Why I Stopped Buying Asoebi For Every Wedding – Uwaila

The invitation arrives, the wedding date is announced and then comes the familiar question: “Have you bought the asoebi?”
For some wedding guests, that question signals another round of spending. It includes the cost of the fabric, the tailor’s bill, and the extra expenses of looking good on the day. Before long, what should be a joyful celebration becomes another demand on the pocket.
Beyond the financial burden, some guests say their experiences have left them questioning the value of spending money to identify with people who, in their view, do not always reciprocate the gesture.
For Bernice Abraham, the decision to buy asoebi now depends largely on the cost and the relationship ...