Traddy Events

Do you know you can be as lucky as marrying an Igbo man?. Igbos are known to take very good care of their wives. So let me gist you about the process, you might be having an Igbo traditional wedding next.       First and foremost, the groom has to search for the woman of his choice,he states his intention to his family before he is being accompanied to the lady's family house.There they discuss their main reason for coming, as usual the lady's family will not give them reply.     Before their next meeting the two families investigate one another to be sure if the family is good enough for their children.Then, during the meeting the groom's family comes with kola nuts,palm wine,and soft drinks.After little discussion the bride-to-be family gives them the Bride price list.          During the ceremony, the bride carries palm wine to her husband, this process is always tricky because most people wear the same a...

This is another sight feeding event held in a buzzing area of  Lagos State(Lagos Island).     This colourful event also known as Fanti was usually held during the Lagos Black Heritage Festival which originated from the Lagos colonial period.     The preparation for this event start from the employment of thousands of artisans who are gainful employed six month before the event.They decorate all the costumes, floats, and all other colourful decor needed for the event.      The main event is thrilling looking at how colourful everywhere is not to talk of all other side attractions like the parades,dance etc.The event is an annual opportunity for all Lagosians to celebrate and have fun with each other.                             U CAN'T🙅 AFFORD TO MISS THE NEXT ONE😚😙   

Yam lovers where are you?🙋I just have to share this so you will know you have your day on the Igbo's calendar.      This event usually happen after the rainy season in early August. It symbolizes the conclusion of an harvest and beginning of a new one.Yam is the first crop to be harvested which is very important to the people of this particular region.     On the eve of this event specifically towards the evening, all the old yam are consumed or discarded, because they believe the new year should start with tasty and newly harvested yam not the old dried one of the previous year. To surprise you, the only dish that will be served at the ceremony is YAM, just to celebrate abundance of the produce.      At the beginning of this event, some of the yams are sacrificed to the gods before it is distributed to the villagers.The sacrifice is always done by either the oldest in the village or the king.This is done to show appreciation to the g...

Thinking of a place to have fun after Eid? Why go far when you can have a fun filled day in a remote area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State,Nigeria.        The Ojude Oba is a grand,elaborate and glamorous festival celebrated with extreme pageantry. During the ceremony almost everywhere is closed, all hotels are fully booked and there is lot of food and drinks.      This festival started as a small gathering of Islamic religion pay homage and to show appreciation to the reigning Monarch for his kind and benevolence towards their religion. However,the present Ojude Oba has exceed religious lines which have actually attract people from different religion and tourists from far and wide.     The ceremony is always held on the 3rd of Eid-Kabir, whereby Muslims,Christians, Tourists, and visitors match down to Oba  Sikiru Adetona Golden Jubilee Centre to witness and enjoy the glamour of the event.The 100 years ceremony receiv...

Ever thought of having a very fun filled day? stop brooding because here i have a very beautiful carnival you can attend to burst your bubbles. Calabar carnival has being an awesome event which always made the nooks and crannies of Cross River filled with tourists and individuals from far and wide.You just have to congratulate me for telling you this.        This ceremony started since 2004, the aim was to make the state the centre of tourism and hospitality.It has serve as centre of relaxation and fun.Though it a ceremony it also helps to enhance the capability of the local people in taking part in a beneficial way.          Surprisingly, this particular ceremony last for 31 days specifically in December making tourist and visitors who had come have time to go round the state.The events happening at the carnival might differ from the previous year's own because there is room for innovation and ideas.        ...

  Have you thought of the kind of the traditional wedding you want to have? what if I tell you having a Yoruba traditional wedding will be really awesome.        Looking at how indigenous and traditional it is. Mastered by two police(Alaga)from both families,the groom's family have the standing police/spokesperson(Alaga Iduro) while the bride's family is the sitting police/spokesperson(Alaga Ijoko).       The ceremony starts with the bride family wait for the groom's family arrival, at this moment the couple are absent.The sitting police together with some of the housewives welcome the groom's at the entrance.They asked them to state their reason for coming before collecting their entrance fee.Then she introduce them to the bride's family and they pray for them.After the prayer the grooms family prostrate to the bride family.The groom's family sit opposite the bride's family with the two police in between them.       ...

                                       ARGUNGU FISHING FESTIVAL     Its high time we change our motive about the Northerners because they are having lot of fun. Come to think of this particular festival where they beat drums, dance and at the same time catch fishes.     Argungu festival begun as a four religious rites which serves as a communal affair during the time of Surame Gungu of Kebbi Kingdom, these rites conform to the modern celebration of this festival. The modern celebration has become more fun and elaborate due to the thrilling event added to it' which has really become a tourist attraction because Northerners and different from far and wide come together in unity to celebrate.      For four days different activities and event like:...

The Lagosians often make a slang in Yoruba "o de eko ,o mo eyo" which means "if you haven't reach Lagos you can't know this masquerade".    This particular masquerade have actually made them unique among other states, and also made Lagos (Lagos Island) very populated during its celebration.    In the history of this particular masquerade it wasn't held as a festival. It was for honoring the demise of the King and a highly respected Chief. But as a result of civilization and involvement of politics it became a festival which as also being a source of tourist attraction.        A week before the celebration((Sunday) the senior Eyo(Adimu) goes to out which actually inform people the occasion will be held on Saturday,then the other four important Eyos [Laba(red), Oniko(yellow),Ologede(green), Agere(purple)] comes out in order from Monday to Thursday. Then 'Orisa Oniko' walk round early the day of the celebration.    Durin...