Is your outfit complete for that Owambe? Do you know the type of gele you want on? An Asoebi outfit is incomplete without the touch of a beautiful gele. Although, some people think it’s too stressful to have a gele on; if you want to turn up at that party like a fashionista, your gele game has to be lit. ALSO READ: 10 Unique...
Every bride always desires that her squad (bridesmaid) come out with the best style to compliment her look. Bridesmaids are a major factor in most Nigerian wedding and wedding guests also look forward to seeing what style they’ll pull off. The kind of colors you use also has a way of influence the outcome of the style. ALSO READ: These 12 Gold...
Every Saturday, you see many ladies turn out in their hundreds at weddings with different aso ebi styles, whereas sometimes you just want to be a non-traditional wedding guest. In Nigeria, most weddings have traditional themes, and these weddings usually come with their own aso-ebi (family uniform). As beautiful as these aso ebi styles and designs make you look, sometimes...
The concept of having a bridal shower before the wedding – a tradition adopted from western culture- has become a norm for every bride-to-be in Nigeria. Now there are regular friends and there are the bridal-shower-level friends and that’s why the latter friends join together to equip her with the right tools. Picking a gift can be a task for...
Igbo Kwenu! Yes, Igbo ladies are unarguably beautiful, but the beauty is not just skin deep, it is embedded in the rich cultures and traditions of the tribe. We will be talking about Igbo Traditional Marriage and everything about it. 1. ‘Iku aka’ or ‘Iju ese’ which is the marriage inquiry Here the groom has to visit the bride’s immediate family accompanied...
Every woman wants to look her best on her wedding day. This is the more reason why she puts in a lot of time and effort in planning her wedding. From the dress to the shoes and makeup, every detail is important yet it is easy to get carried away and not choose the right manicure. Many brides usually opt...
If you are looking for bridal henna design ideas for your Nikkai ceremony or Hausa traditional wedding, you’re definitely at the right place. Henna (Laali) is commonly used to beautify the Hausa or Fulani bride on her wedding day. It takes patience and very steady hands to apply henna tattoos correctly. Hands and feet henna tattoo is one thing that...
Planning a pre-wedding photo shoot might seem like a daunting task; however, these tips will serve as a guide. There are endless things to prepare, such as your outfit, location, props, hairstyle, lighting, weather, poses, and more. Pre-wedding photos are also the photos that friends and family would upload as they toast the couple on their big day. Here are...
Doing a court wedding has become a common phenomenon in Nigeria. Although they have been around for a long time, they are arguably still the least famous form of marriage in Nigeria. The average Nigerian wedding costs about N1-2 million, and that’s not including the dowry, miscellaneous expenses, and honeymoon bills into consideration. The term most people use is ‘go...
Follow these simple steps to change your name after marriage in Nigeria. So, you have done your traditional wedding, the white wedding, and gotten registered at the marriage registry, and now you have officially gone from Miss to Mrs., but it doesn’t end there. As a married woman, you are required to change your name on your documents legally and...