-Aso Ebi-

**Xpensyv_Bodi** · 09-30-2006, 12:22 PM

"ashe-bi"..or however they pronounce it...

plz can someone shade some light on this particular nigerian tradition..

...how is it organized?
...who bears the cost?

I'll appreciate it a lot..thnx

Arinze · 09-30-2006, 02:32 PM

You never invite me ooo

Well one person picks out the cloth that's gonna ba used ie wrapper, headtie etc. and sets the price each person has to pay. The people that are gonna be using the asp-ebi then pay the price for their own piece, usually to a designated person, who has either bought the cloth already, or is going to be responsible for buying it.........

ain't that right ladies?

crAzy Don · 09-30-2006, 07:34 PM

1) *shed some light

2) the family agrees on one from a selection.

3)Each member of the family pays for their own fit

C'est fini.

Nimotalai · 09-30-2006, 11:40 PM

Ebi means "family" in Yoruba and aso means "cloth". So Aso Ebi is family cloth. The ideas is to be able to signify who is part of the celebrants family. It also common to include close friends. For weddings bride and grooms side choose a common fabric to signify they are part of the groom or the bride's family. At funerals the same idea applies, or even at birthday parties. Aso Ebi can be anything, whether it's just a color, or a particular fabric (ie lace, ankara, woodin, damask, etc). It's not mandatory, but it's fun and so beautiful to see at big parites and celebration.

Selection and paying for it is describe above.
I hope that helps.

**Xpensyv_Bodi** · 10-01-2006, 12:56 AM

thank u all! unu emeela!!

Nappy Chick · 10-01-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Xpensyv_Bodi

thank u all! unu emeela!!

Me I wan wear aso-ebi for your own celebration oh

Chickram · 10-01-2006, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpensyv_Bodi

"ashe-bi"..or however they pronounce it...

plz can someone shade some light on this particular nigerian tradition..

...how is it organized?
...who bears the cost?

I'll appreciate it a lot..thnx

aint dat when someone is doin traditional wedding???

Nappy Chick · 10-01-2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chickram

aint dat when someone is doin traditional wedding???

Nope.

Sophia · 10-02-2006, 02:16 AM

am I invited?

Lady1 · 10-03-2006, 09:02 AM

The thing can cost no be small. Wrapper, headtie etc. and then u still have to get your own accessories...

Uncle Sunday · 10-30-2006, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpensyv_Bodi

"ashe-bi"..or however they pronounce it...

plz can someone shade some light on this particular nigerian tradition..

...how is it organized?
...who bears the cost?

I'll appreciate it a lot..thnx

Hmm..no wonda. Wey my own invitation?

sapphire · 10-30-2006, 02:48 AM

Aso ebi is also another way of 'making money' for the newly weds to start a new life, cos you pay a little bit more than you ordinarily would and the profit is given to the couple as a gift. Sometimes people who join to buy the aso ebi don't get the couple anymore gifts since they've already 'given' a gift.

Sophia · 10-30-2006, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sapphire

Aso ebi is also another way of 'making money' for the newly weds to start a new life, cos you pay a little bit more than you ordinarily would and the profit is given to the couple as a gift. Sometimes people who join to buy the aso ebi don't get the couple anymore gifts since they've already 'given' a gift.

really?

sapphire · 10-30-2006, 05:05 AM

yep that's what my mom told me
i can't wait to get married

Sophia · 10-30-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sapphire

yep that's what my mom told me
i can't wait to get married

hummmm.....make sure i get IV o...I am known as a wedding crasher

09-30-2006, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Arinze New Lagos Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 29,364 Points: 39,162,376.45 Bank: 0.49 Total Points: 39,162,376.94 Donate Rep Power: 2470000000	You never invite me ooo Well one person picks out the cloth that's gonna ba used ie wrapper, headtie etc. and sets the price each person has to pay. The people that are gonna be using the asp-ebi then pay the price for their own piece, usually to a designated person, who has either bought the cloth already, or is going to be responsible for buying it......... ain't that right ladies? __________________ MEND Supporter

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Nimotalai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lurking Posts: 988 Points: 3,475.20 Bank: 220,806.61 Total Points: 224,281.81 Donate Rep Power: 116650	Ebi means "family" in Yoruba and aso means "cloth". So Aso Ebi is family cloth. The ideas is to be able to signify who is part of the celebrants family. It also common to include close friends. For weddings bride and grooms side choose a common fabric to signify they are part of the groom or the bride's family. At funerals the same idea applies, or even at birthday parties. Aso Ebi can be anything, whether it's just a color, or a particular fabric (ie lace, ankara, woodin, damask, etc). It's not mandatory, but it's fun and so beautiful to see at big parites and celebration. Selection and paying for it is describe above. I hope that helps. __________________ Don't Blame it on the Sunshine! Don't Blame it on the Moonlight! Don't Blame it on Good Times! BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!!!!! I just can't I just can't I just can't control my feet!

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sapphire Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: ha! Posts: 2,589 Points: 10,014.60 Bank: 604.82 Total Points: 10,619.42 Donate Rep Power: 215999	Aso ebi is also another way of 'making money' for the newly weds to start a new life, cos you pay a little bit more than you ordinarily would and the profit is given to the couple as a gift. Sometimes people who join to buy the aso ebi don't get the couple anymore gifts since they've already 'given' a gift. __________________ If my father has stolen, I will... Attend the very best school in the world and walk shoulder high (Educational Investment) Organize charity fund just like the 'better life For Rural Women' and government officials will contribute more (...talk about the rich getting richer) Own properties in choice countries/ locations and drive 'tear rubber' vehicles (property Investment) Be the toast of the town where musician will sing praise me (Social well being) Owning a jet or airplane wouldn't be an issue (Ease of transportation) Streets/avenues will be named after me (grass root investment) Arrange prayers for my father in churches and mosques to ward off evil spirit and untimely death (Spiritual upliftment) Advice my father to marry more wives and take more chieftaincy tittles across the board (evenly distribution of wealth) Donate 'chairs' to tertiary institutions for under privilege children Have shares in blue chips companies ** Wouldn't have to struggle in life But my father didn't have the opportunity to steal otherwise I wouldn't be in diaspora searching for the proverbial green pastures. http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/...s-a-thief.html

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sapphire Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: ha! Posts: 2,589 Points: 10,014.60 Bank: 604.82 Total Points: 10,619.42 Donate Rep Power: 215999	yep that's what my mom told me i can't wait to get married __________________ If my father has stolen, I will... Attend the very best school in the world and walk shoulder high (Educational Investment) Organize charity fund just like the 'better life For Rural Women' and government officials will contribute more (...talk about the rich getting richer) Own properties in choice countries/ locations and drive 'tear rubber' vehicles (property Investment) Be the toast of the town where musician will sing praise me (Social well being) Owning a jet or airplane wouldn't be an issue (Ease of transportation) Streets/avenues will be named after me (grass root investment) Arrange prayers for my father in churches and mosques to ward off evil spirit and untimely death (Spiritual upliftment) Advice my father to marry more wives and take more chieftaincy tittles across the board (evenly distribution of wealth) Donate 'chairs' to tertiary institutions for under privilege children Have shares in blue chips companies ** Wouldn't have to struggle in life But my father didn't have the opportunity to steal otherwise I wouldn't be in diaspora searching for the proverbial green pastures. http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/...s-a-thief.html

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