A Nigerian introduction ceremony costs between ₦200,000 and ₦3 million in 2026, depending on tribe, city, and family expectations. The introduction — called Eru Iyawo in Yoruba, Ime Ego or Iku Aka in Igbo, and Kayan Zander in Hausa — is the formal first meeting of both families that legally precedes the white wedding. What it costs, and who pays for what, is completely different across the three major traditions. Most couples underestimate the introduction ceremony because it seems less "official" than the white wedding. It's not. In the eyes of Nigerian customary law, the introduction (or traditional marriage) is the legally binding ceremony. Everything else is celebration. [Use our Event Cost Calculator](/cost-calculator) to plan both ceremonies together.
The introduction ceremony is where the marriage legally begins in Nigerian customary law. Get the costs right, budget the buffer, and don't let anyone make you feel rushed through the negotiation. [Browse verified event planners](/planners) who specialise in traditional Nigerian ceremonies. Or [use our Event Cost Calculator](/cost-calculator) to plan your introduction and white wedding budget together. Related reading: [Nigerian traditional marriage list 2026](/blog/nigerian-traditional-marriage-list-2026) · [Traditional vs white wedding cost 2026](/blog/traditional-vs-white-wedding-cost-2026) · [Average Nigerian wedding cost 2026](/blog/nigerian-wedding-cost-2026)