YORUBA WEDDING AFRICAN CEREMONY YORUBA WEDDING

A wedding ceremony is an important day for the couple, the family, and all well-wishers. The ceremony is always memorable. Before the advent of the religious wedding in Nigeria, the traditional wedding had been in existence, and it is one of the oldest traditions in Yoruba land. The traditional wedding in Nigeria is common in all the tribes with some variations in how the ceremonies are conducted. Traditional wedding ceremonies are rooted in culture, formality, entertainment, dances, music, food, and a time for the couple’s family to officially meet one another.

The Yoruba traditional wedding is in stages: a) Yoruba Family Introduction Ceremony (Ifarahan/ Ikanlekun/Door Knocking) b) Engagement Ceremony (Called Idana)