Are Igbo brides the 'most expensive' brides in Nigeria?

Eastern brides are said to be the most expensive brides in
Nigeria, in terms of what is reportedly demanded of the potential
groom in the ‘list’

In terms of what it takes to take a bride from any of the eastern
states in Nigeria, it is said to not be a walk in the park. The Igbo
tribe take pride in their daughters and don’t hesitate to show any
potential suitor how ‘highly rated’ she is.
The Igbo bride’s traditional wedding list is probably one of the
most discussed topics whenever a man indicates interest in
taking an Igbo wife.
A groom was reportedly asked to buy the following items in the
picture below, for him to be able to take a wife from the Afikpo
area of Ebonyi state:

“it is called Nvunvu, a traditional marriage rite performed by an

intended groom, mostly done by the Afikpo people in Ebonyi

State”.

The Igbos also perform a tradition called ‘ idu uno ‘ where a bride

is sent forth from her parents’ house to her new home. She is

given lots of gifts consisting mostly of items she’ll need to make

her home.

She gets items like refrigerator, brooms, mortar/pestle, gas

cooker, pots and pans e.t.c, especially if her family can afford it.

Here is a picture of a bride with her ‘idu uno’ gifts:

What do you think??