Finally, I have the privilege of saying that I went to one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Yes, I went to Cambridge University. Sadly, it was only to park my car for a wedding but no one has to know right?
I had the opportunity to indulge in a favourite activity of mine- compèring an event. Louisa and James had their traditional wedding a few weeks ago in Cambridge and it was one of the most beautiful and culturally aesthetic weddings I have ever witnessed. The bride is from the Asante tribe in Ghana while the groom is from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria. Their wedding was a perfect fusion of both cultures and it reflected in the attires, food and vibes at the wedding.
The invites expressly stated that all guests should be in their traditional outfits and I practically drooled over that of the bride’s father. His cloth was made with a rich and vibrant material called kente which is native to the Ghanaians. My palate also tasted new meals. I finally had the famous Ghanaian Jollof and I can say matter of factly that it has nothing on Nigerian Jollof. I also had wakye and banku. Hearing the Azonto song by Fuse ODG brought back good memories but watching the bride take over the dance floor when it came on was one of my highlights of the event.
There is a lot of rich African culture particularly in our dressing and food. It is amazing how one’s roots can be identified through the aesthetics of one’s outfits- the Igbos and their isi agwus or georges, the Ghanaians and their kentes, the Yorubas and their aso-okes. This wedding is one I’m not going to forget in a while.
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