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Extravagant African Weddings: Celebrating Love or Finances

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Mimi Mefo Takambou | Jane Nyingi | Abu-Bakarr Jalloh
March 12, 2024

Is bigger always better? Should a dream wedding be about the price tag, or about celebrating love in a way that's meaningful and true to the couple?

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