That is the period where every bride
gets to feel like a queen because of the way they are celebrated.
It is usually a royal event and depending on how big the wedding is, you will be shocked to find the important dignitaries in the society there.
It is usually a royal event and depending on how big the wedding is, you will be shocked to find the important dignitaries in the society there.
Marriage is treated with great respect
and as such some cultures in Nigeria ensure that whoever comes to marry
their daughters fulfill all the traditional rites to the latter. In most
cases, these traditional rites can be termed as expensive cultures to
marry from and so are dreaded.
Although the most expensive cultures to
marry from in Nigeria is not restricted to just a geographic region or
tribe in Nigeria, but of course the eastern part of Nigeria- the Igbo
speaking region of Nigeria and also some states from the Southern part
of Nigeria can be said to be some of the most expensive cultures to get a
wife.
These are the 10 most expensive cultures to marry from in Nigeria:
1.The Annang People of Akwa Ibom state
The Annang people are found in Akwa Ibom
state and they are the second largest ethnic group in Akwa Ibom state.
Any groom who intends taking a bride from the Annang people must be
ready to meet fulfill the traditional marriage rites which is indeed
expensive because of the loads of stuff and fees that the groom is
expected buy and pay for.
2. The Ogoja People of Cross Rivers state
The Ogoja people are found in Ogoja
Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State. The major communities in
Ogoja are Ekpogrinya,, Nwang, Esham, Nnang, Egbong, Ewinimba and
Banasara. Marrying an Ogoja lady is expensive because of all that is
required for the groom to fulfill before the bride can be handed over to
him.
3. The Ibibio People of Akwa Ibom state
The Ibibio people are found in Akwa Ibom
state and they are known to be hardworking people especially when it
comes to the Agricultural sector. The requirements from any man who
wants to take an Ibibio woman is a wife can be said to be expensive
because of the numerous components that makes up the list.
4. The Efik People of Cross Rivers State
The Efik people have a rich culture and
marriage is not left out. A groom is expected to organize a carnival
like event for the traditional marriage especially if he is getting
married to the daughter of an influential person in the town.
5. The Ngwo People of Enugu State
The Ngwo culture requires that any man
that wants to marry their daughter must be willing to prove that he can
take care of their daughter by first meeting their requirements which
often is expensive.
6. The Ikwere People of Rivers State
The Ikwere people are found in Rivers
State and they are generally considered to be Igbo people because of the
similarities in both their language and culture of the Igbo people.
Taking a bride here is in excess of one million naira, hence it is
amongst the most expensive cultures to marry from in Nigeria.
7. The Mbano People of Imo State
Mbano is a community that is located in
the Southeastern part of Nigeria and they are part of the Igbo people of
Nigeria. The groom must fulfill all that is listed in the marriage
list, and in some cases, if the groom is wealthy, he might even be
required to build a house for the bride’s parents as part of the
marriage requirements.
8. The Mbaise People of Imo State
The Mbaise people are found in Imo state
part of Nigeria and they occupy three local government areas in Imo
State (Aboh Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise and Ezinihitte Mbaise). The Mbaise
people are known for their quest for higher education, hence the large
numbers of graduates and professionals amongst them. The Mbaise culture
is amongst the most expensive cultures to marry from in Nigeria because
of the numerous components that make up their traditional marriage list.
As a matter of fact, the more educated the bride is, the more expensive
the marriage list becomes.
9. The Ngwa People of Abia State
The Ngwa people are found in Abia state
of Nigeria and they constitute the largest and most populous sub –
ethnicity or clan in the whole of the south – eastern part of Nigeria.
The culture of the Ngwa people is said to be amongst the most expensive
cultures to marry from in Nigeria because of the many things the groom
is expected to do for the bride’s family and for the entire community
where the bride hails from.
10. The Nkpa People of Abia State
The Nkpa people of Abia state are found
in Bende local government of Abia state. Marrying an Nkpa lady is truly
expensive especially if you are not from Nkpa. The list for the
traditional marriage rite is designed in such a way that it is cheaper
for and Nkpa man that is getting married to an Nkpa lady; but if a man
who is not from Nkpa is seeking for the hands of an Nkpa lady, he must
be ready to organize a marriage ceremony that accommodates the entire
community, and also must buy gifts not only for the parents of the
bride, but also for all the kinsmen (Umu nna) and their daughters (Umu
Ada). You have seen it all. This will prepare your mind for your big
day!
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