VIPs throng palace as Nigeria president's son marries princess

Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari's son, Yusuf is getting married to, Zara Nasir Ado Bayero, the daughter of Emir of Bichi, Kano.

Several governors, ministers, government officials and VIPs have been flying to Kano state for the wedding. They are being hosted by the current Emir of Kano who is the older brother of the prospective bride’s father, Emir of Bichi.

The bride-to-be, Zara, is a 19-year-old graduate of Brighton University, UK. She studied Architecture.

Her father is the fourth child of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.

According to reports, the wedding is expected to be held between August and September this year.