Owambe
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A large, lavish, and lively party, typically a wedding, birthday, or funeral celebration, characterized by abundant food, music, dancing, and guests wearing uniform attire (aso-ebi).
"We are going for an owambe this Saturday."
Pronunciation:/oʊwæmˈbeɪ/
Origin:A Yoruba word that loosely translates to 'it is there', implying that 'the party is happening there'.
Part of Speech:Noun
Synonyms:Party, Celebration
More Examples:
"Lagos is the capital of owambe parties."
Popularized by:A cornerstone of Nigerian, especially Yoruba, social life. The term is synonymous with the Nigerian party culture.