Knocking Ceremony (Shibimo)
- Cash
- 1 Bottle of Schnapp
- Acceptance Fee
Father-In-Law (Notso)
- Cash
- 1 Full Piece of Cloth / Duku
- 1 Pair of Sandals
Mother-In-Law (Nots3)
- Cash
- Half Piece of Cloth
- Sandals
For the Bride (Nyomoy3)
- Ring and Bible
- Hymn Book
- 1 Suitcase
- 6 Pieces of Cloth
- 2 Pairs of Shoes
- 2 Handbags
- Sewing Machine
- Cooking Utensils
- 6 Pieces of Headscarfs
- 12 Ladies Underwear
- Jewelry
- Waist Beads & Red Cloth (Amonsin/Bu3)
- Cooking Utensils
Items for Brides Family (Nyomo y3 Shia)
- 1 Crate of Cook
- 1 Crate of Fanta
- 1 Crate of Beer - Cash
- 1 Crate of Guiness - Cash
- Wine
- Dowry (Ts3g)
- Umbrella
Knocking Ceremony
Shiwo
- Money in Cash (For notification of the bride's parents of the groom's intention)
- 2 Bottles of Wine
Kplemo
- Money in Cash (For indication of receiving the marriage list)
- Kola Nuts (Symbolizing Goodwill and Respect)
- 1 Bottle of Gin
- Crates of Soft Drinks (For Sharing With The Family)
- Traditional Cloth (Such as Wax Print or Kente)
Acceptance
- Cash Gift: A Token Amount Confirming the Acceptance
- Kola Nuts (Symbolizing Mutual Agreement)
- Bottles of Schnapps (1 or 2 Bottles)
- Alcoholic Drinks (Additional Bottles of Gin or Whiskey)
- Crate of Soft Drinks
Father-In-Law
- Full Piece of Cloth (Such as Wax Print or Kente)
- Native Sandals
- Money in Cash (Typically GHS 1,000)
- 1 Bottle of Whiskey
Mother-In-Law
- Full Piece of Cloth (Such as Wax Print or Kente)
- Slippers
- Money in Cash
For the Brides Family
- Bride Price in Cash
- 2 Bottles of Schnapps
- 2 Bottles of Gin
- 6 Bottles of Soda
- 1 Bottle of Wine
- 2 Crates of Soft Drinks
- 1 Crate of Beer
- 1 Bottle of Whiskey
- Money in Cash for the Family
- Money in Cash for Brothers-In-Law
- Money in Cash as Thanksgiving
- Money in Cash for Carrying these Items
Bride Price (Tiri Nsa)
- GHS 500.00
- 2 Bottles of Schnapp
Father's Side
- Full Piece of Cloth
- Ahenema Sandals
- GHS 500.00
- 1 Bottle of Whiskey
Mother of the Bride
- Full Piece of Cloth
- Headgear (Duku)
- Slippers
- GHS 300.00
For the Bride
- GHS 200.00 for the Engagement
- Ring and Bible for the Bride
- 4 Crates of Soft Drinks
- 2 Crates of Beer
- 1 Suitcase
- 6 Pieces of Cloth (GTP)
- 2 Pairs of Ladies Shoes
- 2 Pairs of Native Sandals
- GHS 1,500.00 as capital (Dwatire)
Customary
- GHS 200.00 to the Brother-In-Law (Akonta Sikan)
- GHS 200.00 to Badwafo (Thanksgiving)
- Assorted Drinks for Refreshment
Knocking (Akoplo)
- Cash
- 2 Bottles of Foreign Schnapps
- 1 Bottle of Gin
- 1 Crate of Soft Drinks
- 1 Pot/Gallon of Palm Wine
- Soft Drinks
Father-In-Law (Todo)
- Cash
- 1 Full Piece of Cloth
- 1 Pair of Sandals
Mother-In-Law (Dada)
- Cash
- Half Piece of Cloth
- Sandals
For the Bride (Nyonuvi)
- Ring and Bible for the Bride
- 1 Suitcase
- 6 Pieces of Cloth (GTP)
- 2 Pairs of Shoes
- 2 Handbags
- 2 Pairs of Ladies Sandals (Black and White)
- 6 Pieces of Headscarfs
- 12 Ladies Underwear
Customary
- GHS 2,000.00 to Both Paternal and Maternal Families (GHS 1,000.00 each)
- 1 Crate of Coke
- 1 Crate of Fanta
- 1 Crate of Beer - Cash
- 1 Crate of Guiness - Cash
- 4 Bottles of Akpeteshi
- 4 Bottles of Foreign Schnapp - Cash
- GHS 300.00 to Both Brothers and Sisters In Law
Knocking - GHS 200.00 + Schnapp
Acceptance - GHS 200.00
Domfar - GHS 2,500.00
Dowry - (Tsir Sika) - GHS 1,500.00
Schnapp - 2 Bottles
Whiskey - 2 Bottles
Akpeteshie - 2 Bottles
Father's Items
- Full Piece of Cloth
- GHS 300.00
Mother's Items
- Half Piece of Cloth
- GHS 200.00
Bride's Belongings
- Ring and Bible for Bride
- 6 Pieces of Cloth
- 1 Suitcase
- 2 Pairs of Shoes
- 2 Pairs of Sandals
- 6 Pieces of Scarfs
- 6 Pieces of Underwear and Brassieres
- 12 Pieces of Panties
- 2 Pairs of Earrings and Necklaces
- 2 Pieces of Night Gowns
- 2 Pieces of Body Spray and Powder
- Wrist Watch
