THE BLISSFUL UNION OF ENDY AND ID

It was a traditional marriage that took place at Ogbebuya, Tradefair, Benin City, on 24^th June, 2017. I  was the official videographer. In the morning of that blissful day, I assembled my equipments and headed straight to the venue in other to capture the cooking process as well as the dressing of the bride.

THE BURIAL CEREMONY AT IGARRA, EDO STATE

Although the actual burial was on 20^th May, 2017, the activities for the ceremony started a day before, precisely by 2:00pm where I had to record the slaughtering of the cow. Initially, I wondered how they would bring down a full grown live cow with big horns. The boys for the job were quite experienced. There was a long rope tied to the right hind leg of the cow. With this, they tried to put the same rope through the second left  hind leg. The cow, perhaps knowing the intentions of the boys, resisted, and frequently threw back kicks to the presumed enemies.

THE WHITE WEDDING AT UWAN, NIFOR, BENIN CITY

The wedding took place on the 13^th May,2017. I remember vividly the activities that led up to the actual event. Before that day, I had resolved to leave my house at Ugbighoko by 6:am so as to arrive at the venue early enough. However, at about 5:20am, I received a call from the groom reminding me to arrive at the venue as early as possible in other to shoot the cooking process. This made me wonder why people attached so much importance to this.

THE TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE AT ALISIMIE, DELTA STATE

The day was 10^th May, 2017. As the official  photographer for the event, I was pre-informed about it. On that date, I put all my necessary equipment  together. We left Benin at 11:00am as a convoy to the venue where the bride, family and well wishers waited patiently for our arrival. Soon thereafter, we arrived there, and were warmly welcomed. There were some guests sitting quietly outside the  house.

Before going inside the house, I observed the serene environment. The village comprised mainly of mud houses. I saw electric poles an indication of electricity in the area. Most of the roads are tarred.

I brought out my video camera and took a few shots before going inside. Chairs were neatly arrange in the parlour to accommodate the  brides and grooms family. In the inner room, the bride was been given a make over. I took permission to go in and see her to take some shots. She looked gorgeous and amazingly beautiful in every way.

About 20mins later, the official ceremony started. The spokesperson for the brides family joyfully welcomed one and all. Kola nuts were offered in a clean bowl with some amount of money to support it. on a lighter note, the spokesperson sought to know the reason for the visit. A response came quickly from the representative of the grooms family. Thereafter, all the items brought, as required, were checked  on the list for compliance. The payment of the brideprice soon followed without hesitation.

Without wasting time, two veiled girls posed as the bride were brought in one after the other, but were quickly rejected. Later the true bride was unveiled to the admiration of everyone. Having satisfied all the necessary requirements, the newly wedded couple went outside amid cheers and acknowledgement from invited guests. The DJ played some melodious tunes which provoked a spontaneous dance steps from the couple and others.

At about 4:45pm the event winded up and we left Alisimie for Benin. Indeed, it was a great happy and successful occasion. The white wedding was slated for 13^th May, 2017.

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