On a recent phone call from Lagos, Nigeria, newlywed Lisa-Leigh Aladekomo assures me that her 2,000-guest traditional ceremony last year to husband Tomiwa Aladekomo was hardly the OTT affair that has ...

There are millions of pictures of Nigerian brides on Instagram, many of them taken by talented artists who work as wedding photographers on the weekends, to pay their bills. I know some Nigerian ...

Lush tropical leaves adorned the walls to the entrance of an event venue in Lagos, Nigeria, while drums were played in the background. The perfumed aromas of men and women alike who traveled from near ...

Nigerian weddings are a sight to behold. They are loud, colorful, and full of life. The ceremonies can last for days, and there is always something to eat, drink, and dance to. The bride and groom ...

In 2025, the modern Nigerian bridal style has blossomed into something truly spectacular—an art form that seamlessly blends history with fresh innovation. From the elaborate use of aso oke to fabrics ...

The reality is that things are quickly changing from what they used to be. Modern marriages are evolving, with young Nigerian couples opting to finance their weddings themselves. As straightforward as ...

Sheinelle Jones just went halfway around the world for a gorgeous wedding with her adorable family. On Thursday, the Weekend TODAY anchor shared a gallery of images from the wedding celebration she ...

"The theme was a blending of two cultures," the newlyweds tell PEOPLE of the groom's Nigerian heritage and the bride's Italian heritage Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music ...