Weddings in Nigeria are not private affairs - they are public displays. No matter how much money the couple has, everyone shows off and spends more than they should. A wedding with thousands of guests is one way to visualize just how big Nigeria's economy is. The rich in this oil-producing nation are richer than most people outside of Nigeria could ever imagine. And on wedding day, the poor dress up like the inverse isn’t also true. These photos are about what money can buy and the real costs visible in the quiet moments amidst frenzied ceremony.
