Introduction -- 1. Aso Ebi and the Fashioning of Bodies in Colonial Logos, 1860s-1960s -- 2. Cheaper Clothes in a Fluctuating Economy, 1960-2008 -- 3. Coloring Wealth, the Crowd, and Class -- 4.

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 ...

NIGERIA is known for her unique cultural heritage. One aspect of that cultural heritage is the use of aso-ebi, a unique fabric people wear during special ceremonies to celebrate with family members ...

Women often want to look their best when attending weddings, and wearing a stunning Aso Ebi gown is one way to do so. Aso Ebi gowns are a common choice for weddings because of their sophisticated, ...

Nigeria weddings are incomplete with aso-ebi and many fabric vendors are making money every weekend from selling to wedding guests and couples. For wedding guests, choosing the right style can be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...