Do I prefer the African way of dressing or the western way?

Hello, everyone.

I welcome you to my blog. The African way of dressing will always leave one in awe. You go to South Africa and you see different tribes and different ways of dressing; the same thing happens in Nigeria and so many other African countries. They never run out of fashion and styles; every tribe has their own style, and when they come together, it's a beautiful sight to behold.

Sometime back, we had a cultural day in school, and everyone turned out in cultural attire. You can choose any tribe you wish to dress like. That day was magical. I saw dresses and learned about tribes I never knew of. There are many tribes in Africa, all with their own unique way of dressing and identifying themselves. I always remember how my mom used to remind me that the appearance of a man is what gives him a seat; the way you dress says a lot about you.

_{a picture of my dad in one of our traditional wears.}

Some people draw conclusions about a person by just looking at their dressing; the same is true of African attire. Once you are seen wearing it, one can easily guess where you are from, what you represent, or what you stand for. While growing up, I never liked African attire because my parents always bought western attire for my siblings and me. The African attire was kind of strange then, but now seeing people wearing it gives me goosebumps, and I am falling in love with it.

Nigeria is an African country that is made up of many tribes, including the Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba as the major tribes. I am from the Igbo tribe, and we are known for the isi agu attire (lion head) and a red cap. This dressing is sometimes accompanied with either a cowtail on a stick or a native hand fan. The isi agu signifies strength, just as the lion is the king of the jungle.

_{a picture of me in our native cap.}

It is worn on special occasions, such as weddings, traditional retirements, or meeting days. The isi agu is not casual wear; there must be an occasion before it's worn. This particular attire is respected by the Igbos, and anyone seen wearing it is believed to be an Igbo without asking questions.

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