African Traditional Wedding

They are distinctive, with rich amazing colors; and contains every traditional African element that makes them vibrant and elegant.

- Okocha Obianuju Ifeoma

The marriage between a man and a woman is a special celebration of the natural continuity of life in every part of Africa. African weddings are unique and joyful; a huge family affair, and an undertaking everyone participates in. It also brings families together as well as enables people to reconnect with friends. Having said that, African wedding attires are magnificent outfits that make a wedding ceremony standout. The outfits are made of fabrics that are usually unique to a society or group, and have some traditional meanings attached to them. They are distinctive, with rich amazing colours; and contain every traditional African element that makes them vibrant and elegant.

In Africa, some ethnic groups / tribe have similar attires, and they often feature matching headpieces. Let’s see these few tribes of Africa and their traditional wedding attires:

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South – eastern Nigeria

Nigeria