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Owambe is just a popular term used in the early 60s-70s,to check if a lady had on sets of waist beads. Its presence is confirmed by saying "Ẹ́ check í ẹ̀! Ṣ'ó wà nbẹ́? And the response is... ("Ó wà ní íbẹ́;Ó wà n'íbẹ́; Ó wá nbẹ́;) Ówámbẹ́! It became popular amongst local musicians. Check if it’s there. It's there! Party in Yoriba ìs Àpèjọ́. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1003:A807:350D:5893:7F9B:D92D:372F (talk) 19:27, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Change "Owambe parties have historical roots dating back to the pre-colonial era in Yoriba kingdoms, such as Oyo, Ife, Ijebu and Egba, were known for their cultural sophistication and tradition of celebrating significant events and milestones. For instance, the Oyo Empire held the annual Odun Oba, or King's Festival,[4] and Ife Empire celebrated the Odun Olojo, or Day of Creation.[5] During the colonial period, the Yoruba culture adapted to various influences from the British Empire, leading to the emergence of Owanbe parties as a form of social expression and resistance.[6] In the post-colonial era, Owambe parties evolved and expanded in scope, becoming more popular among different Nigerian ethnic groups and influenced by global trends and technologies.[7]" to "Owambe parties have historical roots dating back to the 1960s and it is purely Yoriba culture. It has its root in Yoruba women's waist beads, which shake as they dance at parties. Owambe, as a word, originated from the 1960s Yorubas. According to a hilarious story, it all began with Yoriba women who never miss accessorizing their waist with their Ilẹkẹ (waist beads) when attending a party. Also, at the time, it was the usual practice for Yoruba men to look out for women wearing Ilẹkẹ to dance with them. When a man feels the beads around the woman’s waist, he takes a glance in the direction of his fellow men, who would ask in unison, “Ṣowambẹ?” (“Is it there?”) And you know what his response would be, “Owambẹ.” (“It is there?”)

With time, the word, Owambe, became associated with parties in Yoriba land and other parts of the country soon ‘nobody got the virus.’ [1] Yoriba kingdoms, such as Oyo, Ibadan, Eko, Ife, Ijebu, Ijesa and Egba, were known for their cultural sophistication and tradition of celebrating significant events and milestones. For instance, the Oyo Empire held the annual Odun Oba, or King's Festival,[4] and Ife Empire celebrated the Odun Olojo, or Day of Creation.[5] During the colonial period, the Yoriba culture adapted to various influences from the British Empire, leading to the emergence of Owambe parties as a form of social expression and resistance.[6] In the post-colonial era, Owambe parties evolved and expanded in scope, becoming more popular among different Nigerian ethnic groups and influenced by global trends and technologies.[7]

What’s an Owambe in Yoriba Culture without Aso Ebi? If you ever walk into a Yoriba party, and everyone is dressed in evening gowns and suits, find the quickest exit. Nothing captures the cheerful ‘unity’ that comes with owanbes in Yoriba culture than the colorful uniform fabric family, close relatives, and friends choose to wear for the ceremony.

Aso Ebi which means ‘group cloths’ sets guests apart from each other. And these outfits could be anything from Ankara, Lace, Adire, to Aso-Oke. Buying the Aso Ebi often serves as the gate pass and a symbol of unity and acceptance. Even where there’s no chosen Aso Ebi, there’s always a chosen ‘Gele’ (headgear) for the ladies, ‘Fila’ (cap) for the men, or a color theme at least." Olaide82 (talk) 14:49, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 14:51, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

https://nigeria.appliedworldwide.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-owambe-in-yoruba-culture/ Olaide82 (talk) 14:54, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Olaide82 That isn't a reliable source. Please read Wikipedia:Reliable sources, for what it means for a source to be reliable on English Wikipedia. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 15:00, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Here is another source that support the changes proving that it is all about Yoriba culture of celebration of varieties of event ranging from housewarming, naming ceremony wedding or funeral.:

https://medium.com/@Dapo_Davids/owanbe-parties-be047f9e9915 Olaide82 (talk) 15:38, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Olaide82 That one isn't a reliable source either. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 15:40, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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102.90.116.32 (talk) 07:11, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 07:30, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Milllly (talk) 09:02, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Seercat3160 (talk) 09:35, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]