Kai Amarya is the conveyance of the bride (Ilham) to her matrimonial home to be received by the groom’s (Ibrahim’s) family in Katsina. Walima is a ladies-only event hosted by the groom’s mother to welcome the bride to her new…
View PostWedding Fatiha is the religious ceremony which is usually hosted and attended by the men in both families. In the Hausa culture, a representative from the groom and bride’s family, a religious leader and many invited guests gather at a…
View PostOn day 2, which was the day I arrived (OMG! I almost missed my flight, long story!), we had Kamu. This is one of the oldest events in the Hausa wedding ceremony. “Kamu” means catch the bride. The groom’s family…
View PostSo, I’ve been away from the blog for a while now and have kept procrastinating especially since I started a new job. I’ve been trying to find a balance and I’ll tell y’all about it in due time. In the…
View PostYesterday, I wore this wide leg pants outfit again. The first time I wore the pants was in this two piece trouser outfit with the set’s top. I also wore it again (this exact outfit) earlier in the year for…
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