Owambe Drinks Don Cost: How Are Nigerians Stretching Party Budgets?

Na wa o. Have you priced a crate of beer for a party lately? Brewers raised prices in March, and a new excise duty on beer began in July at ₦72 per litre, with another increase to ₦80 planned by 2028. Add fuel, transport and the naira, and the drinks under the canopy can cost a small fortune. From what I’ve seen, people are cutting guest lists, buying bundles, limiting spirits and adding mixers, or offering more malt, juice and non-alcoholic wine. Some buy early, share costs with family, or serve drinks in rounds so late guests can still have some. One warning: don’t let a cheap price tempt you into buying fake drinks. NAFDAC seized fake drinks worth over ₦2 billion in a Lagos raid in October. How are you cutting costs for your owambe this December, and which drink can’t you leave off the list?

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