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What do the words mean?

Some spaces on the board use Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa words. Find the meaning here.

Bridal Train Toh “Bad”! Yoruba

A Yoruba phrase that literally means ‘Bridal train that is bad.’ to connote that the bridal train looks stunning or gorgeous.

Zenche Hausa

Is a Hausa term which means ‘I will say/I affirm’ In a wedding, zenche carries the sense of acceptance, consent, or affirmation, it is like saying ‘I do’ in English weddings.

Kamu Time Ile Oko Ya Yoruba

A Yoruba phrase that literally means ‘Let’s pick a time, to go to your husband's house.’ To connote that it is time for matrimony.

Aso - Ebi Yoruba

A Yoruba phrase that literally means ‘Family clothes.’ These are clothes worn to represent a particular family during the wedding ceremony.

Bridezilla

A word coined from the addition of ‘bride’ and ‘Godzilla’. A woman whose behavior in planning the details of her wedding is regarded as obsessive or intolerably demanding.

Naija way

Literally means ‘Nigerian Way’. This means the Nigerian way of doing things.

Iyawo Ile Yoruba

A Yoruba phrase that literally means ‘wives in the family.’ Used to refer to the existing wives in the family the new bride married into.

Walimah Islamic

An Islamic term that literally means ‘to gather or to assemble’. Used to describe an assembly or party celebrating an Islamic wedding.

Sharo Tradition Flogging Fulani

Sharo is a Fulani term used to express the test of young man's manhood by introducing flogging.

Iya Gbo, Baba Gbo Yoruba

A Yoruba term that literally means ‘Mother has heard, father has heard’ Which are symbolic gestures to acknowledge the parents' consent and blessings for the marriage.

Iju Ajuju Igbo

An Igbo phrase that literally means ‘to ask questions’ This refers to the traditional Igbo cultural practice of a family investigating the background, ancestry, and character of the family of their intending spouse to ensure suitability and prevent future disappointments.

Kunshi Hausa

A Hausa word that refers to the art of henna application, where intricate designs are drawn on the hands and feet of women and girls for adornment during cultural events like weddings and festivals.

Oji-Igbo Igbo

An Igbo word which means ‘Igbo Kolanut.’

Ose Oji Igbo

An Igbo word which means ‘Alligator Pepper.’

Baba ni yen Yoruba

A Yoruba phrase that literally means ‘That is the father/man.’ It is used to describe someone highly respected, wealthy, or influential. Similar to saying ‘He’s the real deal’ or ‘He’s the boss.’

Odogwu Igbo

An Igbo title for a great, wealthy, or influential man. It can mean ‘great warrior’ or ‘champion.’ Often used as praise for successful men.

Odogwu na you biko Igbo

An Igbo flattering phrase meaning ‘You are the great man/champion, please.’ Often used jokingly or to hype someone up while asking for a favor. ‘Biko’ means ‘please.’

Ranka Dede Hausa

A Hausa word that means ‘May you live long’ or ‘Long life to you.’ It is used as a prayer or blessing wishing someone good health and longevity.

Omugwo Igbo

An Igbo traditional practice where a mother or older female relative stays with a new mother after childbirth to help care for both mother and baby.

Alaga Iduro Yoruba

A Yoruba phrase which means the female coordinator or spokesperson for the groom’s family during a traditional Yoruba wedding ceremony. She directs and anchors the event.

Alhaji Hausa

A Hausa title given to a Muslim man who has completed the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). It is also used as a respectful title.

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