NIGERIA

Background
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country
in West Africa.[9] It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf
of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of 923,769
square kilometres (356,669 sq mi); with a population of over 230 million,
it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most
populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the
northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is
a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory,
where the capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos,
one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
Nigeria has been home to several indigenous pre-colonial
states and kingdoms since the second millennium BC, with the Nok
civilization in the 15th century BC marking the first internal unification.

TRADITIONAL ATTIRE AND FASHION OF NIGERIA

The fashion industry in Nigeria plays an important cultural role and
contributes significantly to the country's economy. Clothing incorporates
a variety of colours, fabrics, and embellishments (often beads). Many of the
component cultures of Nigeria wear styles that are characteristic of their
tribal society and customs. Nigeria produces fashionable textiles and
finished garments and has designers who have achieved international
recognition. 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.Traditional garments worn in Nigeria include:
The Yoruba men wear agbada, which is a formal attire, commonly worn as
part of a three-piece set: an open-stitched full gown, a long-sleeved shirt,
and sokoto (trousers fitted snugly at the ankle). The Hausa wear
Babaringa. The isiagu is a men's pullover shirt similar to a dashiki that is
worn by many groups in Africa. The traditional attire of Igbo men includes
an isiagu patterned with embroidered lion heads, usually worn with
trousers and a traditional striped hat.
Traditional Yoruba dress uses fine beads and textiles to reflect social
status and religious affiliation as well as personal identity and taste, Gold
and other jewelry is also worn by Yoruba women.
NIGERIA SIX GEOPOLITICAL ZONE

SOUTH WEST
The South West (often hyphenated to the South-West) is
the one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria representing both
a geographic and political region of the country's southwest.

SOUTH EAST
The South East (often written as South-East) is the one of the
six geopolitical zones of Nigeria representing both a geographic
and political region of the country's inland southeast.

SOUTH SOUTH
The South South (often hyphenated to South-South) is one
of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. It designates both a
geographic and political region of the country's eastern coast.

NORTH CENTRAL
The North Central (often hyphenated to the North-Central)
is the one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria representing
the majority of the country's Middle Belt

NORTH EAST
The North East (often hyphenated to the North-East) is the
one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria representing both a
geographic and political region of the country's northeast.

NORTH WEST
The North West (often hyphenated to the North-West) is
the one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria representing both
a geographic and political region of the country's northwest. It
comprises
seven states Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto,
and Zamfara. Geographically.
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BENUE BENUE BENUE (IGEDE)
The igede Dress is a very practical dress to wear.
It is made using a light-weight and somewhat
structured 100% cotton.

BENUE (ORI OKWU)

Ori Okwu is a traditional attire worn by the Igbo
people of Benue State, and it's a beautiful and
meaningful part of their cultural heritage.

IGEDE ORI OKWU KOGI (IGALA ACHI)

The Igala Achi is an elegant fabric designed with
two predominant colours which are – mustard
KOGI KOGI yellow and black.

KOGI (ABARI)
Abari is a traditional attire worn by the Igbo
people of kogi State, specifically by men. It's a
beautiful and elegant outfit that reflects the rich
cultural heritage of the Igbo people.

IGALA ACHI ABARI KWARA (SORO)

Soro is a traditional attire worn by the Igbo
people of Kwara State, specifically by men. It's a
KWARA KWARA type of robe or garment that is worn for special
occasions and ceremonies.

KWARA (KAFTAN)
It is a long, flowing robe with wide sleeves and a
V-shaped neckline, typically made from
lightweight fabrics such as cotton, silk, or linen

SORO KAFTAN
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NASSARAWA
NASSARAWA NASSARAWA (KAFARATI)
The akli people popularised the blue cloth
material with white, red and green stripes
sewn to taste with caps for men and head-ties
for women produced from the same material.
Each of the colours has its significance.

