The traditional marriage of billionaire businessman and CEO of Jezco Oil and Lubricants, Joseph Eze Okafor Jr. , popularly known as Jowi Zaza, has become a topic of widespread discussion.....Read Full Article>>
Among those who weighed in was Ossai Ovie Success, the senior special assistant on media to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Success expressed his disappointment with Jowi Zaza’ s choice of attire for the ceremony, criticizing the billionaire for wearing a black outfit and a face cap on such an important occasion.
According to Success, this choice was disrespectful to the elders who blessed the union. He argued that wealth should not justify behavior that disregards cultural norms or traditions, particularly during a significant event like marriage.
While acknowledging the joy of Jowi Zaza’ s marriage, Success emphasized the importance of respecting Igbo cultural heritage, especially when it comes to traditional attire.
He felt that the businessman’ s decision to forgo the customary Igbo dress on such a pivotal day sent the wrong message about valuing one’ s roots.
In addition to criticizing Jowi Zaza, Success also blamed the elders present at the ceremony for not insisting that he remove his cap during prayers, a gesture traditionally seen as a mark of respect. His comments sparked a lively debate online, with Nigerians sharing mixed opinions on whether the attire choice was appropriate or not.
In his words:
” I am disappointed in Jowizaza for wearing face cap while receiving prayers from his inlaw during his traditional marriage
Money should not make us disrespect our elders and traditions.
Also disappointed that he wore black instead of the Igbo traditional attires.
I am happy that my brother from the south Jowizaza is getting married but sad that he disrespected his Inlaw by wearing a face cap while receiving prayers from his inlaw.
This act is considered an ins*lt in our culture, especially during significant events like marriage introduction and bride price payment.
Furthermore, Jowizaza’ s decision to wear black instead of traditional Igbo attire is disrespectful to our heritage.
In Igbo land, it is customary for the groom to wear traditional attire, not pure black, which is often associated with mourning.
I also question the in- law and elders present for not addressing Jowizaza’ s attire.
As custodians of our culture, they should have ensured that he removed his face cap and dressed appropriately before receiving prayers.
Ossai Ovie Success.”
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