Today, no Nigerian weekend is complete without an ‘owanbe’ party. ‘owanbe’, derived from a Yoruba word that means “it’s happening there,” is a flamboyant party thrown by Nigerians that usually takes place during significant celebrative ceremonies such as weddings, birthday bashes, burials, anniversary celebrations and sometimes at naming ceremonies. That being said, there are certain […]

Nigerians love to celebrate, especially with family and friends; we prioritize family, togetherness and community spirit, this makes occasions and events very popular. It is a culture to celebrate and party, that’s how ingrained it is with us as Nigerians. While celebrations are not new in Nigeria, the most popular ones are celebrated on weekly […]