NASSARAWA (GWANDARA)
It is a traditional outfit It's a significant attire
that showcases the cultural heritage of the
AKLI GWANDARA region. It is known for its unique designs and
craftsmanship, making it a beautiful
representation of their State's culture.
NIGER NIGER
NIGER (BABBAN RIGA)
The Babban Riga is a traditional attire worn by
wommen in the northern regions of Nigeria,
particularly in the Hausa and Fulani
11 communities.
NIGER (BOUBOU)
The boubou typically consists of three parts: a
large gown-like robe, a matching pair of wide-
legged pants, and a coordinating headpiece or
BABBAN RIGA BOUBOU cap. The gown is usually long, reaching down
to the ankles, and has wide sleeves.
by ABUJA (GBARI)
ABUJA ABUJA Gbari is one of the most populated ethnic
groups in the middle belt and indigenous in the
Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. This
means Gbagyi people are the bonafide owners
of the Nigerian capital city, Abuja.
ABUJA (AJESIDE)
Ajeside is an important part of the cultural
heritage of the Gbagyi people of Abuja, and its
significance goes beyond just being a traditional
dress. It represents the cultural identity,
GBARI traditions, and customs of the Gbagyi people.
AJESIDE
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ADAMAWA
ADAMAWA ADAMAWA (SHIMTE)
Shimte is a popular fabric for Adamawa
traditional attire. It adds style and beauty to the
outfits. Shimte fabrics are often used to make
various clothing items like wrappers, blouses, or
head ties for women's traditional attire in
Adamawa. They showcase unique designs and
patterns that reflect the cultural heritage of the
Adamawa people.

SHIMTE TOGHU REGALIA

ADAMAWA (TOGHU REGALIA)
Atogho also known as toghu, tugh or Ndep (by
Ndop people) is a unique traditional regalia that is
BAUCHI BAUCHI mostly handmade (markings) usually on black
velvet or blue as we have.

BAUCHI (GWAZO)
The GAZis a traditional clothing worn by the
Hausa people, an ethnic group from Northern
Nigeria and other parts of West Africa.

BAUCHI (GUDO)
Gudo is a unique and vibrant outfit that
showcases the rich heritage and traditions of the
Bauchi people. It is often adorned with intricate
GWAZO GUDO designs and patterns, reflecting the beauty and
craftsmanship of Bauchi's cultural identity.

BORNO BORNO BORNO (KANURI)

The importance of Kanuri in the Kanem Borno
tradition cannot be overstated, as it allows people
to express their culture, humility, and interest in
preserving customs of the past.

BORNO (MAI KWANO)

Mai Kwano local dress is an important part of the
cultural heritage of Borno, and it depicts respect
for the culture and custom of the great Kanem
Borno tradition.
KANURI MAI KWANO
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NORTH-EAST DESCRIPTION
GOMBE
GOMBE GOMBE (AIKYABBA)
The Gombe attire is a traditional clothing worn
by the Gombe people, a nomadic ethnic group
spread across West Africa. The attire is known
for its vibrant colors, intricate designs, and
cultural significance.

GOMBE (HWAN TUDUN WADA)

Hwan tundun wada is a traditional attire worn by
the gombe people, an ethnic group from the Lake
AIKYABBA HWAN TUDUN WADA Chad region in West Africa

TARABA TARABA TARABA (JUKUN ATTIRE)

The Jukun people have different types of cultural
attires made from different colors, patterns and
weaves

TARABA (KUTEB)
The kuteb attire is a cultural attire that is unique
to the people in taraba state. It may include
vibrant colors, intricate designs, and cultural
symbols that are important to the
people in that area.

JUKUN ATTIRE KUTEB YOBE (GUNKUN ATTIRE)

Gunkun attire refers to the traditional clothing
worn by the Gunkun people, who are a subgroup
YOBE YOBE of the Jukun ethnic group in Nigeria.

YOBE (CANNA)
Canna traditional attire is an outfit that represents
the culture of Yobe State in Nigeria. It features
unique designs and craftsmanship that showcase
the beauty of the region. The Canna attire is an
important part of the cultural heritage of Yobe
State.

GUNKUN ATTIRE CANNA

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JIGAWA
JIGAWA
JIGAWA (KAFAR ATTIRE)
Kafar attire refers to the traditional clothing worn
by the Kafar people, who are a subgroup of the
Kanuri ethnic group in Nigeria and other parts of
West Africa.

JIGAWA (KANURI ATTIRE)

Kanuri attire refers to the traditional clothing
worn by the Kanuri people, an ethnic group from
the Lake Chad region in West Africa.
KAFAR ATTIRE KANURI ATTIRE
KADUNA (NENZIT)
KADUNA KADUNA The Nenzit dress represents the Atyap people's
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rich cultural heritage and traditions, setting them
apart from their other ethic groups.

KADUNA (ATYAP)
The atyap traditional attire Green stands for
Agriculture in Tyap land The Red stands for the
war/fighters which broke out in.

KANO (KURTA)
NENZIT ATYAP A kurta is a traditional garment worn in many
parts of the world, including South Asia, the
Middle East, and North Africa. It is a long, loose-
KANO KANO fitting tunic that typically reaches down to the
knees or ankles.

KANO (KWALIE)
The Kwalie is believed to possess spiritual
powers, offering protection and blessings to the
wearer.

