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Agbada flowing.
The room watching.
And then — he goes down.
At the traditional wedding of Teni Sagoe, Seyi Bakare’s dobale moment instantly stood out.
From circulating social media clips, Seyi Bakare, dressed in a well-tailored agbada, performed the traditional Yoruba prostration (dobale) — a gesture of respect typically done by the groom and his men to the bride’s family.
It’s a familiar cultural act.
But every time it happens publicly, it draws attention.
Because it’s more than performance.
It’s protocol.
Dobale is not just tradition.
It’s symbolism.
It represents:
• respect for the bride’s family
• humility before union
• cultural alignment
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