The cost of marrying an Igbo lady

Date: 15-06-2009 10:23 pm (14 years ago) | Author: King Samuel O Dguy
[1] 2 3 4 ... 17
- at 15-06-2009 10:23 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
Today in Igboland, marriage has become a project for people the society see as having arrived financially. This entails that the intending groom would be ready to cater for the family of the wife should there be need for that, after he must have performed all the rites required to take a lady as wife.

In most cases a junior sibling of the new wife would be attached to the new family to train. Whatever it takes, the man would be ready to foot the bills in order to be respected among the kinsmen of the in-laws.

But the duel of the husband to-be-would only get to the other commitments after he must have scaled the first hurdles. On the day of the traditional marriage, the kinsmen who might have taken laxative pills prior to the day would be in attendance to feast to their fill and probably get drunk too. Findings show that because of the endless demands made on the intending husband, traditional marriage seems to be phasing out as some parents would organize it in the city where they reside while the new wife would gladly move into the man’s house after the event.

Such factors have been responsible for low patronage of the marriage institution and a threat to the family system.

As a result, fathers are battling to give out their daughters on time or run the risk of leaving them unmarried. To achieve this they go out of their way to satisfy these kinsmen by allowing them have their way on the endless demands.


Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:23 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- Beauti4 at 15-06-2009 10:26 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
so dguy...did u prefer to marry hausa wife?
Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:26 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- diplomatik at 15-06-2009 10:32 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
sam .. i no fit read....summarize jor... Grin

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:32 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- Dguy at 15-06-2009 10:43 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:32 PM
sam .. i no fit read....summarize jor... Grin

Are you an igbo lady?

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:43 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- diplomatik at 15-06-2009 10:45 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
Quote from: dguy on 15-06-2009 10:43 PM
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:32 PM
sam .. i no fit read....summarize jor... Grin

Are you an igbo lady?

lol...no...y?......just want to know  Cheesy

summarize jor... Cheesy

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:45 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- Dguy at 15-06-2009 10:45 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
Thats just 3 paragraphs, wont take you 5 mins to read....

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:45 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- diplomatik at 15-06-2009 10:49 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:49 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- Dguy at 15-06-2009 10:51 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:49 PM
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

You learn how to read in the school not in your room

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:51 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- diplomatik at 15-06-2009 10:52 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
Quote from: dguy on 15-06-2009 10:51 PM
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:49 PM
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

You learn how to read in the school not in your room

i no get money for sch.....r u coming...i'm waiting jor...or u summarize... Grin

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:52 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- Dguy at 15-06-2009 10:54 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:52 PM
Quote from: dguy on 15-06-2009 10:51 PM
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:49 PM
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

You learn how to read in the school not in your room

i no get money for sch.....r u coming...i'm waiting jor...or u summarize... Grin

government schools are free

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:54 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- diplomatik at 15-06-2009 10:56 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
Quote from: dguy on 15-06-2009 10:54 PM
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:52 PM
Quote from: dguy on 15-06-2009 10:51 PM
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:49 PM
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

You learn how to read in the school not in your room

i no get money for sch.....r u coming...i'm waiting jor...or u summarize... Grin

government schools are free


oh really didn't know..... Grin Grin.....u shy to come my room eh?...ok lets go to the library....how about that

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:56 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- Dguy at 15-06-2009 10:58 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
Shy -- You need to ask abt me, am not shy, my face is everywhere

Posted: at 15-06-2009 10:58 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- diplomatik at 15-06-2009 11:00 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
ok ..to the library then...... Cheesy

Posted: at 15-06-2009 11:00 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- osituga at 15-06-2009 11:03 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:49 PM
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

hmmm
Posted: at 15-06-2009 11:03 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- diplomatik at 15-06-2009 11:05 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
Quote from: osituga on 15-06-2009 11:03 PM
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:49 PM
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

hmmm

nothing naa...ok baby... u can teach me instead ok...forget sam...he's not coming anyways.. Cheesy

