PHOTO NEWS: SolaceBase staff Moses Akoji holds traditional wedding in Imo State

The Digital Marketing Manager of Fridabs SolaceBase Communication, Publisher of SolaceBase Online Newspaper,  Moses Eyime Akoji, has formalised his union with his heartthrob, Chinonso Colette Ihekandu, in a colourful traditional wedding ceremony held in her hometown of Umuozu Ugiri, Isi-Ala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

The ceremony on Friday drew family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers who joined the couple to celebrate the joyous occasion marked by vibrant cultural displays, traditional rites, and blessings from both families.

SolaceBase reports that the traditional wedding holds a central place in Nigerian and particularly Igbo culture, symbolising the formal joining of two families, the affirmation of marital intentions, and the public acknowledgement of love and commitment.

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The Igbo traditional marriage, known as Igba Nkwu, is especially significant as it involves ancestral blessings, the exchange of gifts, and cultural rites that honour lineage, heritage, and community values.

The event showcased these cultural elements, reflecting the rich traditions of the Igbo people and reinforcing the importance of preserving indigenous marriage customs.