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Politics › Re: Dogara Releases Pay Slips For Six Months by dingbang(m): 12:03am On Apr 12, 2017
Wetin these politicians think say we be abeg? As if say we be small shiiidren...


This is an insult to the masses
Romance › Re: Ladies, Ask That Abroad Bobo These Before You Marry Him. by dingbang(m): 12:00am On Apr 12, 2017
kimbra:
You no know say na my husband be that?.
abeg no make em burst laff for midnight abeg
Romance › Re: Ladies, Ask That Abroad Bobo These Before You Marry Him. by dingbang(m): 11:58pm On Apr 11, 2017
MsNas:
You're almost right except for the debt part. You don't have to have debt or service them to build up a superb credit profile. I run my bills through my credit cards then pay it off by the due date. I let a small amount report to the credit bureau though and then pay it off before incurring interest charges. That way, I don't have CC debt but I have some utilization reporting every month. Max of 15%.
hi.. Are you married?
Romance › Re: Ladies, Ask That Abroad Bobo These Before You Marry Him. by dingbang(m): 11:55pm On Apr 11, 2017
kimbra:
This thread is too good to be derailed. Be warned!. grin
lwkmd. See as dem dey tell u sweet words u dey blush.. Lmao..
Culture › Re: Is This True About The Traditional Marriage Rites In Edo Atate? by dingbang(op): 11:50pm On Apr 11, 2017
sotall:
@bolded ...........i smell lies
lwkmd..remember its a secret
Culture › Is This True About The Traditional Marriage Rites In Edo Atate? by dingbang(op): 11:21pm On Apr 11, 2017
Traditional Marriage Rites In Edo State, Nigeria.


Marriage is a respected institution in Nigeria, hence every woman of marriageable age look up to it. Traditional marriage in Nigeria has deep cultural values that have been looked upon with respect and honour.


Every tribe in Nigeria has its own unique marriage rites and but the people of Edo have been able to create one of the most glamorous marriage ceremonies in Nigeria.
early times, Edo girls usually get married between the ages of 15 to 18 but that has changed now with education and civilization.

The traditional marriage rites in Edo state will be discussed under three sub-headings;

Pre-wedding

Wedding

Post-wedding




Pre-Wedding

Every Edo girl of marriageable age, always seeks to marry a responsible and hardworking man who will not only love and cherish her but will provide support for her financially, morally and physically.

It is also every parent’s dream, to give out their daughter to an eligible suitor on a day regarded as sacrosanct for both families.

In Edo state, it was the practice of parents to go looking for brides for their sons, a system known as the betrothal system. But nowadays, the couples can meet each other anywhere and develop affection for each other. Courtship normally proceed before the marriage and can last from a year to as long as they are ready to marry.

In the past, when a girl is born, parents of likely suitors normally make their intention known to the parent of the girl by bringing items such as log of wood or yams in bundle.

After the man has officially presented the woman he intends to marry to his parents, and they are in agreement to his choice of partner, messages are then exchanged between both families. This is often known as Ivbuomo; meaning seeking for a bride.



During this period, series of investigation are carried out about both families’ background. Investigation carried out would include disease condition in the family, incidence of any crime committed and any other information that might become a problem for the couples in the future.

After this has been dealt with, discussion for the dowry can then begin. The groom’s families would also decide on what to present to the bride’s mother as well as other members of the family.

The final terms of agreement will conclude with fixing of the date for the wedding.



The wedding

The wedding takes place in the house of the bride’s family. It is a special day where people come from far and near to rejoice with the couples.



There is usually a lot to eat and drink on this day. Kolanuts and wine are presented to guests and the ceremony is presided by the Okaegbe (head of the family).

The bride is normally placed on the father’s lap during the ceremony and prayers of all sorts are made. After the prayers and conclusion of the Iwanien Omo (wedding ceremony), the bride who is now called Ovbioha is then escorted to the husband’s house along with her properties, by her friends and close family members.

In the husband’s house, they would be a lot of eating, dancing and merriment as they await the new wife. On getting to the house, a message would be brought to the husband that there are obstacles on the road preventing her from entering. To remove these obstacles known as Urghunghun, the husband would have to part away with some amount of money to allow the wife to enter into his house.

This will immediately be followed by the washing of the bride’s feet with water placed in a bowl together with money. This ceremony is called Ikpobo-Ovbioha. It is usually performed by one of the senior wife in the bride’s family. A new head tie would be used to wash the bride’s hand in the bowl and it would be given to the bride together with the money.



Post-Wedding

In strictly traditional homes, the bride would be taken to the family alter to offer prayer to her. After some days, the bride’s mother in-law will visit the new couple together with some female members of the family to confirm if the wife is truly a virgin.

This is usually done by checking for blood stain on the bed spread the couples had their first sexual intercourse. The wife would be given gift items if it was confirmed that she is truly a virgin, if otherwise she would have to go through a ceremony known as Ivihen-oath taking.





She would have to confess the number of men she slept with to the grooms’s mother and other elderly women in attendants; this would not be revealed to the husband.

After this, the wife would then be taking to the family shrine to take an oath of fidelity, it is after this oath-taking that she is finally accepted into the family.
Christianity Etc › Re: Archaeologists Unearthed The First Pope In History. What They FOUND Proved That by dingbang(m): 11:17pm On Apr 11, 2017
DoctorAlien:
That's not true.

Peter never referred to himself as pope, neither did he act like he was a pope.

By the way popes are forbidden to marry. Peter was married.
chei .. I pity the way u reason .... What do you even think the meaning of pope is ? Does peter have to aknoledge himself as a pope before the church recognizes him as one?

