Nollywood actress Lili Afe has sparked a heated debate after revealing that she was asked to pay a staggering $1,200 (₦1.9M) for aso ebi at a friend’s wedding in Lagos!
Taking to Instagram on March 26, 2025, the actress shared her shock and frustration, humorously questioning if aso ebi was now being sold in dollars.
“I thought it was in Naira at first, thinking, ‘Shey she’s doing giveaway?’ Then I saw the dollar sign! I converted it—$1,200 times ₦1,600… How many millions is that? For your own wedding and ‘I do’?”
Her rant quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions online.
💬 Social Media Reacts:
😂 “₦1.9M… Na heavenly clothes be that ooo!”
😒 “Any aso ebi I buy in dollars, I don get shares for the marriage be that o! And they no born una well to divorce!”
🤔 “The pressure to meet up with trends in this country is getting out of hand!”
With the rising cost of weddings and aso ebi culture, many are now asking—has Lagos wedding fashion gone too far? 🤔💸
Would you ever buy aso ebi for $1,200? Drop your thoughts below!
