Five daughters of Bello Matawalle were married in a lavish joint wedding ceremony held on February 6 at the National Mosque in Abuja.
The brides—Maryam, Ummi, Farida, Nana, and Aisha—tied the knot in a ceremony that formed part of a six-day celebration for nine of Matawalle’s children. The wedding combined Islamic rites with rich Hausa-Fulani cultural traditions, including henna nights and pre-wedding feasts.
After the mosque ceremony, receptions were held at high-end venues in areas such as Maitama and Wuse. The grooms are reported to be from prominent northern families.
Photos and videos from the event quickly circulated on social media, drawing admiration for the scale and elegance of the celebrations. While some online users questioned the source of funding, no evidence was provided. Others noted that large, elaborate weddings are common among elite families in northern Nigeria.