- Handbag
- Perming Cream
- 2 Crates of Guiness
- 2 Crates of Soft Drinks
- 2 Crates of Malt
Other Presentations
- GHS 200.00 for Brothers-In-Law
- GHS 300.00 for Family
- GHS 100.00 for Abeguafo
- GHS 100.00 for Asafo Nsa
- GHS 100.00 for Thanksgiving
Engagement Items
Bible (for Christians)
Quran, Praying Mat, Praying Kettle, Rosary, White Hijab, Veil and Tasbir (for Muslims)
Engagement Rings for Bride and Groom
1 Big Suitcase Containing Clothes, Shoes and Handbags including Aso-Oko, Lace and Ankara Fabric
1 Wrist Watch, Earrings and Chains
1 Umbrella
1 Set of Dishes
2 Cartons of Malt
2 Cartons of Soft Drinks
2 Cartons of Bottled Water
2 Bottles of Non-Alcoholic Wine
2 Cartons of Fruit Juice
1 Bag of Rice
1 Pack of Sugar
1 Bag of Salt
2 Baskets of Fruit
2 Decanters filled with Honey
1 Keg of Palm Wine
1 Keg of Groundnut Oil
42 Bitter Kolas (Orogbo)
42 Tubers of Yam (Isu)
Kola Nuts (Obi Abata)
Chilli/Alligator Peppers (Atare)
42 Pieces of Dried Fish (Eja Osan)
1 Dish of Peppered Corn Meal (Aadun)
Assorted Biscuits and Sweets
Cash Envelopes
Bride Price (Owo Ori) - N 5,000
Owo Ijoko Agba - N 5,000
Owo Baba Gbo - N 5,000
Owo Ikanlekun - N 1,000
Owo Isiju Iuawo - N 2,000
Owo Aeroplane - N 1,000
Owo Iyawo Ile - N 5,000
Owo Omo Ile - N 5,000
Owo Letter Kika - N 5,000
Owo Isigba - N 2,000
Owo Alaga Ijoko - N 2,000
Ihe Ajuju
8 Igbo Kola Nuts
4 Big Jars of Palm Wine
4 Cartons of Beer
2 Bottles of Hot Drinks
4 Heads of Tobacco
1 Bottle of Ground Snuff
Principal Money - n 20,000
Ihe Nkuzu Mmanya
8 Big Jars of Palm Wine: Nkwada Na Nguzo - N 8,000
8 Cartons of Beer (1 Carton of 6 Beers and 2 Stouts)
8 Bottles of Hot Drinks
8 Heads of Tobacco
16 Igbo Kola Nuts
1 Bottle of Ground Snuff
Principal Money - N 20,000
Ihe Nna Nwa
Opening of Gate - N 1,000
16 Big Jars of Palm Wine: Nkwada Na Nguzo - N 16,000
8 Cartons of Beer (1 Carton of 6 Beers and 2 Stouts)
36 Igbo Kola Nuts
8 Bottles of Original Schnapps
8 Heads of Tobacco with Potash
4 Rolls of Benson Cigarettes
4 Bottles of Ground Snuff
Principal Money - N 50,000
To Collect The List
N 3,000
1 Carton of Beer
1 Bottle of Original Seaman Hot
A Sizable Lump of Meat
Ajuju Ulo/Ajuju Ichara
N 5,000
2 Bottles of Local Gin
A Sizable Lump of Meat
Nna Eze (Compound Father)
N 5,000
1 Carton of Star Beer
1 Bottle of Seaman's Aromatic Schnapps
1 Bottle of Local Gin
A Sizable Lump of Meat
Mmanyi Umu Eze (Compound Family Wine)
N 6,000
2 Carton of Star Beer
1 Bottle of Seaman's Schnapps
1 Bottle of Local Gin
Second Father
N 4,500
10 Bottles of Star Beer
1 Bottle of Local Gin
A Sizable Lump of Meat
Third Father
N 3,500
8 Bottles of Star Beer
1 Bottle of Local Gin
A Sizable Lump of Meat
Fourth Father
N 3,000
6 Bottles of Star Beer
1 Bottle of Local Gin
A Sizable Lump of Meat
Fifth Father
N 2,800
5 Bottles of Star Beer
1 Bottle of Local Gin
A Sizable Lump of Meat
NB: The Cost of This List is N 1,000 Only and 1 Bottle of Schnapps
Step 1: Compound Cleaners (Youth) Nkpo Mkparawa
2 Cartons of Beer (Star and Gulder)
2 Crates of Soft Drinks
1 Packet of Cigarette (St. Morris)
1 Packet of Cigarette (Benson)
2 Bottles of Schnapps
1 Bottle of Illicit Gin
1 Head of Tobacco
1 Leather Ball
N 2,500 Cash
Step 2: Knocking of the Door (Father and Mother Combined)
6 Cartons of Star Beer
6 Crates of Soft Drinks
2 Crates of Small Stout
2 Crates of Maltina
4 Liters of Illicit Gin (Kai-kai)
2 Heads of Tobacco and Limestone
2 Rubbers of Palm Wine (40 Liters)
2 Bottles of Grinded Snuff
4 Bunches of Kola Nut
6 Bottles of Schnapps
6 Bottles of Eva Wine
N 40,000 Cash
Step 3: Family
1 Big Native She Goat
5 Tubers of Yam
3 Cartons of Star Beer
1 Carton of Small Stout
1 Carton of Assorted Gin
3 Crates of Minerals
2 Rubbers of Palm Wine (40 Liters)
2 Bunches of Cola Nut
2 Heads of Tobacco and Limestone
2 Bottles of Ground Snuff
N 5,000