27/08/2025
The Foundation of Yoruba Marital Customs The Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria approach marriage as both a sacred union and a community celebration. Their multi-stage process, known as "Igbeyawo" (meaning "taking a wife"), emphasizes family integration rather than simply uniting two individuals. According to Yoruba philosophy, marriage involves bonding with every member of the family, as expressed in the saying, "family means a man marrying a woman and embracing all her family members"....
The Foundation of Yoruba Marital Customs The Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria approach marriage as both a sacred union and a community celebration. Their multi-stage process, known as “I…