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owambe
What does owambe mean?
Describes a big, festive Nigerian party known for elaborate outfits (aso ebi), live music, and abundant food — especially associated with Yoruba celebration culture but now used nationwide.
"E get owambe for that street this weekend, the sound go loud die."
Origin
From Yoruba, describing an extravagant party; documented in Wikipedia's "Loanwords in Nigerian Pidgin" article.
Frequently asked questions
What does "owambe" mean?
It means a big, lavish party, often for a wedding, birthday, or similar celebration.
Where does the word come from?
It comes from Yoruba and is strongly linked to Yoruba celebration culture, though it's used all over Nigeria now.
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