=5 ways wedding guests act uncivilized at an owambe

Owambe is a Yoruba word that means I am there or I have arrived. These are typically wedding parties though it can refer to other parties.

Owambes are a way of belonging to society and displaying wealth. The decorations are over the top, the liveband plays nice music renditions and people throw bundles of money around, it can be a good time.

But you must still maintain some level of decorum and class. Here is what not to do;

Except you want to be the subject of a viral video like many wedding guests have been, just vibe to the music, don’t remove your shirt, shoes and dance like you have lost your mind. We get it, you are happy for the couple but relax.

Nowadays, ladies sew aso-ebi dresses with an overextending cleavage. It looks indecent and it is an attention bait. Do not try to steal attention from the bride.

I know it is your money and body but a little consideration for others and decency wouldn’t hurt.

Except you are a party crasher who came for the Jollof, act decently.

Always eat before attending these parties so you won’t fight for food to be brought to your table. If food gets to you, that’s fine, if it doesn’t, it is fine too.

You have taken pictures at every spot conceivable and you keep begging people to take pictures of you. I know the aso-ebi was expensive and you came to slay in it but it is a tad ratchet to keep on taking pictures. Take a few pictures, be seated and enjoy the party.

The couple will probably give you some souvenirs but you should also buy them something as you send them off to their matrimonial home.