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Nigerian Wedding Attire – Explained (Igbo, Edo, Yoruba & Hausa)
In this video we explain the wedding outfits of four Nigerian tribes (Igbo, Edo, Yoruba and Hausa). Also featured: Efik Ibibio, Tiv, Urhrobo, Kalabari, Fulani. Models – IGBO- Bride: @oluchiozioma_ Groom: @Kaobi EDO- Bride: Crystal Groom: @Zizibo YORUBA- Bride: @toniteetones Groom: @afrologuepod HAUSA:- Bride: Funke Groom: James Photographer: @Keleenna Hair and make up @Kacha’s Space
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What Is Traditional Igbo Wedding Attire?
There’s a lot of debate surrounding what is and isn’t authentic Igbo wedding attire. As highlighted in our previous post, Igbo wedding outfits vary greatly and often depend on regional practices and, of course, personal tastes. We’re aware that some people express interest in wearing Igbo attire but are not sure where to look. In this…
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40 Igbo Names Without Chi/Chukwu in Them
It’s well known that there are many beautiful Igbo names containing the words “Chi/Chukwu”. In this post we shed some light on 40 Igbo names which don’t contain these words. Please feel free to comment if you know any more! Name Meaning Adanne/adanna First daughter of mom/dad Adaugo Daughter of pride Adaure Elegant daughter (ure-…
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Unique and Uncommon Igbo Names
A THREAD OF UNCOMMON IGBO NAMES. (That you may or may not have heard of.) Iwuka – “Rules take precedence” Obiajunwa – “A loving heart can’t reject a child.” Dimgba – A wrestling champion/ winner. Ofoegbu – “Personal belief doesn’t kill” Adaku – “wealthy daughter” Utara – “satisfaction” Nwakaego – “Child is greater than money” …
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#3 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
LAWRENCE (@ARTSADVOCATEUK) Lawrence (@artsadvocateUK) is a London-based artist whose manga-influenced comic art style is sure to captivate viewers at first glance. His unique digital art has a way of inferring motion, giving the perception of movement in static images. Whether he uses colour or not, Lawrence finds a way to present expression through his art.…
