The Nigerian authorities can try all they want, but they can’t kill the vibes at owambes  But since spraying money is now a crime that can potentially land you in jail for six months, we’ve found some ways to get around it.

Do transfer

You Can Still ‘Spray’ Money at Your Fave’s Owambe. Here’s How

The downside of this is that you can’t spray your ₦2000 broken into ₦100 notes in peace. You’ll probably have to send as much as ₦5k so that the celebrant can see that you rate them.

Envelope it

Let’s bring back how our parents gave out cash gifts before this money spraying wokeness. Find the celebrant before you leave the party and press the envelope into their hands.

Collection basket

You Can Still ‘Spray’ Money at Your Fave’s Owambe. Here’s How

If you’re throwing a party soon, a collection basket is one more thing you need to make plans for at your event. Make sure it’s stationed right on the dance floor where people can easily spot it.

Money box

You Can Still ‘Spray’ Money at Your Fave’s Owambe. Here’s How

If there’s anything Valentine and birthday gift vendors have taught us, it’s all the creative shit you can do with money.

Spend bundles

Think about it, the money won’t litter the dance floor or get trampled upon if it’s in a huge ass bundle. However, this method is only advisable if you’re an odogwu spender.

Money vouchers

Event planners now make arrangements for money vouchers at parties. How does it work? Buy a voucher equivalent to the amount you intend to ‘spray’, transfer to the event planner and handover the voucher to the celebrant. The event planner will in turn transfer the money to the celebrant.

Or just stay at home

You Can Still ‘Spray’ Money at Your Fave’s Owambe. Here’s How

You won’t have to spray anyone or think of ways to avoid EFCC’s wahala if you’re not at the party.

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