Celebrating small wins is part of Nigerian resilience. Life in Nigeria is tough—power outages, inflation, insecurity—so people seize every reason to rejoice. A graduation party, a promotion, or even buying a motorcycle is an opportunity to gather family and friends. It is not just about showing off; it is about gratitude and strengthening community ties. In villages, celebrations are opportunities for neighbours to contribute, eat, and share in one another’s joy. Critics say we waste money, but psychologically, these events give people hope and energy to continue pushing. In fact, parties often double as networking opportunities. You never know who you will meet at an owambe. Nigerians understand that life is short, so they choose to live loudly and thankfully, even for the little victories.