African Weddings
"May all the ore ókó (grooms men) prostrate before the family of the bride and ask for permission to receive her into the family"
Here comes the day. The long awaited event, couples have made all possible preparations before this day because weddings are supposed to be phenomenal. Weddings of African descent has been categorized as an economy of its own.
In the western regions of Nigeria, parties and notably weddings are called 'OWAMBE'. Owambe is a culture, it is a way of life. From its unique Live band music to the steamy hot aroma of meals (Nigerian jollof) filled in the venues definitely makes this phenomenon enthralling.
I've been privileged to benefit from the lucrative demands of owambe parties. The elegant attire appearance of the groom and his men are very salient in ensuring that the day is as colorful as it should be.
This is one of my works from mid August 2017
This was done for another client in April 2018 >
We also added color to this wedding in the city of Lagos earlier in February 2018 >
Projects like this and many more make us fashion designers relevant in the game as these 'owambes' are the highest demands in the fashion industry in Nigeria 🇳🇬 today.
Fashion is unique to various cultures in Africa. These Agbadas with Fila or abeti aja (Yoruba names for cap and dog ears caps) were first worn according to history in Mali 🇲🇱 and Ghana 🇬🇭 by the Islamic Tukulors, Mande and Songhai people of the 8th-century...
I hope to talk more in depth about African fashion and culture in subsequent posts.
Do enjoy your day! #introduceyourself
hello there @teekayworldwide , What a lovely post and beautiful outfit.. A Public Health Master Degree but also a Fashionpreneur is really interesting, hope that you will share more about the African fashion, I can see that Bourgoundy is not the only beautiful colour that you expose, this is amazing.. add more story about OWAMBE please.. hey that yoruba really look like our "kupiah meukeutop" in my homeland that must be one of the ottoman empire inheritage.
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Thanks very much, I'll definitely put up more post on owambes
You are welcome Frank😉 I can see that you've added more words about it in this posts too.. hope that more people will read your valuable posts. While many people struggling how to write and find the right things to share here in steemit.. You're just continue to develop your blessed talents, and I am happy to get more information about your country culture and fashion too😊
I couldn't agree more, indeed Owambe is not just about celebrations, it has become a way of life in Western Nigeria.....
It's quite impressive to know that you made and deliver all those beautiful wears and attires above. Well done for this amazing piece.
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This was a great post! I always wonder about other cultures. There are a lot of people here from Nigeria but I have not read about wedding customs before.
I like the April colors the best. But now I am wondering about the bridal party and the decor.
over here it seems the most attention is on the female attire. It is a bit of a joke among the ladies about the bridesmaid dresses. While the men kind of groan about having to dress in formal wear.
Beautiful designs and so colorful. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi there, @teekayworldwide,
Visiting from @cicisaja's recommendation via her Pay It Forward Contest curation post.
I LOVE that your business is thriving and is based on your African wedding culture and fashion. We have an active Nigerian community here in Jamaica and many Jamaicans wear African dress.
Looking forward to more of your very special niche fashion posts and Happy Steeming!
PS Your pictures were stunning! Thank you.
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Wow good to hear about the community in diaspora. Thanks very much I really appreciate
Such an interesting post!! Coming from Canada, I've never seen the details like you describe here :) Thank you so much for sharing; your photos are beautiful!!
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What strange outfits. I am not used to see wedding outfits like these. Thanks for your lovely post, which I have found through the Pay It Forward Contest, after reading @cicisaja's entry.
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Awesome post, my daughter just got back from Uganda a few weeks ago and participated in a wedding there. She loves the sari they had made for her. Here's a pick of them.