✦ Events ✦

Two celebrations

01

Traditional Engagement

10 October 2026Ogun State, Nigeria + ZoomHybrid (In Person + Virtual)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM WAT

Our traditional Nigerian engagement — a deeply meaningful ceremony where the groom's family formally presents gifts and asks for the bride's hand. Diaspora family and friends join via Zoom.

  • Traditional items presentation
  • Yoruba prayers and blessings
  • Zoom link sent to RSVPs
  • Dresscode: Full traditional attire
02

Wedding Nikah

10 October 2026DLK Event Centre, AbeokutaIn Person + Livestream
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM WAT

The main event. Our Nikah — a sacred Islamic marriage ceremony — followed by the traditional wedding and a reception filled with prayer, music, dancing, Nigerian cuisine, and love. We cannot wait to celebrate with you.

  • Nikah ceremony 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Traditional wedding 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
  • Reception immediately after the traditional
  • Aso-ebi in peach, white & green
✦ Order of Events ✦

Ceremony programme

1:00 PM
Welcome & opening prayers
1:20 PM
Introduction of both families
1:40 PM
Presentation of traditional items
2:00 PM
Bride price negotiation (symbolic)
2:20 PM
Palm wine ceremony
2:40 PM
Kola nut blessing by elders
3:00 PM
Exchange of gifts and goodwill
3:20 PM
Closing prayers & celebration