The most elaborate and expensive of all three is the Kanuri Wedding. What makes it elaborate you might ask? The dowry? ‘Kayan Akwati’ or the length of days for festivities?
All the aforementioned are basic requirements but the distinguishing factor are that worthy and tasteful gifts are being presented to key family members of the bride inclusive of clothing and perfumery items.
Another key aspect which we all might not have heard about still practiced today, is called ‘Wankan Amarya.’
‘Wankan Amarya’ is a ceremony where the bride being adorned in traditional attire is carried on the backs of feminine members of the groom’s household, danced with around, then finally her braided hair which would have been undone, is washed by aunties and grand aunties of the groom.
Afterwards, ablution and prayers of blessings are performed as a sign of acceptance into the family. Always an emotional moment, no bride in Naija goes through the whole ceremony without shedding a tear or two amidst the excitement.
Check out these amazing pictures of ‘Wankan Amarya’ from a Kanuri wedding. Now you’ve learnt a little bit of Northen Nigerian culture.
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