Abolish or not abolish: Young Nigerians speak about costly marriage rites (III)

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Across many societies in Nigeria, young people (both men and women) have been talking about marriage with keen interest – especially when it comes to the amount spent in observing certain rites.

In our third episode on the cost of marriage, “The Bearing” seeks to find out what it takes to get married in the western part of Nigeria.

By the way, what does it take to host a typical Yoruba wedding party?

We thank Damilola Victor Dare, who sang the Oríkì for us.