Hello Saturday! It’s Another Wedding Party” by Tosan Tarre

Every Nigerian loves wedding ceremonies, no, that’s not right, every Nigerian loves wedding receptions and I am not afraid to generalize. You see, no one really likes to sit through three boring hours listening to the officiating minister drone on about cliche marital vows; no one and I daresay not even the couple because if you have very sharp eyes like mine, you might catch the groom dozing off every now and then.

There are two main reasons Nigerians love wedding receptions; one, everyone gets to show off their own style of the uniform asoebi on the dance floor and two, the food. We all look forward to the food. Jollof rice in particular.
On this day, my best friend and I were already seated at the reception hall. It was at a restaurant a stone’s throw from the church so the couple would have no difficulty or delay in getting here early.

Women in geles the color of grape juice were laughing and gisting, their voices blending with the noise from the speakers, men in filas greeting friends or typing something on their smart phones, little boys and girls dressed up in their very best running about with happy faces. It was the perfect ambience of a Nigerian party... http://syncityng.com/2018/06/30/hello-saturday-its-another-wedding-party-by-tosan-tarre/