Are you looking to add a unique African flair to your wardrobe this season? Ready to stand out from the crowd with some new and exciting fashion trends? If your answer is yes, celebrate! These Nigerian native attire styles will give you an authentic look that will turn heads wherever you go.
From Agbada to Dashiki, there are plenty of native attire styles for you.
Here we explore these varied looks, helping you mix up cool and current style combinations that take advantage of the uniquely expressive nature of Nigerian fashion. This is how modern-day males bring their culture into the world today – don’t miss out!
How much is native wear in Nigeria?
The price of native wears in Nigeria depends on several factors including the type of native wear, the fashion designer who is going to dress you, the location, and the quality of the materials used. Generally, it costs from a few thousands to hundreds of thousands of Naira.
You should be able to get a decent Nigerian native attire for at least 25,000 Naira.
What is the best Igbo native wear?
The Isiagu attire is arguably one of the best Igbo native wear.
Isiagu Attire
The Isiagu attire used to be an exclusive recluse of prominent Igbo men who could afford it in the olden days. Changes to the original design brought about a drastic reduction in the price of the cloth.
Originally, it was worn only by men – however, women are beginning to wear it – something a lot of Igbo men consider a taboo.
The original Isiagu is the black colored one with the lion motifs on it. It’s worn with the Isiagu cap or the native Igbo red cap. It is suitable for any occasion except for formal business meetings.
However, a CEO has every right to wear it to his meeting – it’s his business, isn’t it? 😎
You can wear the Isiagu with either a black trouser or a tan colored trouser – the black trouser is preferable. Don’t forget to add the beads and the red cap. I’d like to warn you not to dress like that in Igbo land if you aren’t a titleholder. Only title holders are permitted to dress in the full regalia. If you’re found dressed in the full regalia, a fine will be imposed on you.
In addition, you will be asked to make some sacrifices… (#relax, I’m just kidding! 😀
How Do The Hausa/Northern People Dress?
The northerners in Nigeria are known to wear the Agbada more than other tribes.
The Agbada
It’s no news that Nigerian politicians made the Agbada very popular. The Northerners had hitherto before now been the people wearing the Agbada mostly. This trend is changing with time as more people from other tribes are embracing it.
You can wear the Agbada to most places save for business meetings and perhaps, funerals. Making an Agbada is quite expensive and time-consuming.
But in the end, it’s worth it. If you wear an Agbada, please be decent enough not to enter an Okada with it.
Don’t come and block the view of other road users biko!!! 🙄
Lest I forget, there’s a new Agbada style in vogue. It’s the second picture under the Agbada heading above. What do you think of it?
How does Yoruba tribe dress?
The Aso-oke
Mostly worn by the Yorubas, the Aso oke is quite a magnificent Nigerian native attire style. It has its origin in the culture of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The real aso oke is thick and firm. Washing it can be a tough task because of the thickness of the material.
The aso oke is mostly worn to owambe parties – naming ceremonies, housewarming, child dedication, and traditional marriages. As long as owambe is plenty, you’ll find the aso oke adding color and vitality to the event. And like I advised people that wear the Agbada, please don’t put on an Aso oke and jump a bike!
Wearing an Aso oke is important but not jumping upon an Okada is importanter!!! 😀
Other important Nigerian native attire styles include the ankara and senator wears.
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