Biola Bayo, a Nollywood actress has expressed her frustration over the high costs of hosting Owambes, noting that the expense of asoebi alone can amount to approximately N2 million.
“Between now and the end of the year, I have like 8 Owambes. The cost of aso-ebi should be approximately N2 million. Dear friends and family, I am sorry I can’t afford it. It’s another thing to buy Asoebi; I will sew it, do my make-up, buy shoes and a bag, fuel my car, and spray money. I will still have to cancel jobs and appointments to ensure that day is for you. I will come for your party, but I will wear what I have if you don’t mind. But, if you tell me it’s strictly by asoebi, that means you’re telling me not to come. That the asoebi is more important than me.
Please, nobody should take this personally with me.
I cannot afford it, please.
If you give me, I’ll gladly make my Iro and Buba to come and honour you”.
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Rose Ajieh
