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African fashion on parade at Igbo New Yam Festival

Published:Friday | November 4, 2022 | 12:12 AMPaul H. Williams/Gleaner Writer
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Igbo Chief Dr Joseph Anedu greets Dr Maureen Tamuno, Nigeria’s high commission to Jamaica.
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Igbo Chief Dr Joseph Anedu greets Dr Maureen Tamuno, Nigeria’s high commission to Jamaica.
Abiora Adolf keeps it easy and stylish in this two-piece get-up.
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Abiora Adolf keeps it easy and stylish in this two-piece get-up.
The Akparobi family (from left), Daniel, Isaac, Onyii, Favour and David.
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The Akparobi family (from left), Daniel, Isaac, Onyii, Favour and David.
Emmanuel Yisa went straight for the Yoruba chieftain look, and wears it well.
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Emmanuel Yisa went straight for the Yoruba chieftain look, and wears it well.
Professor Ernest Madu strikes a pose in this casual striped combo.
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Professor Ernest Madu strikes a pose in this casual striped combo.
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Whether the occasion is a party, ritual, wedding, funeral, festival or church, Nigerians always pull out the stops to look their best. From casual chic to regal elegance, they are forever making a fashion statement.

And they did not miss a beat at the 2022 Igbo New Yam Festival held at the Nigerian High Commission last Saturday. It was indeed a fashion parade of sorts, with Dr Maureen Tamuno, Nigerian high commissioner to Jamaica, leading the way with an eye-catching, bright-yellow gele (headwrap) to headline her ensemble.

From men to women, boy to girl, almost everybody was an eye-catcher, and our Living camera lenses were kept busy. It was an evening of food, fun, frolicking and fashion.