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World Service,3 mins

Are wedding receptions overrated?

Focus on Africa

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"Once we were done with the wedding, we just posted a picture. And people were really shocked." Wedding parties are a traditional cornerstone in many countries around the world, even more so in Nigeria. So when a couple from Lagos decided to keep their ceremony low-key and not having a traditional reception, they sparked controversy online. (Photo: A Nigerian couple celebrating their wedding. Credit: Mehmet Eser/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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