Nigerian Hausa culture and traditions: Top facts

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[{"selector":"#anim-8f47dfc9-95ba-443a-b48b-95a9830dbd52 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.22627714305329%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] Weddings take days. As the bride prepares for marriage, family and friends celebrate. Learn more