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In three, two, one, zero, relationship people will start tensioning us with matching pyjamas photos for the Christmas and New Year seasons. But who says you must give your hard-earned money to an IG vendor for a nightgown you’ll only wear once?

Listen, if Tinubu has forced you to work on a budget, we have even better alternatives that won’t cost you a dime. Everything you need is already in your house; you just haven’t paid attention, so we’re here to help.

The last family asoebi you bought

If you’re from a Nigerian home, there’s no way you haven’t paid unnecessary money for a family member’s asoebi this year. Even though the function has passed, who says you can’t bring that fabric out of retirement and wear it again? It helps that everyone in your household has the same fabric.

The bedsheet

No, because really, what shows a united family more than you and every member of your family wrapped under the biggest bedsheet in your household, posing in front of the camera? It’s zero cost, too.

Or the curtain

If the bedsheet is a revolting idea, probably because of all the bodily fluids that might have been spilt on it, use your house curtain instead. You don’t even need to take it off the hook. Just run behind the curtain and poke your heads around the edges. This might even start a TikTok trend.

Sutana

You’re wrong if you attend a white garment church and still spend extra money on matching pyjamas. The Lord will even be pleased with this one.

Bagco bag

You’ll need to channel your inner Tiannah Styling for this one. Gather all the sacks you’ve used for market runs since the start of the year, and get creative with styles for your family members. You all might look like live tubers of yam, but if Tiannah can pull it off, so can you.

White underwear 

If the Kardashians can do it with Skims, nothing is stopping you and your family members. Just make sure everyone washes their white singlets, boxers, tights, and “shimi” for the big day in front of the camera. 

Or just wear whatever you want

And nobody is going to drag you for it. You did what you did, and that’s on periodt. Puurrrrhhh.

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