Posted: at 15-06-2009 11:05 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- osituga at 15-06-2009 11:10 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 11:05 PM
Quote from: osituga on 15-06-2009 11:03 PM
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:49 PM
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

hmmm

nothing naa...ok baby... u can teach me instead ok...forget sam...he's not coming anyways.. Cheesy

he gat some oscaboos...he needs to attend to...hehee
Posted: at 15-06-2009 11:10 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- Toks-E at 15-06-2009 11:11 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
kpele ooo

abeg enlighten us abt the other tribes

Posted: at 15-06-2009 11:11 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- diplomatik at 15-06-2009 11:15 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
Quote from: Toks-E on 15-06-2009 11:11 PM
kpele ooo

abeg enlighten us abt the other tribes

  Undecided Undecided Cheesy Tongue

Posted: at 15-06-2009 11:15 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- diplomatik at 15-06-2009 11:16 PM (14 years ago)
(f)
Quote from: osituga on 15-06-2009 11:10 PM
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 11:05 PM
Quote from: osituga on 15-06-2009 11:03 PM
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:49 PM
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

hmmm

nothing naa...ok baby... u can teach me instead ok...forget sam...he's not coming anyways.. Cheesy

he gat some oscaboos...he needs to attend to...hehee

 Shocked Shocked Shocked Grin Cheesy Tongue

Posted: at 15-06-2009 11:16 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- ceejay58 at 15-06-2009 11:28 PM (14 years ago)
(m)
Quote from: diplomatik on 15-06-2009 10:49 PM
in fact i can't read....teach me to read na.... come my room  and teach me.... Tongue Cheesy Tongue Tongue

 Lips Sealed Lips Sealed Lips Sealed Lips Sealed
Posted: at 15-06-2009 11:28 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
Reply
[1] 2 3 4 ... 17

fire TRENDING GISTS fire

TODAY'S TOP
  1. "58 Ex-Govs Embezzled N2.187 Trillion" - EFCC Unveils Startling Revelations (See Full List)

  2. Veteran Actress, Shan George In Desperate Plea As Fraudsters Clear N3.6m From Her Bank Account

  3. Lady Accuses Actress,Mercy Johnson Of Witchcraft, Says Angela Okorie Is Her Next Target (Video)

  4. Ex-FCMB Manager, Nwachukwu Placidus Sentenced To 121 Yrs For Embezzling Customer's Funds

  5. Fred Adujua Arrested Amid Allegations From House Of Reps Member & Former Senator Nwaboshi

  6. Suspect Says Human Head Is Sold For ₦45,000 In Lagos As Police Parade Ten Organ Harvesters

  7. "Overeating Caused My Excess Weight" — Nigerian Physician And Politician, Doyin Okupe

  8. Lagos Police Command Dismisses Two Inspectors Amid Allegations Of Romantic Relationship

  9. Nigerian Man Offers $2000 Reward For Arrest Of Fraudster Who Stole N42m From Him

  10. Billionaire's Daughter, DJ Cuppy Shares Wedding Bliss & Dreams Of Her Own Love Story

  11. Outrage As 40-year-old Man Allegedly Lures 13-year-old Girl With ₦200, Sparks National Debate

  12. Charly Boy Shares Insights On Activism, Marriage, And Gender Roles In Candid Interview

  13. Nigerian Journalist Turned AI Tech Expert, Oludayo Ojerinde Creates AI Solutions For Businesses

  14. Cybercrime Convict, Odinakachi Prince Onyeoziri Sentenced To 7 Years Imprisonment & Fined ₦3M

  15. Federal Government Unveils Measures To Combat Fake Certificates In Public & Private Institution

  16. Actress & Entrepreneur, Wofai Fada Announces Engagement With Stunning Beachside Photos

  17. Journalist Hit By Stray Bullet Inside Kano Government House, Raises Concerns On Press Freedom

  18. "Prioritize Wives Over Mothers Or Stay Single" - Ifu Ennada Issues Stark Warning To Men

  19. Village Head, Kabiru Mohammed Killed As Suspected Assassins Ravage Marke Community In Kaduna

  20. Archbishop Of Brotherhood Of The Cross & Star, Family, & Clergy Kidnapped In Abia State


THIS WEEK
  1. Stop Lagos-Calabar Highway Project - Obi Tells Tinubu As Demolition of Landmark Centre Begins

  2. FRESH: Nollywood Lovers, IK Ogbonna & Ini Edo Reportedly Engaged

  3. "Stop Inciting Igbos Against Tinubu Govt" – Umahi Slams Peter Obi

  4. MAY 1st; Peter Obi Celebrates Nigerian Workers, Sends Message

  5. “Wizkid Undergoing Mental Illness, No Longer Together With Jada – Isaac Fayose Reveals

  6. Peter Obi Reacts To The Deaths Of 35 Nigerians In Horrific Kogi, Enugu Road Clashes

  7. Watch As Lions Have S3x On Top Of Safari Truck Full Of People

  8. How A Nigerian Woman Loses Her Marketing Job For Failing to Meet N300m Monthly Target

  9. Lagos Gov Sanwo Olu Appoints Wasiu Ayinde's Daughter, Basirat As SSA To Gov On Tourism

  10. Kenya Gets First Female Air Force Commander, Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed


TOP MEMBERS: