By Chiamara Anyacho
Contributing Writer
Popular TikTok content creator Peller has once again found himself at the center of discussions on Nigerian social media, this time over the price of the aso ebi for his upcoming wedding to Jarvis.
During a live session, Peller revealed that the 8 yard aso ebi for the wedding costs ₦700,000. He also disclosed that about 400 guests are expected at the ceremony.
That was where the real conversation started.
The first set of Nigerians immediately picked up their calculators. Many people started calculating how much money could be made if hundreds of guests bought the fabric. Others simply asked one question.
“Who is paying ₦700,000 just for aso ebi?”
But another side of the conversation quickly came up.
Many Nigerians argued that weddings in the country are gradually becoming businesses. According to them, expensive aso ebi, gate fees, costly souvenirs, and other charges have slowly turned weddings into money making events instead of simple family celebrations.
Not everyone agreed with that opinion.
Another group defended Peller, saying nobody was forcing anyone to buy the fabric. According to them, if you cannot afford it, simply stay at home. They argued that every couple has the right to celebrate their wedding however they want, especially when people are willing to support them.
There was also another group that looked beyond the price.
According to them, this is Peller. They believe he has built a fan base that would gladly spend that amount just to attend his wedding. To them, it is not just about buying aso ebi. It is about being part of one of the biggest social media weddings of the year.
The conversation became even bigger after Cubana Chiefpriest publicly pledged ₦10 million towards the wedding. That announcement convinced many people that the ceremony would be nothing short of a celebrity event.
But in the middle of all these arguments, one question has refused to go away.
Has aso ebi become a luxury item instead of a way of celebrating with family and friends?
If ordinary Nigerians are already complaining about the cost of attending weddings, should couples begin to think more about the financial burden placed on their guests?
Then again, would you really blame couples for charging these prices when people are still willing to pay?
Perhaps the real issue is no longer the cost of Peller’s aso ebi.
Perhaps the real conversation is what Nigerian weddings are gradually becoming.
If you were invited for that wedding, would you buy the asoebi?
About writer: Chiamara Anyacho is a passionate writer known for crafting compelling and impactful content. She specializes in professional writing services including CVs, Statements of Purpose, grant proposals, and scholarship essays, helping individuals present their stories with clarity and distinction. Her work spans poetry, thought provoking articles, and captivating short stories that explore human experiences and societal realities. She has received notable recognition including an Honorable Mention in the National Economic Summit Group’s Essay Competition, the Honorable Mention Award at the Literesque Prize 2026, and reaching the penultimate stage of the Pen on Fire Stages Competition.
