Kano mass wedding 1,500 couples
A groom at a mass wedding ceremony in Kano State reportedly sparked reactions after celebrating his marriage and joking that he had “added another wife” to his family.
The groom was among about 1,500 couples who reportedly got married during the mass wedding programme organised in Kano.
Speaking during the ceremony, the man was quoted as saying, “I just added another wife; I have three already.” His comment attracted attention because polygamous marriages are permitted under Islamic law and are practised by some Muslim families in northern Nigeria.
The mass wedding brought together hundreds of couples as part of an initiative aimed at supporting marriage among residents and helping prospective couples meet the financial demands associated with weddings.
Mass wedding programmes have been organised in Kano and other northern states as part of efforts to encourage marriage while reducing the financial burden often associated with elaborate wedding ceremonies.
The large-scale ceremony attracted families, community members and officials, with couples celebrating their unions in a collective event rather than organising separate ceremonies.
The groom’s comment about having three wives also generated discussion online, with social media users reacting to his light-hearted remark and the cultural context surrounding polygamy in northern Nigeria.
The mass wedding highlights the continued importance of marriage and family life in Kano, where religious and cultural traditions play a major role in wedding ceremonies and family relationships.
