January 18, 2021

[PIX] Nigerians In US Design ‘Aso Ebi’ Attire For Biden, Harris Inauguration

'Dotun Akintomide

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By Oyinlola Awonuga-Balogun (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)

Nigerians in US have designed ‘Aso ebi’ attire to mark the occasion the January 20th inauguration of United States incoming President, Joe Biden and Vice President, Kamala Harris.

Pictures and videos have surfaced online, showing Nigerians flaunting the Aso Ebi clothes which have been designed with faces of Biden and Kamala.

Aso Ebi is the local name given to traditional uniform dress that is worn during social and cultural events.

It is made from different attires such as Ankara, Lace, Guinea among others.