MARRIED FOR LIFE: Celebrating African Traditional Heritage Overseas Nigerian born American lovers, Software Engineers showcase Yoruba, Igbo Culture to Marry in Philadelphia *Met by destiny, dated for nine months, began romantic relationship in New York *In honor of Yoruba traditions, AMOS AKINOLA and his groomsmen laid flat on the floor, at the feet of his future in-laws, to show respect *As an Igbo bride, OBIAJULU Ajulu ADIGWE had her igba nkwu, or wine carrying, during which she received a cup of palm wine from her father, who then instructed her to go into the crowd, find the man she wanted to marry, and bring him back When she found him, she presented the wine, which Amos drank *Couples danced non-stop to various Nigerian music and live performances by invited entertainers * Our wedding is rich, cultural, heartwarming-and unforgettable -Couple after marriage *BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICAN Senior Investigative Editor
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