KURTA KWALIE
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KATSINA
KATSINA KATSINA (KAMARI)
The Kamari attire is a traditional clothing worn
by the Fulani people, a nomadic ethnic group
spread across West Africa. The attire is known
for its vibrant colors, intricate designs, and
cultural significance..

KATSINA (ZANE)
The zane attire is a traditional clothing worn by
the Hausa people, an ethnic group from Northern
KAMARI ZANE Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. The attire
is known for its rich cultural significance, vibrant
colors, and intricate designs.
KEBBI KEBBI KEBBI (ZARMA)
Zarma is a traditional attire from the Zarma
people of West Africa, particularly in Niger,
Nigeria, and other neighboring countries.

KEBBI (TURKEDI)
The turkedi (also known as the Grand Boubou) is
a traditional garment worn by men in West
Africa, particularly in Nigeria, Niger, and other
neighboring countries..

ZARMA TURKEDI ZAMFARA (DANGODO)

It is known for its vibrant colors and intricate
designs. Men often wear long robes and caps,
ZAMFARA ZAMFARA while women wear colorful wrappers and
blouses. The dangodo reflects the cultural
richness of the Zamfarawa.

ZAMFARA (AKWETE)
Akwete traditional attire showcases the rich
cultural heritage of the Nasarawa upeople in
Nigeria. The attire features vibrant colors and
intricate handwoven designs. Women often wear
wrappers, blouses, and headties made from
Akwete fabric, while men can wear traditional
DANGODO AKWETE shirts and trousers from the same fabric.
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ABIA
ABIA ABIA (UKWU)
Ukwu dress is a traditional attire worn by the
Igbo people of Nigeria, particularly on special
occasions such as weddings, festivals, and
cultural events.

ABIA (OPI GU)

Isiagu (also spelled Isiagu or Isi agu) is a
traditional attire worn by the Igbo people of
Nigeria, particularly by men..

UKWU OPI GU ANAMBRA (NGWU EBIRI)

Ngwu Ebiri is a significant cultural and
traditional institution among the Igbo people of
ANAMBRA ANAMBRA Nigeria, particularly in the southeastern region.

ANAMBRA (AKWETE)
Akwete is a town in Ukwa East Local
Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. It is
known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional
craftsmanship, particularly in the art of weaving
and textile production.

EBONYI (UMUADA)
Umuada dress is a traditional attire worn by the
Umuada, which is a group of first daughters in
NGWU EBIRI AKWETE Igbo families. The dress is a symbol of their
status, responsibility, and cultural heritage.

EBONYI EBONYI EBONYI (OFO)

Ofo dress is a traditional attire worn by Igbo
people, particularly by men, on special occasions
such as cultural events, festivals, and traditional
ceremonies.

UMUADA OFO
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ENUGU
ENUGU ENUGU (OKPU)
The Okpu dress is specifically known for its
beautiful and intricate embroidery, which is a
hallmark of Enugu culture.

ENUGUN (EKWERIKE)
The dress is worn during important events like
weddings, festivals, and traditional ceremonies,
adding to the celebration's grandeur.
NGU EKWERIKE
ENUGU (NGU)
The Ngu attire is a cultural attire that is unique to
ENUGU ENUGU the people in Enugu state. It may include vibrant
colors, intricate designs, and cultural symbols that
are important to the people in that area..

ENUGU (ISIAGWU)
Isiagu (also spelled Isiagu or Isi agu) is a
traditional attire worn by the Igbo people of
Nigeria, particularly by men.

OKPU AGU ISIAGWU IMO (OFO ATTIRE)

Ofo dress is a traditional attire worn by Igbo
people, particularly by men, on special occasions
IMO IMO such as cultural events, festivals, and traditional
ceremonies.

IMO (EKPE ATTIRE)

The Ekpe attire refers to the traditional clothing
worn by members of the Ekpe secret society,
which is a prestigious cultural organization in
southeastern.

OFO ATTIRE EKPE ATTIRE

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AKWA IBOM
South-South
AKWA IBOM (OKPU DRESS)
AKWA IBOM Akwa Ibom traditional attire, is theone popular
style is the "Ibomu Ufok," which is a traditional
attire for the people in that area. Ibomu Ufok
showcases the rich cultural heritage of the
Akwa Ibom people.

AKWA IBOM (UYUKWU DRESS)

Uyukwu dress is a traditional attire worn by the
Igbo people of Nigeria, particularly by men.
OKPU DRESS UYUKWU DRESS
BAYELSA (BETI)
BAYELSA BAYELSA The intricate designs and patterns on the dress
demonstrate the skilled craftsmanship of Bayelsa
tailors and designers.

BAYELSA (IBORI)
The intricate designs and patterns on the dress
demonstrate the skilled craftsmanship of Ijaw
tailors and designers.

