5 Popular Features of a Typical Nigerian ‘Owanbe’ Party

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 key features that characterize a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party. And the essence of this post is to take a look at 5 of those popular features of a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party. Enjoy!

5 Popular Features of a Typical Nigerian ‘Owanbe’ Party

1. Aso-Ebi

The first popular feature of a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party is the display of Aso-ebi. This is known as a Nigerian outfits made from matching fabric to be worn by a group of people to a ceremony. No ‘owanbe’ party has ever been held without the display of the most sophisticated aso-ebi styles and trend in fashion.

And wearing a certain aso-ebi in an occasion identifies the group the person belongs to. For example, at a wedding, all the bride’s friends might wear blue and gold while the groom’s friends might wear black and pink. The bride’s family members might also choose a different Aso-Ebi and so on.

Like a football match, these aso-ebis are like jerseys used to identify the team you belong to in an ‘owanbe’ party. In most cases, the kind of aso-ebi you are putting on determines the kind of food you will eat at the party and also the kind of party souvenir gifts you will take home. So when next you are invited for a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party, better buy their aso-ebi for easy identification!

2. Food and Drinks

This is a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party feature known as ‘Item 7.’ Item 7 (food and drinks) are usually over abundant at any ‘owanbe’ party. This enables some guests to have the chance to have or take home varieties of food in organized take away packs.

Apart from the popular party Jollof rice, a variety of other foods such as amala, semo, fried rice are served with several brands of drinks. One major determinant of how successful a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party was is the quality and quantity of the food and drinks served.

3. Souvenirs

Another popular feature of a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party is souvenirs and this is our specialty at Lucy. These are items known as gifts that are given by the host to the guests in appreciation for their attendance.

In some cases, this is a tangible evidence that shows you attended a party. You came; you saw and didn’t go back empty handed. Souvenirs shared at ‘owanbe’ parties range from handkerchiefs, buckets, hand fan, pens, cups, booklets, bowls, umbrella, tray, etc.

So if you are planning your next ‘owanbe’ party, give us a call on 09090001509 or click here to contact us and let’s help you put together awesome party souvenir gift packs for your esteemed guests.  Here’s why you should buy from us;

• Buying from us saves you the stress and allows you more time to handle other aspects of your events.
• Our fast delivery service delivers your souvenirs in 2-3 days depending on location and we serve door to door delivery in Lagos and Abuja etc.
• We offer a wide variety of souvenir items to spice up your occasion, including unique gifts so that you don’t have to share common items like buckets.
• Our excellent branding service puts your signature on all your souvenirs at affordable prices and our professional customer service guarantees a smooth experience.

4. Music and Dance

At a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party, there is usually a lot of loud music. This is controlled by either a DJ, who mixes several genres of music or a live band made of local musicians who sing local genres such as fuji, high-life or juju. And this is also complemented by a lot of dancing by the guests and host of the party. So when next you are invited for a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party, put on your dancing shoes!

5. Money Spraying

It is uncommon not to find money being sprayed at a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party. As a matter of fact, the quantity and denominations of money sprayed is another metric for judging the success of a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party.

To validate the authenticity of this particular feature of a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party, a business niche has been created around it. Rarely will you not see a handful of women parading themselves with crisp mints of Nigerian currencies at a typical ‘owanbe’ party. They charge guests a certain percentage for every new mint of currencies sold. They are like bureau-de-change, except they trade in the same local currencies. They take your dirty old currencies and give you sparkling new ones.

So when next you are invited for a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party, better have some money set aside for spraying purposes!

Conclusion

As it’s been noted that no Nigerian weekend is complete without an ‘owanbe’ party, there are key popular features that showcases a typical Nigerian ‘owanbe’ party. The existence of these features such as aso-ebi, food and drinks, souvenirs, music and dance, and money spraying, etc, indicates a stand in unity in the celebration of life and success among Nigerians. It’s a major part of the Nigerian culture.

Although, it is generally known that the larger the ‘owanbe’ party, the more successful it is perceived. And there is no other way to perceive a more successful ‘owanbe’ party than to conclude such significant celebrations with branded gifts and party souvenirs for honouring the people who attended your party.

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