Guides

How to sell tickets for your event online

Set prices and ticket types, take card, bank transfer and USSD payments, check guests in at the door and get paid - a step-by-step guide for hosts.

Owambe planning checklist: from aso-ebi to the after-party

A practical checklist for planning a Nigerian party - guest list, aso-ebi, vendors, budget, run of show, spraying and thank-yous - with timelines.

Aso-ebi: how it works for hosts and guests

What aso-ebi is, how hosts choose and sell the fabric, how guests order and pay, sizes and tailoring timelines, and etiquette on the day.

Spraying money at celebrations: etiquette, and doing it from your phone

How spraying works at Nigerian weddings and parties, the etiquette to follow, and how to spray digitally so the money reaches the celebrant safely.

How to send a cash gift to a celebration back home

Sending money to a wedding, birthday or burial in Nigeria from the UK, US, Canada or anywhere else - options, timing and what to write.

Detty December in Lagos: plan your festive season

Coming home for December? How to plan concerts, owambes, beach days and family time in Lagos without missing out or overspending.

Nigerian wedding planning timeline: 12 months to the big day

A month-by-month timeline for planning a Nigerian wedding - introduction, traditional and white wedding - from budget and vendors to aso-ebi, invites and the day itself.

How to plan a birthday party in Lagos

From a small dinner to a full owambe: budget, venue, guest list, food, music and invites for a birthday party in Lagos - plus how to handle gifts and RSVPs.

How to find and book event vendors in Nigeria

Caterers, DJs, photographers, decorators and planners: how to compare quotes, agree terms in writing and pay deposits safely so nobody disappears before your event.

Planning an office end-of-year party in Nigeria

Budget, venue, date, guest list, entertainment and awards: a practical plan for a company end-of-year party that staff actually enjoy.