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The late President Umaru Yar'Adua of Nigeria, a chieftain of the Fula emirate of Katsina, wearing a crown style kufi. A kufi or kufi cap is a brimless, short, and rounded cap worn by men in many populations in North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. [1] It is also worn by men throughout the African diaspora.
Aso oke fabric, (Yoruba: aṣọ òkè, pronounced ah-SHAW-okay) is a hand-woven cloth that originated from the Yoruba people of Yorubaland within today's Nigeria, Benin and Togo. Usually woven by men, the fabric is used to make men's gowns, called agbada and hats, called fila, as well as Yoruba women's wrappers called Iro and a Yoruba women's ...
Fila gobi is a soft hat traditionally worn by the Yoruba people of Western Africa. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is made of hand-woven aso oke fabric, cotton , velvet , or damask . They are usually lined with cotton, but can be unlined if crafted to be worn for a single event.
Yoruba agbada Igbo men wearing isiagu and traditional hat. Nigerians usually dress casually because of the hot climate. However, both formal and traditional clothing are also worn. Many African cultures have a characteristic traditional style of dress that is important to their heritage. [1] Traditional garments worn in Nigeria include:
Yoruba clothing is the traditional clothing worn by people of the Yoruba ethnic group in parts of Nigeria, Benin and Togo in a region called Yorubaland. The clothing reflects the rich culture, history and aesthetic preferences of the Yoruba people. Yoruba woman in traditional clothing Yoruba men's clothing Yoruba woman
Nigerian model and media presenter Mozez Praiz is MUDI's brand ambassador.The company's designs have been worn by celebrities such as King Mohammed V of Morocco, former President of Ghana John Kufuor, broadcaster Kwasi Kyei Darwkah, musicians Salif Keita and Youssou N'Dour, along with footballers John Obi Mikel, John Fashanu, and Kolo Toure.
Agbada is the flowing robe traditionally worn by the Yoruba people across West Africa, specifically among the Yoruba of Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, and Togo. [1] It comes with an inner cloth of varying lengths and it also comes with a pair of bottom wear in form of native trousers called Shokoto.
Ruth Erikan James (born 9 June 1995) popularly known as Veekee James is Nigerian fashion designer, [1] [2] gospel singer, skit maker, and entrepreneur. [3] [1] She is the founder of Veekee James, a fashion brand and also the convener of Zion Warship, a monthly gospel concert. [4] In 2021, she was the recipient of the AMVCA for best designer of ...