In a traditional Nigerian wedding reception, guests often shower the newlyweds with money to celebrate prosperity.
Money spraying is a festive custom in which guests hold up banknotes and place or toss them toward dancing newlyweds. The gesture expresses joy, goodwill, and wishes for financial success. Family members and friends may participate while musicians or a DJ provide the celebration’s soundtrack.
The practice is particularly prominent at Nigerian parties, including Yoruba weddings, and has also spread through Nigerian diaspora communities. Collected notes are usually gathered by attendants or family members after the dancing.
Money spraying is not the same as quietly giving a wedding present. It is a public performance of celebration, although venues and families may set rules about handling cash and maintaining safety.