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Royal Igbo Traditional Ceremony · Full Traditional Attire Required

Traditional Wedding

Adaeze
&
Chukwuemeka

Saturday, 5 December 2026

Hosted by Okonkwo Family & Eze Family

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Joining of Two Families

The Oko Family

The kwo F Family

By the blessing of our ancestors and the grace of God, two royal bloodlines converge. The Okonkwo family of Nnewi and the Eze family of Onitsha have been neighbours across the Anambra River for three generations. Today, we become one.

The heritage that unites us

Nnewi, August 2023

She was introduced to him at the New Yam Festival in Nnewi. He had not eaten all day — but when she entered the compound, he forgot he was hungry. Their mothers looked at each other and nodded.

Couple in traditional wear

In Igbo tradition, a woman is not given away — she is escorted into her glory.

— — Elder Okonkwo, on the day of the proposal

August 2023

First meeting — Nnewi New Yam Festival

December 2023

Families formally introduced

April 2024

Traditional proposal accepted

December 2026

Traditional Wedding, Nnewi

The Details

Everything you need to know

Traditional Wine Carrying

Okonkwo Royal Compound, Nnewi, Anambra State

Saturday, 5 December 2026

From 10:00 AM

The bride searches for her groom among the guests and offers him palm wine in the ancient tradition.

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Church Blessing & Reception

Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Onitsha

Sunday, 6 December 2026

From 11:00 AM

A sacred church blessing followed by a grand reception dinner with Igbo cultural performances.

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Order of Ceremony

Our programme for the day