A Nigerian woman has revealed she spent a staggering ₦2.19 million to attend the wedding of content creators Jarvis and Peller as an Asoebi girl, igniting widespread debate about the escalating costs of luxury weddings in Nigeria.
Breakdown of the ₦2.19 million expenditure
In a video that has gone viral on social media, the woman detailed her expenses, which included ₦350,000 for Asoebi fabric, ₦400,000 for a custom dress, ₦300,000 for videography, and ₦200,000 for photography. The breakdown, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @OloriOfOloris, also included ₦75,000 per hour for a pre-wedding studio shoot.
Beauty preparations added significantly to the bill: ₦100,000 for hair for the pre-wedding shoot, ₦60,000 for another hairstyle for the wedding day, and ₦60,000 for makeup. Accessories included a ₦40,000 purse, ₦60,000 jewellery, ₦50,000 earrings, and ₦50,000 for nails. She also paid ₦50,000 twice for gele tying.
Accommodation and total sum
Accommodation formed a major part of the budget. The bridal party stayed at the same hotel as the bride, with a room costing ₦800,000, which she split with friends to reduce her share. By the end, her total expenses reached ₦2,190,000.
"It's not your money, and the lifestyle isn't sponsored by your father," she quipped in the video, addressing critics who questioned the extravagance.
Social media reactions
The video sparked a flurry of reactions on X, with many expressing disbelief and criticism. Some joked about the amount, asking if she was the "assistant bride," while others called the lifestyle "unnecessarily expensive." Critics pointed out that costs for the oleku, videography, and studio shoot were "insane" and "outrageous," noting that a traditional oleku dress should not cost more than ₦20,000.
This revelation comes amid ongoing debates about Asoebi prices, with many Nigerians arguing that ₦50,000 is already too high given the current economic climate.
Wedding trend and content-ification
The video highlights the growing trend of "content-ification" of weddings in Nigeria, where bridal parties invest heavily in outfits, styling, accommodation, and media coverage to match the grandeur of high-profile events. Jarvis and Peller's wedding has remained a top entertainment story, with celebrity guests and fashion moments generating millions of views online.
As more attendees share their experiences, the celebrations have become as much about content as the ceremony itself. For this Asoebi girl, the number ₦2.19 million has captured the internet's attention, prompting many Nigerians to debate just how much is too much to spend on celebrating someone else's big day.
