Nigeria and its extravagant weddings

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Aug 12th, 2010



NewsRescue- Weddings are no small matter in Nigeria. A nation of over 150 million peoples of diverse cultures, Nigerians as a whole take marriage very seriously.

Last week, CNN presented a beautiful show about Nigerian weddings in America, the pump and fanfare, and the culture of extravagance, including the popular ’spraying money’ culture. Nigerian marriages unquestionably create a type of avenue for competition.

The marriage rate is much higher in Nigeria and Africa as a whole than in the western world with the average age of marriage for men, 28-34, and more than 60% of adult males being married. Nigeria also has a very high marriage success rate. Now this may not mean the marriages are necessarily happy, but with extended family help and pressure, and a greater degree of tolerance, Nigerians make sure their marriages last.

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Dr Idayat and Mo' BuyDirect


August 7th saw no difference as it was the date of one of the classiest weddings in Nigeria. Dr Idayat Bello wedded Mohammed Peregrino Brimah, the president of BuyDirectFromUSA.com, in Ilorin on this date, and the president of this import company, popularly known as Mo’ BuyDirect, made sure his wedding displayed the limitless possibilities of the import unlimited global village. Asian costumes directly from India…or is it Bangladesh, turned this lavish, royal wedding into the talk of the town. And ‘royal’ is not a misnomer, as the Groom is also a prince, son of Chief Brimah VII, the current Chief of the Yoruba’s in Accra Ghana. Both families have a strong Ghanaian history.

Dr Idayat and Mo' BuyDirect with friends

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Watch them here. They dance Indian music and Yoruba music. Real cultural shock if I must say.

classiest?

lets slow down on the hyperbole

bawomolo:

classiest?

lets slow down on the hyperbole

I wonder who gave them the idea to look like Indian wannabe. But there is no difference with others who wear suit and veil to wed after all it is oyibos culture they borrowed.

whats with the shades galore? abi they think they are in the matrix

odd that muslim natives of ilorin would choose to wed in the garb of er. . .idol worshippers

awon ilorin big boys see nox (the guy in white) was my classmate in school maaan and i think i have put on weight

odd that muslim natives of ilorin would choose to wed in the garb of er. . .idol worshippers

lol i didn't notice that irony. they must thought they were hindus

puskin:

The gal is not even fine. . . . msheeew!!!!!!

make she kill herself? ?
She fine for God eye jare! !

well I think there's nothing wrong to borrow foreign outfit,in fact I think it's a kind of integration and opening mind. But yes we africans have magnificient colorful outfit, but I do really like those from Indians as well, quite beautiful

puskin:

The gal is not even fine. . . . msheeew!!!!!!

Who say dis girl no fine. If she no fine wetin we go con talk of alek wek

funny so are they going to light fire too

why didnt they just stick to what they know?

it is said if you wanna do something make sure it is done well

this is just crab compared to this

Nonsense - completely out of place

Them just waste money

I have to agree with this guy ^ lol. African outfits are better anyways
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LOL Did I just hear "Jai Ho" being played?

Interesting wedding.

mama-gee:

No offence but I think the wedding costumes are funny.

Kunbee:

Them just waste money

That costume did not cost more than $100. It is even cheaper than African attire.

Usually a theme is needed for weddings. Bride and groom can't wear Indian attire and everyone else shows up with their own cloth lol. Tacky.

ogugua88:

Usually a theme is needed for weddings. Bride and groom can't wear Indian attire and everyone else shows up with their own cloth lol. Tacky.

Weird!!

Anywaz, his best men are not easy on the eye. As usual.

Poor girl. She no fit dance. Her arms and shoulders de dance for am.

Interesting. . . . ly funny! lol

That costume did not cost more than $100. It is even cheaper than African attire.

I beg make you go chop "snail"


Do you know how much a naija tailor would make those cloths for you? not many people do the traditional Iro and bubba stuff anymore,  people are now been creative,  nobody wants to see the boring and heavy Aso-Oke any-more,  I had a tailor to make me something similar when i went home last year for my cousin's wedding,  YES I did stand out because its unique!!

omar22:



I beg make you go chop "snail"


Do you know how much a naija tailor would make those cloths for you? not many people the traditional Iro and bubba stuff anymore,  people are now been creative,  nobody wants to see the boring and heavy Aso-Oke any-more,  I had a tailor to make me something similar when i went home last year for my cousin's wedding,  YES I did stand out because its unique!!

Duhhh, if it is too expensive to create in Nigeria, you can order a finished one online for about $40 a piece. Duh

Duhhh, if it is too expensive to create in Nigeria, you can order a finished one online for about $40 a piece. Duh

You could get a TUX online for $40 as well