Aso ebi – “family uniform” – is the Yoruba custom of people dressing alike for social events. The custom is rooted in kinship (ebi), an important aspect of Yoruba social life since precolonial times ...

A closer look at one of the most colourful aspects of Nigerian wedding culture. Although 'aso-ebi' is derived from Yoruba Language, the concept, as it has become known today, is not peculiar only to ...

The corset trend has faced a lot of criticism recently. Although it looks good, it’s overdone, ubiquitous and constricting. This is a gentrification of the legendary two-wrappers worn by Igbo women.

The use of ‘aso ebi’ (uniform fabrics) at parties and other events is commonplace in some parts of the country, particularly in the South-West. However, there have been divided opinions about how much ...

ASO ebi, a cultural trend started by the Yoruba, has steadily gained popularity and has spread across all cultures. These days, we cannot deny the aesthetic value aso ebi gives every ‘owambe’ – no ...

The venue of the Presidential Inauguration ceremony on Monday in Abuja became a ground for the display of colourful “aso-ebi” by friends and relatives of the President and his Vice. The News Agency of ...

Oludayo Tade does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

JANET OGUNDEPO examines the age-old lure for aso ebi (ceremonial attire) and partygoers’ scrutiny of the costly value hosts attach to the fabric to seemingly raise funds One wouldn’t miss the ...

"Anyone that did not buy my clothes, I am speaking from a place of anger. If you eat the food, it will choke you. If you don't go out, I'll help you out myself. Don't provoke me." A Nigerian lady, ...

Susan Olubukola Badeji is affiliated with a non-profit organisation. Women Forward Innovative Development Initiative WFID. We are based in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Our aim is Women empowerment in ...