Igba Nkwu.
“Igba Nkwu” (pronounced ee-gbah in-kwoo) means “wine carrying” in Igbo, and it's one of the most important and vibrant traditions in Igbo culture. It’s the formal traditional wedding where the bride's family gives their blessing and the bride symbolically searches for and presents her groom to the entire village.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this special day as we celebrate love, family, and heritage.
March 14th 2026
Oyege (Izzi LGA), Ebonyi state Nigeria
Travel Information
Flight & Arrival
March 13th 2026
Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu
Guests will need to take a domestic flight to the Enugu Airport.
We recommend taking an early flight. Once we're closer to the date, we'll update the website to show our preferred flight and coordinate airport pickup.
Transportation from the airport will be provided and awaiting your arrival once pickups have been coordinated.
Hotel & Accomodation
March 13th - March 15th 2026
Re Meritona, Abakaliki
We’ve reserved accommodation at:
Re Meritona hotels
Located in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Bookings are to be secured and finalized individually by guests prior to arrival. It'll be the sole accommodation for the event.
Shuttles will also be provided from the hotel to the wedding and back
Departure
March 15th 2026
Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu
Similarly to the arrival flight, we'll update with a preferred flight in due time. We recommend a flight to Lagos if you're intending to attend the white wedding (flights to Johannesburg are more accesible)
Visa
Apply for a Nigerian e-visa online here
March 13th
Morning
Arrival
Afternoon
Check-in and rest
Evening
Welcome event
March 14th (wedding day)
9:00am - 11:00am
Get dressed and meet at the shuttle
12:00pm - 5:30pm
Wine carrying ceremony
6:00pm
9:00pm - 12:00am
Return to hotel
After party at the hotel
March 15th
Morning
Afternoon
Breakfast and check-out
Airport dropoffs
Itinerary
Dress
Code
Asoebi or Traditional Nigerian attire
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What is Asoebi?
Asoebi (pronounced ah-shoh-e-bee) is a coordinated fabric chosen by the couple and their families for close friends to wear during the celebration. It’s a beloved Nigerian tradition that symbolizes solidarity, celebration, and community.
Wearing the Asoebi shows that you’re part of the bride and groom’s tribe—and it makes the photos pop!
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To be included in communications on asoebi including fabrication, fitting and delivery, please indicate interest in your RSVP response for someone to reach out, or just click the button at the bottom of the page.
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Pricing
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Women
Fabric, gele (head scarf) and lining: $105
Fabrication: est $80-120 (depending on style & tailor. Optional tailor & fitting will be provided).
We will also have people available to tie your gele on the morning of the wedding.
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Men
Agbada fabric and Fila (hat): $85
Fabrication: est $80-120 (depending on style. Tailor and fitting will be provided)