CROSS RIVER (OFOD UKOD)

BETI IBORI Ofod ukod Anwang this is the dress for single
ladies. During a traditional marriage, it is worn by
CROSS RIVER the bride and her entourage. The wrapper is tied
CROSS RIVER
such that it is knee high with a blouse that is both
sleeveless and short, worn with beads around the
neck.

CROSS RIVER (UKARA)

The Ukara attire showcase the rich cultural
heritage of the people in Cross state.

OFOD UKOD UKARA

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EDO EDO (IVIE OBO)
EDO Ivie obo is worn on different occasions
,especially brides and groom during wedding
ceremonies and burial ceremonies.

EDO ETO OKUKU

Eto Okuku is a traditional Edo hairstyle that is
typically worn by Edo brides in Benin, Nigeria ¹ ²
³ ⁴. Here are some key points about the Eto Okuku
hairstyle:

RIVER (CHOFI)
IVIE OBO ETO OKUKU - he Chofi dress is a long, flowing gown made of
colorful fabric, typically with intricate designs
and patterns. It is worn with a matching
RIVER RIVER headpiece and a wrapper (a long piece of fabric
wrapped around the waist).

RIVER (ABO)
Abo attire, also known as beadwork or beaded
clothing, is a traditional form of adornment and
cultural expression in many African countries,
including Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and others.

DELTA (ETIBO)
Etibo is a traditional attire worn by the Edo
people of Nigeria, particularly by the Benin
CHOFI ABO
Kingdom

DELTA (AKWA OCHA)

DELTA DELTA Akwa Ocha (also known as Akwaocha or
Akwete) is a traditional Igbo attire from
southeastern Nigeria.

ETIBO AKWA OCHA

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EKITI
EKITI (ISEFA)
EKITI The "Isefa" is a type of ceremonial dress worn by
the Ekiti people for special occasions, such as
naming ceremonies or chieftaincy coronations.

EKITI (LACE)
Lace is popular in Osun traditional attire. It adds
elegance and beauty to the outfits. Lace fabrics
are often used to make blouses, wrappers, or head
ties for women's traditional attire in Osun. They
showcase intricate designs and craftsmanship
ISEFA LACE unique to Osun culture.

LAGOS (AGBADA)
Agbada is the flowing robe traditionally worn by
LAGOS LAGOS the Yoruba people across West Africa. 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.

LAGOS (ASO OKE)

Aso-Oke (which means 'cloth from the
hinterland') is the genre of woven cloth that is
peculiar to the Yoruba. It is made from cotton and
handwoven.

OGUN (DANDOGO)
ASO OKE
AGBADA Dandogo is a type of traditional clothing in West
Africa, particularly in Nigeria, worn by men.

OGUN OGUN OGUN (ADIRE TEXTILE)

Adire textiles traveled to northern Africa through
Yoruba traders and trader families. Some families
who chose to migrate up north began creating
adire cloths to market to other women. Because it
is usually made by women, patterns and themes
of the Adire are passed down from mother to
daughter within families..

DANDOGO ADIRE TEXTILE

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ONDO ONDO (SANYA)
ONDO Sanyan is a popular fabric for Ondo traditional
attire. It adds style and beauty to the outfits.
Sanyan fabrics are often used to make various
clothing items like wrappers, blouses, or head ties
for women's traditional attire in Ondo. They
showcase unique designs and patterns that reflect
the cultural heritage of the Ondo.

ONDO (ALARI)
Alari is another popular fabric for Ondo
SANYAN ALARI traditional attire. It adds style and beauty to the
outfits. Alari fabrics are often used to make
various clothing items like wrappers, blouses, or
head ties for women's traditional attire in Ondo.
OSUN OSUN They showcase unique designs and patterns that
reflect the cultural heritage of the Ondo people.

OSUN (ETU)
Etu are an integral part of traditional African
attire, particularly in West Africa! In Nigeria,

OSUN (ABETI AJA)

Abeti Aja is a traditional craft that has been
passed down through generations of Yoruba
women. The process involves tying and stitching
raffia or threads onto the fabric to resist the dye,
ETU ABETI AJA creating unique and beautiful patterns.

OYO (IRO AND BUBA)

OYO OYO A beautiful combination! Iro and Buba is a
traditional outfit in West Africa, particularly in
Nigeria.

OYO (DANSHIKI)
Danshiki" is a traditional Yoruba attire that's also
worn by the Oyo people. The Danshiki is a loose-
fitting, knee-length shirt that's usually made from
colorful cotton or silk fabric.

IRO AND BUBA DANSHIKI