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In the present day and age of the United States, their are many African Americans who do not understand their past history or their descendants culture. In families of most African Americans, if their grandparents are not around then it is most likely they will still have no clue about their past heritage or culture. In this essay, I will explain what it means to marry a woman or a man from the Yoruba tradition. In Yoruba tradition it all starts from the emotions in the air. When feelings are at large and the sparks are flaring, the men of the Yoruba culture have no problem at pursuing his woman. No matter how long it takes, if the man has a particular interest in his woman then he will persistently show his love for her until an agreement is reached between both of them. The alrena who was paid by the Yoruba man, related messages between the man and women. The alrena would bring gifts for the woman, even stake out in front of her house to find out what type of woman the man is dealing with. The women usually takes interest in the man the more often he vouches his love for her. Although she is extremely careful who she chooses, she is more likely to take a interest to the man that shows her the most attention and lov