Àṣà àti ìṣe ọmọ Kàrọ̀-ojíire.
Influx of other religions, cultures and traditions into the Yoruba kingdom have caused alot of damages to our culture, Many things have been affected and our culture of wedding (ìgbéyàwó) is not left out.
This effect has made us lose the essence of our culture and tradition.
In the ancient time, after all has been done during wedding, the husband and his family, are expected to pay dowry (Owo ori) to the wife’s family. This Owó orí serves as bound which connects this union and this is why the wife can wholeheartedly call her husband “OLÓWÓ-ORÌMI”. Normally, the dowry is given directly to the parent of the wife and the parent can or should give it to their daughter which she is entitled to use it for anything of her choice. Unfortunately, our people feeling civilised think the money should be returned to the husband (or his family) with an assertion that states that “we are not selling our daughter”.
The traditional Yoruba wedding, known as Igbeyawo, is indeed a vibrant and colorful event, deeply rooted in cultural significance and symbolism. It is much more than a mere celebration; it’s a rich tapestry of rituals and customs that underscore the Yoruba people’s values around marriage, family, and community.
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