Friday, 11 July 2014

Amazing!! Check out photos from Barbie & Ken's Nigerian wedding



You've probably never seen anything like this before. Well, I haven't! Its so lovely. These are the traditional wedding photos of Nigerian Barbie & Ken shot by famed Nigerian wedding photographer Obi Nwokedi. He actually did this a while back but I just stumbled on the photos. It's amazing! It's a real wedding album, from the bride dressing up till when then party stops. See the photos after the cut...



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And here comes the groom, Ken...
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barbie ken nigerian wedding
barbie ken nigerian wedding
The groom and his groomsmen donned agbadas, traditional Yoruba robes.
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According to tradition, the groom and his male family members must lie down in front of the bride's parents as a sign of respect.
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barbie ken nigerian wedding
barbie ken nigerian wedding
During the reception, the wedding proposal is read aloud.
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barbie ken nigerian wedding
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The traditional changing of the groom's hat, which  is believed to symbolize the crowning the head of the house.
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barbie ken nigerian wedding
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barbie ken nigerian wedding
barbie ken nigerian wedding
barbie ken nigerian wedding
barbie ken nigerian wedding
barbie ken nigerian wedding
barbie ken nigerian wedding

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