Dancing
in a Yoruba marriage is an opportunity for the couple to make some
money. The bride and groom usually take to the dance floor while they
are circled by friends, family and well-wishers who spray cash on their
heads. At the end of the wedding ceremony, the money accrued will be
used to settle some minor debts incurred while planning the wedding and
cover some expenses like paying for canopies, cake, and drinks among
other strange things.
Carry the Bride
To ‘carry the bride’ is literarily translated Igbeyawo. This
may not be a serious part of a Yoruba nuptial agreement but it is done
for its significance. The ability of the groom to haul his wife
automatically signifies that he has the strength to take care of her. It
is something that every groom should anticipate. But what if he
cannot…?
Prostrate
A widely known fact about Yorubas across Southwest states like Ogun,
Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo, is that they value respect. In every
sphere of life, courtesy is important to them. Therefore, the act of
prostration during a wedding ceremony should not come as a surprise to
one who finds himself in this situation. The groom and his friends are
expected to lie down flat in their glossy regalia to show appreciation
to the bride’s parents. This may be comical but it is an important part
of any Yoruba marriage.
| Ogunfowoke Adeniyi | |
| Travel/Technology Writer | |
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