42 Bitter kolas (Orogbo) 42 Tubers of yam (Isu) 42 Kolanuts (Obi abata) 42 Chilli/Alligator Peppers (Atare) 42 pieces of dried Fish (Eja Osan) 1 Dish of peppered corn meal (Aadun) 1 Packet of Sugar 2 Baskets of Fruit 2 Decanters filled with honey 4 Crates of soft drinks 4 Crates malt soft drinks 4…
Ceremony  As the Yoruba Traditional Engagement commences and proceeds, there are various stages a groom and his family get to where certain fees will need to be settled. For example for any “marriage” talk to even begin, permission will need to be sought from the elders and the parents of the bride. There is also…
The Eru Iyawo (gifts) are usually wrapped in tulles or packed in baskets or boxes of different colours and sizes. The colours of the packaging of the traditional engagement gifts are usually the same as the colour scheme of the wedding which also blends with decoration of the wedding venue. These gift items required for…
Interestingly, traditional marriages in Nigeria, are very similar in procedure from ethnicity to ethnicity. From family visits, to gifts, negotiations, fanfare et al. And the Yoruba traditional marriage or engagement isn’t an exception. In this article, we are going to comprehensively look into all the stages and its activities. Stage 1: The Introduction The families…
Congratulations as your D-day is fast approaching. But as you look forward to this day, I don’t want you to walk alone or be confused as to what your responsibilities are with regards to the bride price. So I have put together a Yoruba traditional engagement list which should act like a guide/ budget for…
