A Nigerian wedding has ignited widespread debate after a video emerged showing guests receiving iPads as souvenirs, a gesture many described as both extravagant and unusual.
The viral clip, which has been making the rounds on social media, captures a woman dressed in elegant Yoruba attire handing out the gadgets around tables, confirming what had already been the subject of intense speculation online.
Reactions were sharply divided. Some viewers questioned the authenticity of the devices, with one commenter joking, “Fake iPad, I guess.” Others speculated they were low-cost imports.
A number of users, however, defended the gesture, linking it to the expensive aso ebi contributions that often help cover such party expenses.
“You pay high for aso ebi, and part of that money goes into the gifts,” one user explained.
Many onlookers praised the spectacle, calling it yet another example of Yoruba parties setting the pace for lavish celebrations.
“No tribe comes close when it comes to owambe,” one person declared, while another teased, “This is why nobody misses Yoruba parties, you can go home with a full startup package.”
Not everyone was impressed. Critics described the move as wasteful, pointing out that most attendees likely already own such devices.
Others warned that such displays encourage competitive extravagance, placing unnecessary financial pressure on families.
Still, the event has cemented its place in social media chatter, reinforcing the reputation of Yoruba weddings as unrivalled in style, flair, and headline-making souvenirs.
As one commenter summed it up: “This is impressive o. How many parties do you attend where real iPads are shared out?”
