In Eleme, Nigeria, the Osi-echi Osila tradition involves carrying the first daughter on the shoulders to the market and to the stream to fetch water. The tradition is a reward for overcoming childhood challenges and singlehood, and graduating into marriage.
The bride is accompanied by children and women who sing and chant in her praise.
The bride goes to the market (Echi) to buy items.
The bride goes to the stream (okulu) to fetch water with an earthen pot on her head.
