CUSTOMARY MARRIAGE RITES

(DAKAKUSI – BOSO WEM)

1. Information – (Siwomi) - GH¢ 15.00

2. Awake – (Sitremi) - GH¢ 15.00
3. Greetings – (Ngami) - GH¢ 15.00

YOHE NITSUMI
1. Two (2) Bottles of Foreign Schnapps
2. Two (2) Bottles of Whisky
3. Two (2) Bottles of Schnapps (Yo Bami Da) with an amount of GH¢ 2,000.00
4. Two (2) Crates of Minerals
5. One (1) Crate of Beer
6. Six (6) Half Pieces of Dumas Cloth
7. Six (6) Pieces of Scarf (Odasobor)
8. Set of Underwear, Panties and Nugeria (Subui)
9. Six (6) Pieces of Handkerchiefs
10. A Pair of Black Shoe, White Shoe, Necklace and Wrist Watch
11. One (1) Suit Case (Eco lack)
12. Engagement Ring (Gold)
13. Holy Bible
14. MOTHER IN-LAW: Half-Piece of Cloth with an amount of GH¢ 350.00
15. FATHER IN-LAW: Full-Piece of Cloth with an amount of GH¢ 300.00, Umbrella,
Cutlass, and Ohenema

17. BROTHERS & SISTERS IN-LAW: GH¢ 150.00

18. Family: GH¢ 300.00

HEAD OF FAMILY:
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CUSTOMARY MARRIAGE RITES

S/N. ITEM AMOUNT

GH¢
1. INFORMATION: One Bottle of Schnapps or Cash 100.00
2. KNOCKING: One Bottle of Schnapps or Cash 100.00
3. GREETINGS: One Bottle of Schnapps or Cash 100.00
4. Knowing Father & Mother-in-laws in chambers: 200.00
5. Gift for Father – (Father-in-Law): 200.00
One Full-Piece of Cloth, One Umbrella & Cash
6. Gift for Mother – (Mother-in-Law): 200.00
One Half-Piece of Cloth, One Headgear & Cash
7. Dowry: One Bottle of Schnapps or Cash & Supporting Cash 500.00
Engagement Ring & Bible
Suit Case or Ekolac – (Containing the Following):
a) Six (6) Half Pieces of Cloth
b) Six (6) Headgears
c) Twelve (12) Sets of Underwear
d) Two (2) Red Clothes – (Subue) & Beads
e) Two (2) Pairs of Shoe
f) Two (2) Pairs of Slippers
g) Set of Jewelry
8. Akonta Sekan – (Brother-in-law): Cash 100.00
9. Two Crates of Minerals
Two Crates of Malts
10. Family – (Cash) 100.00
11. Two (2) Bottles of Wine and Cash – (for the Church) 100.00
12. Appreciation/Thank you – (Cash) 50.00
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S/N. ITEM REMARKS COMPLETED

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WEDDING
1. Groom’s Dress, Watch & Shoe
2. Best Man’s Dress, Watch & Shoe
3. Bride’s Dress, Fascinator, Fan, Earing, Bouquet, Purse, Watch & Shoe
4. Bride’s Maid’s Dress, Fascinator, Earing, Watch & Shoe
5. Make–Up Stylist/ Beautician
6. Weave-On
7. Wedding Rings
8. Handkerchiefs
9. Decorations
10. Programme and Invitation Card
11. Photography /Video
12. Gift Table and Gift Book (Name & Number)
13. Music
14. Cars (2)
ENGAGEMENT / CUSTOMARY MARRIAGE RITES
1. Information – (Siwomi) GH¢ 15.00
2. Awake – (Sitremi) GH¢ 15.00
3. Greetings – (Ngami) GH¢ 15.00
YOHE NITSUMI
1. Two (2) Bottles of Foreign Schnapps
2. Two (2) Bottles of Whisky
3. DOWRY: Two (2) Bottles of Schnapps with an amount of
GH¢ 2,000.00 (Yo Kpeemi Da ke Sika)
4. Two (2) Crates of Mineral
5. One (1) Crate of Beer
6. SUIT CASE or EKOLAC – (Containing the Following):
a) Six (6) Half Pieces of Dumas Cloth
b) Six (6) Pieces of Scarf (Odasobor)
c) Set of Underwear, Panties and Nugeria (Subue)
d) Six (6) Pieces of Handkerchief
e) A Pair of Black Shoe, White Shoe, Necklace and Wrist Watch
f) Engagement Ring (Gold) and Holy Bible
7. MOTHER IN-LAW: Half-Piece of Cloth with an amount of GH¢
350.00
8. FATHER IN-LAW: Full-Piece of Cloth with an amount of
GH300.00,
Umbrella, Cutlass, and Ohenema
9. BROTHERS & SISTERS IN-LAW: GH¢ 150.00
10. Family: GH¢ 300.00
IN ADDITION,
1 Groom’s Dress & Shoe for Customary Marriage
2 Bride’s Dress, Fan, Purse, & Shoe for Customary Marriage
3 Gift for Visitors
4 Wrapper for the Items
REFRESHMENT
Water, Malt, Ceres and Food