ou may ask, what is aso-ebi? It originated from the Yoruba tribe. It is simply a unique fabric worn

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ou may ask, what is aso-ebi? It originated from the Yoruba tribe. It is simply a unique fabric worn by some people at ceremonies such as weddings, birthdays, funerals, etc. It is usually worn by family members and friends to symbolise unity, support, and solidarity. In our society, today, it seems aso-ebi is causing more harm than good to relationships. Recently, a Twitter user sadly expressed that she was looking forward to a friend’s wedding; however, the condition for the invite was to buy aso-Ebi. She expressed that she could not afford it due to other financial commitments she had. Nowadays, some celebrants sell their aso-ebi at an outrageous price, far more expensive than the retail price. They see it as a means of raising funds for a flamboyant ceremony. Most people buy these materials in order not to offend their friends, while some buy them to escape victimisation. Some people also buy it not to be left out or suffer any form of discrimination at the event. This is because sometimes guests who are not wearing aso-ebi are often treated differently at such events. Souvenirs are reserved for the aso-Ebi people, and sometimes food is first served to them. It doesn’t matter whether the person who didn’t buy one brought an expensive gift for the celebrant.

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