But because Nigerians are generally known to take parties and partying seriously, the practice of choosing aso-ebis is linked to them. And one place where the most elaborate aso-ebis can be found is ...

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 ...

This is a gentrification of the legendary two-wrappers worn by Igbo women. This aso-ebi style creates the illusion of two wrappers with its elegant draping that makes women look like goddesses at any ...

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 ...

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.