POLGYMANY FAMILY

It is no longer news nor surprising that women in modern Nigeria can afford to share their spouse with another woman. But the rate at which this practice is increasing in Nigeria has become worrisome.

Not minding their level of education, the consciousness of the average African man especially those raised in the cultural setting, has not changed. Regardless of the level of westernization imbibed by an average African man in terms of his academic qualification, exposure, dressing, among others, when it comes to marriage, he remains an African man in his consciousness.

So, is polygamy sanctioned by the Nigerian Constitution? I did a Google search and everywhere I went, authors specifically stated that polygamy is legal under Nigeria's Constitution. Since I typically never trust anything until I have seen it with my own eyes, I took a look at the Constitution. I can unequivocally say that I did not come across the term 'Polygamy' in the Constitution. In fact, marriage was mainly referred to in the context of Sharia Law. Now, I know that many Nigerian men marry more than one wife (and can even maintain a few mistresses all at once) and I have never had the impression that such is illegal. So, I will simply associate this general belief that polygamy is legal to the fact that polygamy is a cultural/religious practice. Maybe that is why the Constitution failed to address it. Or, maybe it was ignored the same way tribes were not registered during the last national census.

How to Wear Hijab

Wearing hijab in the same style can become boring, so this we show you how to wear hijab in different modern styles for 2015. Girls like to look pretty and cool in the headscarf and they will share the secrets to seriously simple, easy and beautiful scarf style fashion. Muslim girls like to try out new styles and we will show you ways to tie hijabs using a shawl, dupatta, pashmina and thin lace scarves. Those are all the different types of scarves you can use to put together unique looks. Visit www.hijabworld.com or you visit how to wear hijab. They going to show you some few step.

NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL BRIDAL WEAR / STAGE DECOR

This is how we dress when it comes to our Nigerian traditional weddings.
Traditional weddings are the best opportunity to play with colors! Many brides are however, opting to wear their favorite colors for different elements of their outfit – from head wrap to wrapper. The hottest colors are shades of blue and green – aqua, teal etc.

STAGE DECOR!

Chandeliers, lights, your wedding day is all about You! So why not make a statement with a spectacular stage that keeps the spotlight where it’s supposed to be.

More Food

Vegetable & Prawn Stir-Fry For Jollof Rice, and Plantains



1. If the prawns aren't cleaned yet, remove the shell, break off the heads and tails and discard, then peel off the black vein at the back of the prawn, rinse the prawn meat in salted water. And set aside.
 
2. Wash and slice the vegetables and set aside.

3. Chop the onions  and pepper and set aside.

4. Place the oil into a pot, add the chopped onions, pepper , ground crayfish and fresh prawns. Stir fry for a 10 seconds.
 Tip: the ground crayfish is optional but it gives the mix a sweet aroma and irresistible taste.

5. Add the sliced vegetable and seasoning powder, and stir fry  for about 2 minutes or until the vegetable is cooked.
Tip: you can add a little salt if you want to, but remember that the seasoning cube has salt in it, so that you don't overdo it it.
  Serve and enjoy.

How to make Gizdodo – Plantain and Gizzard

Ingredients

•          Plantain
•          Gizzard
•          Onion
•          Green Chilli Pepper
•          Scotch Bonnet
•          Palm Oil
•          Mixed Herbs
•          All purpose seasoning
•          Crushed Chill
•          Salt

Cooking Instructions

•          Cut the plantain into small dice shapes and set aside
•          Clean the gizzard with water, boil will a bit of seasoning for 30 mins
•          Drain and set the gizzard aside
•          Fried the plantain until golden brown and set aside
•          Fry the gizzard for up five minutes on medium heat
•          Get a reasonably sized pot and set your cooker to medium heat
•          Add a bit of palm oil and let it heat up for 1 or 2 mins
•          Add sliced onions, scotch bonnets and green chilli
•          Add mixed herbs, all purpose seasoning, and crushed chilli
•          Stir the mixture and leave it on fire for a minute or two
•          Add fried plantain and Gizzard then stir the mixture with a spoon

Gizdodo is name that people decided to give this tasty side that goes with Jollof-rice, Fried rice and the list goes on. Gizdodo is simply a combination of Gizzard and plantain. Fried plantain is popularly known as “dodo” in Nigeria, so it explains the dodo part of Gizdodo. As the saying goes, there are several ways to skin a cat. What you will find is several variations when it comes to making Gizdodo but I have put together an easy to follow step by step cooking instructions. It’s quite easy to make and will be ready in no time.

