Traditional Dresses Worn By Men In Nigeria

Africans are known for our unique ways of dressing. From the color combinations, to the fabric, the designs and the fitting that makes us look attractive and appealing to the eyes. One look at our men in their different attires and it sticks with you forever. You just can’t help but want to recreate some pieces for your events. The beauty of each design attire is what makes our men stand out and have eyes-balls rolling at events.

Different Traditional Dresses For Men

1. Agbada

The Agbada is a long overflowing piece worn with a trouser and a long sleeve shirt inside by the Yoruba people. Which they use the asooke fabric for it and adorn the attire with the Fila abeti aja cap. As fashion has evolved, most people use the senator material to create the agbada. This four piece attire is worn to weddings, Thanksgiving, baby dedication, etc. 

2. The Danshiki

This loosed short sleeve attire worn mostly in West Africa has to be one of those easy to wear clothes for events. Known by its name Danshiki which means a bright colored cloth. Recently fashion designers upgraded it making different styles with pants using other fabrics that speaks of class and elegance. You can get this colored Danshiki shirt for yourself and loved ones at African Things

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3. Ankara Suit And Blazers

When you mention the word evolvement in fashion, this is it. Traditional men’s fashion has really evolved and the creativity brought in gives our men room to explore the possibilities of combining colors and patterns to look outstanding. Gone are the days Ankara was for some particular styles alone. Now the Ankara suits and blazers are worn with shirts and ties to work and also used for weddings by the groom. Shop the Ankara bowties at African Things  

4. The Isiagu

The colorful and vibrant Isiagu attire worn by the Igbo people for decades represent authority and power, a symbol of unity amongst the people of the southern part of Nigeria. Isiagu which means the head of a lion, is sewn into a short sleeve shirt or agbada worn with a black pants and fila cap for weddings, coronation and other events.

5. The Kaftan

The Kaftan is a African long and loose outfit suitable for a easy wear to a casual gathering, house party, movie night and some unofficial gatherings. It comes in different colors and styles.

6. Sokoto And Buba 

Sokoto(pants) and Buba(shirt). Buba is a loosed shirt with round neck, and it is  worn in the western part of Nigeria with the fila abeti aja cap. Made from fabrics that of light weight and easy to wear. This three piece attire comes from a beautiful selection of colors and it is adorned with embroideries that are pleasant to the eyes. Sokoto and Buba were only made with the aso-oke fabric, until designers creatively introduced other fabrics and ways to make this attire suitable to be worn to other events more than just the traditional ceremonies.

7. The A’nger

The black and white striped attire is woven and worn by Benue State men in honor of their heritage and to celebrate their love for hunting wild animals by using the zebra skin. This attire is worn for coronation, traditional marriage and their cultural dance and entertainment.