All roads led to the nation’s
capital, Abuja, recently for the wedding of President Muhammadu Buhari’s
daughter, Zahra, and Ahmed, whose father Mohammed Indimi, is a
billionaire businessman. At the week-long event, here are some of the
things that stood out.
capital, Abuja, recently for the wedding of President Muhammadu Buhari’s
daughter, Zahra, and Ahmed, whose father Mohammed Indimi, is a
billionaire businessman. At the week-long event, here are some of the
things that stood out.
The wedding invites and passes
The invites and passes were coated in
gold, black and white colours. It had the seal of the presidency
engraved on it. It was simple but classy. As expected, only guests who
had their invites and passes were allowed into the venue which had an
overwhelming presence of security operatives, Guests were barred from
going into the villa, where some of the activities commemorating the
wedding took place, with their phones.
gold, black and white colours. It had the seal of the presidency
engraved on it. It was simple but classy. As expected, only guests who
had their invites and passes were allowed into the venue which had an
overwhelming presence of security operatives, Guests were barred from
going into the villa, where some of the activities commemorating the
wedding took place, with their phones.
Pre-wedding henna
The cultural pre-wedding henna, also
known as Kunshi is an event that showcases a Hausa bride adorning
herself with locally made dye which is symbolically worn on the arms and
legs in the form of artworks prior to the wedding day.
known as Kunshi is an event that showcases a Hausa bride adorning
herself with locally made dye which is symbolically worn on the arms and
legs in the form of artworks prior to the wedding day.
At Zahra’s henna night, she replicated
this tradition in its finest form. Her arms and legs were heavily
adorned with henna designs. For her traditional henna night, the
21-year-old alumna of the University of Surrey, wore a purple ankara
fabric which was sewn into a simple dress that complemented her svelte
figure and light complexion. Surrounded by her friends and family, she
was the centre of attention as expected.
this tradition in its finest form. Her arms and legs were heavily
adorned with henna designs. For her traditional henna night, the
21-year-old alumna of the University of Surrey, wore a purple ankara
fabric which was sewn into a simple dress that complemented her svelte
figure and light complexion. Surrounded by her friends and family, she
was the centre of attention as expected.
Decoration
What is a wedding without decorations?
Luxury decor was an important feature of Zahra’s wedding. At each event
commemorating her wedding, there was an extensive and expensive showcase
of exquisite decor. Hiring some of the best hands in that field, there
was a lavish use of fresh flowers.
Luxury decor was an important feature of Zahra’s wedding. At each event
commemorating her wedding, there was an extensive and expensive showcase
of exquisite decor. Hiring some of the best hands in that field, there
was a lavish use of fresh flowers.
The decor also reflected the couple’s
rich cultural heritage. There was a pronounced usage of leather cushions
and throw pillows as well as traditional Hausa fabrics. The seat
reserved for the couple was decorated in blue and pink flowers just as
the venues of the bridal shower and tea party, were also elaborately
decorated with fresh flowers.
rich cultural heritage. There was a pronounced usage of leather cushions
and throw pillows as well as traditional Hausa fabrics. The seat
reserved for the couple was decorated in blue and pink flowers just as
the venues of the bridal shower and tea party, were also elaborately
decorated with fresh flowers.
Attire
Known for her simple but expensive
looks, Zahra is certainly not a pushover in the style department. Like
her mum, she has an eye for classy wear and accessories. Though she
likes to dress in a modest manner, her careful selection of bridal wear
and accessories did not come cheap. For the nikkah, she wore a white
floor-length gown which she complemented with a turban of the same
colour. She was also seen wearing a navy blue traditional Fulani fabric
which bears a semblance to the hugely popular aso oke in the
west and didn’t pair this with shoes. She revealed a well-manicured feet
which was properly covered with the traditional henna as well. She
later changed into another gown that accentuated her best physical
features.
looks, Zahra is certainly not a pushover in the style department. Like
her mum, she has an eye for classy wear and accessories. Though she
likes to dress in a modest manner, her careful selection of bridal wear
and accessories did not come cheap. For the nikkah, she wore a white
floor-length gown which she complemented with a turban of the same
colour. She was also seen wearing a navy blue traditional Fulani fabric
which bears a semblance to the hugely popular aso oke in the
west and didn’t pair this with shoes. She revealed a well-manicured feet
which was properly covered with the traditional henna as well. She
later changed into another gown that accentuated her best physical
features.
Jewellery
Another thing that stood out at the
wedding was the bride’s choice of jewellery. Choosing an array of
statement necklaces and traditional Hausa beads for her big day, Zahra
was spoilt for choice as she had an array of gold jewellry to choose
from. She did not shy away from wearing diamond jewellery.
wedding was the bride’s choice of jewellery. Choosing an array of
statement necklaces and traditional Hausa beads for her big day, Zahra
was spoilt for choice as she had an array of gold jewellry to choose
from. She did not shy away from wearing diamond jewellery.
Food
Guests who attended the events were
treated to mouth-watering local and continental dishes. Food and drinks
were not in short supply as the families of the couple ensured that
guests were well catered for at the wedding.
treated to mouth-watering local and continental dishes. Food and drinks
were not in short supply as the families of the couple ensured that
guests were well catered for at the wedding.
Make-up
Zahra has always been a stunner when it
comes to wearing make-up. Her wedding day afforded her an opportunity to
draw attention to her face once again as she dazzled at her wedding
with her simple yet classy make-up. From the choice of lipstick,
eyeshadow, well-manicured nails, Zahra looked every inch the bride that
she was. Her different looks at the wedding were created by one of the
most popular make-up artistes in Northern Nigeria, Fati Mamza.
comes to wearing make-up. Her wedding day afforded her an opportunity to
draw attention to her face once again as she dazzled at her wedding
with her simple yet classy make-up. From the choice of lipstick,
eyeshadow, well-manicured nails, Zahra looked every inch the bride that
she was. Her different looks at the wedding were created by one of the
most popular make-up artistes in Northern Nigeria, Fati Mamza.
Private jets
Zahra and Ahmed’s wedding will go down
memory lane as a classy one that wrapped up the year 2016. For most of
their friends, no expense was spared to honour the couple on their big
day as they flew into Abuja from various destinations in chartered
planes and private jets. The groom was also seen in one with some of his
friends, arriving Abuja for the wedding. This clearly made powerful
statements at the wedding.
memory lane as a classy one that wrapped up the year 2016. For most of
their friends, no expense was spared to honour the couple on their big
day as they flew into Abuja from various destinations in chartered
planes and private jets. The groom was also seen in one with some of his
friends, arriving Abuja for the wedding. This clearly made powerful
statements at the wedding.
Wedding cake
The three-tiered cake also came in
white, black and gold, similar to the wedding invite and pass at the
wedding. Shaped in a unique way, the attractive-looking cake was the
centre of attention.
white, black and gold, similar to the wedding invite and pass at the
wedding. Shaped in a unique way, the attractive-looking cake was the
centre of attention.
Guests
With a high profile wedding of this
nature, the guest list was loaded and had a roll call of all those that
mattered in the country; from top politicians, captains of industries,
members of the diplomatic corps as well as friends of the bride, they
all added glitz and glamour to the wedding and reception. It was a
gathering of the young and young at heart who came from all walks of
life to honour the couple.
nature, the guest list was loaded and had a roll call of all those that
mattered in the country; from top politicians, captains of industries,
members of the diplomatic corps as well as friends of the bride, they
all added glitz and glamour to the wedding and reception. It was a
gathering of the young and young at heart who came from all walks of
life to honour the couple.