Entwined by Destiny

Chapter Twenty-three

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The Dikko's, like every other indigene of Karau-karau village are originally Fulanis but because of their settlement in Hausaland and being surrounded by Hausa people, they gradually mixed up with the Hausas and became just like them. With time, they took up the Hausa people's language, culture and traditions such that the younger generations can't even speak fulfulde at all. In fact, instead of claiming to be Fulanis, they refer to themselves as Hausa/Fulani.

Therefore, the wedding of Mahmud and his cousins was carried out entirely according to the Hausa/Fulani culture. The first event after Kunshi (henna designing) is Kamu (veiling of the brides) which is a traditional event in which the maternal aunts preside over.

For Walida, since her only maternal aunt happens to be her prospective mother in-law, one of Umma's second cousins Aunty Rukayyah stood in as her uwar-rufi (aunt to perform the kamu rites on her) while for Iman, Aunty Shakirat did the honours.

The venue of the event is an open space which was magnificently decorated with traditional decorations of both Hausa and Fulani culture. The two brides were also adorned in full Fulani regalia, in all its cultural magnificence. From their hair to their feet, every item screamed 'I am Fulani' in them and oo la la! They looked terrific and so angelic.

Even the little flowergirls; Ihsan, Ikram and their young cousins were also dressed in Fulani attire. The bridal entourage; Safiyyah and co wore their aso ebi of Ankara gown and looked quite regal.

Ihsan, Ikram and their cousins in the Kamu venue.