Alluring Dashiki Design You'll Love (Updated With Pictures)

(Last Updated On: May 23, 2017)

Dashiki Design 101

The dashiki is originally an African print dress that was made popular by Walter Eugene King (Oba Efurotola Oseijeman Adebalu Adefunmi).

Oba toured the world of the Yorubas in different parts of the world especially in Cuba from where he got the name. After his sojourn, he returned to the US where he set up a small scale business which focused solely on producing African print dresses. This I believe was borne out of the need to make high quality materials while preserving the original natural African designs.

The word dashiki is actually an Hausa word “yar ciki” meaning cap. In Ghana, the dashiki African dress is referred to as Angelina. Quite a name I must Congress! The dashiki was made popular in Nigeria recently after top Nigerian artiste WizKid adorned the attire in the music video for his club banger “show out the money”.

That’s the end of our introduction to dashiki!

There are quite a few dashiki styles that I’m yet to see ladies adorn. The dashiki is much more popular among males than females. Below, I’ve handpicked 9 designs every one should have in their closet.

1. The dashiki gown. This design is very unpopular among the ladies, but its very chic, classic and much more awesome than what our celebrities wear whilst showing off two “non-confident” twins on their chest. The design in this picture is great, but you can also try the white and black or pink and white designs. A classic clutch bag will definitely turn heads to your direction as you step into the arena.

2. The dashiki print gown! This dashiki design is pretty simple. Flays can be added to the material to accentuate the designs. Its perfect for church or or dates with him. *winks.. You know what I mean!

3. The dashiki pencil skirt! Y’all need to see this dashiki design! This skirt is a must have for ladies. It comes in various colors, each with a unique design. I particularly like the white on black design. Its really chic and classy and fits any kind of blazer you wear with it.

It’s not everyday that you see your favorite celebrity rocking that awesome dashiki design. I’ve put together an image gallery of celebrities all over the world who have worn the dashiki. A special shout out goes to ace Nigerian singer artiste Wizkid. I bet he was one of the first celebrities to wear the dashiki. He is really a great guy with a good fashion sense that makes designs trend whenever he adorns any.

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So in no particular order, here are your images…

That’s Omawunmi, and I bet she’s like wow! So I could look this good in dashiki?
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Chris Brown isn’t left out of the dashiki fashion train. He’s got those ladies behind him giggling.

Baba Nla crooner is believed to be the celebrity that gave dashiki its popularity in Nigeria after he wore it in his music video “Show you the money”.