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The primary reasons for the presentation of lefe is to honor the bride and show the groom's ability to provide for her. Men may either purchase items themselves, or give a certain amount of money to their bride to spend as they wish, to ensure that the lefe are to the bride's taste. Since it is said
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Lefe holds immense importance in Hausa weddings today. In fact, out of a hundred weddings conducted in Hausa culture, it is observed that 99.99% of Hausas follow the tradition of bringing lefe either before the wedding or on the wedding day. The tradition, which is embraced by other ethnic groups in
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are the containers, boxes, or suitcases used to store and transport Kayan lefe to the bride's house. The number of Akwati required may vary depending on the bridegroom's family background. These containers serve the purpose of securely holding and transporting the Kayan lefe, ensuring its safe
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The cultural practice has been criticized for hindering the marriage prospects of young individuals in
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Traditional gifts include gold, head wraps, lace, and brocade. Cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, hand bags and shoes may also be given. Modern gifts, such as cars, can also be included in lefe.
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instead of boxes or suit cases for storing Kayan lefe. This shift is primarily driven by the recognition that refrigerators offer greater utility compared to a set of boxes.
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