What is Ashawo Business as Exposed by Edgar Obare

Kenyan blogger Edgar Obare is trending after exposing what he calls 'Ashawo Business'. Edgar Obare mentioned several names and indicated that some young women are engaging themselves in this business. Let's discover what ashawo business is and how it's happening.

What is Ashawo?

'Ashawo' is Nigerian slang for a prostitute or home wrecker. It is written 'asewo' but commonly pronounced as 'ashawo'.

What is Ashawo Business?

Therefore, the 'Ashawo Business' is when women engage in prostitution with married men for money. It is basically prostitution but involves sexual acts with married men. Those engaged in it will involve themselves in sexual relationships with married men in exchange for money.

How Does Ashawo Business Happen?

Ashawo business happens by young girls finding married rich men who they'll reach out to on social media or target in clubs or social places. They may even create dating app profiles that will increase the likelihood of matching with married rich men; who they'll then meet and establish a 'sugar daddy' kind of relationship where they engage in sex with the men in exchange for cash.

Who's Involved in Ashawo Business?

According to Edgar Obare, a few socialites are involved with the ashawo business which is, unfortunately, becoming something of a trend. More and more girls are discovering ashawo business as a way to make quick cash and escape the tough economic times.