Layi Wasabi Speaks on Rising Marriage Expectations
Popular Nigerian skitmaker and actor Isaac Olayiwola, better known as Layi Wasabi, has weighed in on today’s marriage trends, saying the standards have risen sharply compared to just a few years ago.
In a lighthearted post on Sunday, Layi joked that getting married back in 2019 would have been easier than now.
“Shoulda married in 2019 mehn, the bar is too high these days,” he wrote on X.
The post struck a chord with fans, sparking a wave of comments.
One fan, Vincent The Great, noted that the pressure only feels high when people compare themselves to luxury weddings. He pointed out that while Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi reportedly spent $50,000 on photography alone, couples at a simple court wedding looked just as happy.
Others echoed similar thoughts:
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“Wedding no cost, na you wan follow them go three different continents,” Iretileye quipped.
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“No time is too late for a man. Take your time,” wrote Mezie Abia.
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Factaboutalaba added a more serious note, saying many marriages now struggle under financial pressure and shifting expectations.
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Another fan, Justice Maxwell, reflected that couples who wedded during the COVID-19 lockdown had it easier with less cost and drama.
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Owodunni summed it up: “Do whatever makes you happy. You can never outdo everyone. Just do what works for you.”
Layi’s post may have been tongue-in-cheek, but it clearly touched on a real concern — the growing social pressure around weddings and the rising costs that come with them.
