Nigerian actress Lilian Afegbai has publicly criticized a friend for charging $1,200 for wedding aso ebi, expressing disbelief at the high cost. In an Instagram post on March 26, 2025, Afegbai questioned the trend of pricing wedding fabrics in dollars, stating, “You guys are doing too much.”
She recounted receiving a wedding invitation and being shocked upon discovering the aso ebi’s price, initially mistaking it for a giveaway due to the high amount. Upon realizing the price was in dollars, she calculated the cost in Naira and expressed concern over the extravagant expense for attending a friend’s wedding.
Afegbai’s remarks have sparked discussions about the rising costs associated with traditional Nigerian weddings and the expectations placed on attendees.