Avartsy Cooking

Egusi Soup is a Nigerian dish made primarily from ground melon seeds. Melon seeds are an off white color, have an oval shape to them, and once ground, the seeds have a slightly oily feel which is to be expected and doesn’t affect taste. There are usually two variations of Egusi Soup; one involves the addition of chopped spinach and is typically called Egusi Elefo, while the other version does not use spinach, it’s simply plain Egusi soup, minus the vegetables.

8-10 s/m African chicken pieces

5-7 m pieces shaki/tripe

1 scotch bonnet pepper/rodo/habanero

1 cup Egusi/ground melon seeds

1/2 cup palm oil

1.5 cups shawa/dried fish

2 tbsps ground red pepper

2 tbsps curry powder

2 knorr cubes

2 fresh garlic cloves (chopped or sliced)

Ginger (size of garlic cloves/chopped)

1 bag fresh spinach

Smoked Turkey Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup in Nigerian Food lingo, is soup cooked with green, leafy vegetables like spinach. Usually, Vegetable Soup is cooked with a variety of meats ranging from beef, goat meat, shaki/tripe, cow’s foot, to chicken and seafood. As you can tell, it’s a soup rich in meat!

10-15 m pieces smoked turkey drums

1 m red bell pepper/tatashe

4 scotch bonnet pepper/rodo/habanero

4 fresh garlic cloves

Ginger (size of garlic cloves)

1 m tomato

1 s red onion

1 bag fresh spinach OR 2 chopped frozen packs spinach

1/2 cup palm oil

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 knorr cube OR 2 maggi cubes

1 tbsp curry powder

Coconut Jollof Rice

Coconut Jollof Rice is a play on your regular Jollof Rice, and the main difference between both would be the addition of Coconut Milk. Jollof Rice, is simply rice cooked in a tomato/pepper base which gives the dish its signature deep orange (oft times borderline red) color.

3 cups parboiled long grain white rice

1 can unsweetened coconut milk

1 s can tomato paste

3 m red bell peppers (tatashe)

3 m tomatoes

2 m red onions

4-6 scotch bonnet peppers (rodo)

5 garlic cloves

Ginger (size of garlic cloves)

3 tbsps curry powder

3 knorr cubes

3 bay leaves

1/2 cup palm oil

1/2 cup canola oil

Water

That is how you cook Nigerian food.

Food in Nigeria

Nigeria has such a variety of people and cultures that it is difficult to pick one national dish. Each area has its own regional favorite that depends on customs, tradition, and religion. The different foods available also depend on the season: the "hungry season" is before the rains arrive in March, and the "season of surplus" follows the harvest in October and November. Fruits, however, are enjoyed year-round. A large part of Nigeria lies in the tropics, where many fruits are available. Some of the popular fruits are oranges, melons, grapefruits, limes, mangoes, bananas, and pineapples.


For example you want to cook spiced boiled yam.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds yams, peeled and thickly sliced (regular yams can be used in place of African yams)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
• Cayenne pepper, to taste

Procedure

1. Place the yams in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them.
2. Add the salt, garlic clove, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Drain the yams and remove the garlic clove and discard it.
5. Place the yams on a platter and drizzle the butter over the top.
6. Sprinkle with a little cayenne pepper (be careful, cayenne pepper tastes very hot) and serve.

General Culture

 Nigerian culture: grouped by language. Each language has its own culture. People who speak the same language share the same culture. For example: People who speak Yoruba language share the same culture.
American culture: It’s really hard to sum up the American culture because it’s so diverse. The way people think in the North is not the way people think in the South. I think the social norms are similar across the states.