Party Guests Shouldn’t Pay for Their Own Food, It’s Not Our Culture – Ugezu J. Ugezu

Nollywood actor Ugezu J. Ugezu has openly criticized the trend of charging guests for their food at parties in Nigeria.

On July 8, 2024, Ugezu shared his thoughts on Instagram, recounting a recent experience a friend had at a party.

The friend was surprised to find that all adults had to pay for their meals, while only children ate for free. Ugezu expressed his confusion and concern over this practice, stating that it was a disturbing trend.

Ugezu emphasized that this behavior goes against African traditions of hospitality, where guests are treated with generosity.

He noted that such practices might be common in places like America but argued that they should not be adopted in Nigeria.

According to Ugezu, inviting guests to a party in Africa means providing for them without expecting payment.

He pointed out that these foreign practices are not suitable for African culture, where spiritual blessings are tied to the act of giving without expecting anything in return.

Ugezu urged people to be mindful of the customs they choose to adopt and to remember the cultural importance of hospitality in Africa.

He concluded by stressing that asking guests to pay at a party is not acceptable in African traditions.