Right there in the front of the apostles, Jesus himself conferred on Peter as the rock of his church... I don't need to argue this with you abeg..
Christianity Etc › Re: Archaeologists Unearthed The First Pope In History. What They FOUND Proved That by dingbang(m): 10:45pm On Apr 11, 2017
First pope in history?



St Peter is the first pope..
Education › Re: Convenant University Promotes Nigeria’s Global Relevance With N1Billion by dingbang(m): 9:20pm On Apr 11, 2017
Father Edeh of Madonna university will not see all these... With his Archaic reasoning..
Celebrities › Re: Bisola Ignores Thin Tall Tony When She Saw Him Today by dingbang(m): 7:56pm On Apr 11, 2017
I thought she gave him a Mouth Action grin
Celebrities › Re: #BBNaija: Kemen Strips Down In New Photoshoot Alongside Ex-housemates by dingbang(m): 6:33pm On Apr 11, 2017
blackberlin:
Who pot belly help?
does efe have pot belly?
Crime › Re: ATM Scam: The New Method by dingbang(m): 5:55pm On Apr 11, 2017
sekem:
Hmmm...

I think what you really meant to say was "if I were crooked back then..."

Now, considering the fact that you even think copying out the ATM card number and _CVV of someone who trusted you is actually a SMART move, I think you have been CROOKED the whole time.
lol cmon.. U know these times are hard.. Anyone can be prone to committing one sort of crime or the other
Celebrities › Re: Soma To Efe: "You Never Even Start To Chop The 25m, Your Face Don Dey Fat" by dingbang(m): 5:53pm On Apr 11, 2017
ToriBlue:
25 million will do all this? I'm not sure.
seems you are one of those who wait for one billion naira to start up a project
Crime › Re: Bricklayer Rapes Prostitute On The Road In Lagos After Promising To Pay Her N40k by dingbang(m): 5:05pm On Apr 11, 2017
40k to gbensh ?? And she expected him to give her dat money grin
Christianity Etc › Re: The Price Of Discipleship by dingbang(m): 5:02pm On Apr 11, 2017
Nice work kpakpandon.. U are just like a voice in d wilderness. . I greet you...
Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Declares That North Korea Is Looking For Trouble As Tension Rise by dingbang(m): 5:00pm On Apr 11, 2017
America should just shut it.. I know a time will come when world powers will shift from their hands...
Romance › Re: Come In Here Guys by dingbang(m): 4:58pm On Apr 11, 2017
But why do u care so much about what people say about you on nairaland.?
Business › Re: Daily Update On TBC by dingbang(m): 4:51pm On Apr 11, 2017
I wan sell TBC .. Interested persons should send a pm
Crime › Re: ATM Scam: The New Method by dingbang(m): 4:47pm On Apr 11, 2017
I can't find any scam in there.. Admit you were careless in revealing your details to somebody.. You must have given someone ur pin in the past..

For the record, I still know my former boss's atm card pin since she always gave me to withdraw money for her . although I am not working for her anymore..


So.. Now tell me . if I were smart back den, all I simply would have done was to copy out her ATM card number and _cvv number.. .. Voila. .


Efenized grin
Agriculture › Re: Big Puff Adder Killed Where I Was Clearing Land For Cultivation (Photos) by dingbang(m): 4:40pm On Apr 11, 2017
I hope snake don't swallow lalasticlalla one day
Science/Technology › Re: Big, Shiny Asteroid To Fly (safely) Past Earth On April 19 by dingbang(m): 4:38pm On Apr 11, 2017
I just want it to fall on the Senate building Abuja...
Celebrities › Re: #BBNaija: Kemen Strips Down In New Photoshoot Alongside Ex-housemates by dingbang(m): 4:35pm On Apr 11, 2017
Based on logistics, who muscle help abeghuh


Am sure if efe walks out on d street with kemen, lots of ladies will drool on Efe
Celebrities › Re: Soma To Efe: "You Never Even Start To Chop The 25m, Your Face Don Dey Fat" by dingbang(m): 4:31pm On Apr 11, 2017
MARKETfund:
Sure I saw it
However what am indirectly trying to make you understand is that that money cannot build house, marry wife, invest in a big business and some change still left.
Shallom!
lol. Its obvious you are not a better planner or manager.. Now let me ask you, what sort of big business dis you think I thought about?
Celebrities › Re: BREAKING: Kemi Olunloyo Gets N1m Bail by dingbang(m): 4:30pm On Apr 11, 2017
Who is the front line cleric....
Romance › Re: Guys, How Do You Cope With Admirers? by dingbang(m): 4:28pm On Apr 11, 2017
I don't have any admirers..... Nobody likes me
Celebrities › Re: Soma To Efe: "You Never Even Start To Chop The 25m, Your Face Don Dey Fat" by dingbang(m): 4:26pm On Apr 11, 2017
MARKETfund:
You sounded like the 25mil is inexhaustible in your original post

BTW the post you quoted has been modified wink
I believe you saw the part were efe was given a car.. I don't think he will be silly to buy another car again.. I just gave an example of what he may likely do with the money..
Celebrities › Re: Soma To Efe: "You Never Even Start To Chop The 25m, Your Face Don Dey Fat" by dingbang(m): 4:22pm On Apr 11, 2017
MARKETfund:
2015 Toyota Corolla is over 22mil bro cool
what are you trying to mean please...
Romance › Re: Relationships Goals by dingbang(m):
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Romance › Re: Don't Know How To Tell My Family I'm A Lesbian - 9ja Lady Reacts To Bisi's Post by dingbang(m): 4:03pm On Apr 11, 2017
Its normal.. A lot of ladies who are lesbians here in Nairaland find it hard to come out of their shells too

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