Welcome to Lagos Nigeria

Ask me of a city that has never been silent and I’ll show you Lagos

Eko Ile…One of the largest city in Nigeria

The city bustling with men from far and near

Eko never sleeps

The land where it is believed that plenty money is made

Probably why it is the most populated

You’d wonder if they pick it as papers on the road

The city of jama jama…Not for a lazy man o

The city where you get to watch free drama everyday without the burdens of subscription

I am very sure that if God has an entertainment channel; Lagos Channel would be his favorite of all

Lagos is a mixture of stress and pleasure

Honey and spice

Wahala and enjoyment

Ghetto and class

One without the other is not complete

Don’t stare too much or you’ll leave incomplete

There are true life stories you’ll hear in Lagos that will have you holding your chest

Are you a Lagosian? Oya, share your weirdest Lagos experiences with me

Welcome to the very first edition of exploring Nigeria through the lens of Afrineye

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Moremi was a beautiful Yoruba Princess who lived in the 12th century. Her story is that of love, courage and sacrifice. She was born in odds town and got married to the king of ile Ife. The word ” beautiful” used to describe this woman is not just to flatter her; she was indeed beautiful and had heads turning while she was alive; her beauty is that which cannot be overlooked. This beauty we are talking about here got her famous in her days. 

Moremi was the daughter of Ife’s greatest hunter and she was raised by her parents to always stand up for the needs of the oppressed and help those in needs. This one thing stayed with her till she grew up.

Moremi got married to the son of oduduwa whose name was Oranmiyan. For many years she was unable to conceive. She eventually conceived during the time ile Ife was passing through the toughest moments of their lives. They were being terrorized by a group of people known as igbo people( they are not in any way related to the comtemporary igbo tribe we have now in Nigeria now) ;this group would invade their town every five working days. Moremi eventually gave birth to her son amidst this trouble and vowed to find a solution to the problems of her people. 

She consulted Esimirin ( town’s herbalist) to help her beckon to the river goddess for the strategy to stop these people. This group came to the town the next market day and Moremi positioned herself to be kidnapped.

These group of terrorists noticed Moremi’s beauty and recommended her to the king who in turn married her. Moremi used her time with these people to study them till she got to know that their so called terrifying costumes is made from dry leaves; she immediately got the idea of burning them with fire. Moremi found a way to escape and told the king this secrets

The soldiers of ile Ife were ready the next market day and they were able to chase these group away. That was the last time they saw them. 

The goddess that helped Moremi requested of her to sacrifice her only son which she did with tears and heavy heart. 

From that point onward the people of Ile Ife vowed to be to her the children she never had. Moremi died without having another child of her own

She sacrificed herself to deliver her people and her story is still told till today. Edi festival is celebrated till today in honour of Moremi.

The mother of female hall in OAU is Moremi Hall. 

Have you heard about this woman before?

What did you learn from her story? 

Oleku….

You can call Oleku the outfit for Yoruba Baddies in the 18’s and 19’s

Sisi of those days rocked it to any event happening in town..

Be it palm wine joint or a dinner date with their lover at an expensive buka 

Coupled with an Afro wig…

Makes a complete babe and more 

You would be wrong to think they didn’t slay in those days! They are and left no crumbs 

Nails made with laali

And wrists adorned with bracelets gives classy and rich babe…

A combination of these if interpreted in this present time by Gen Z’s will be termed “giving” 

Ankles adorned with leg chain and a simple slip on will easily give you out as that Omo Eko who just came visiting in the village

The talk of the town 

You are not Abefe if you do not have all these in your closet…

Lest I forget

Fingers adorned with rings on the right fingers completes this Yoruba Baddie outfit 

And of course tiro on your eyelid

A perfectly drawn eyebrow

Not without the omoluwabi character sha

You’ll not become Iyawo if you have all these wardrobe collection without Omo ti a bi ni ile ire character

Omo Karo O Ji Ire! 

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#Afrineye#telling the beautiful story of African culture through fabrics#Yorubabaddie#Oleku

I’ve always been attracted to African fabrics since I was a child

Even though I was not well informed about their names…

I only knew Ankara and lace

Different patterns and colors telling a beautiful story about Africa

Our fabrics and fashion sense makes us stand out among other continent 

It sort of unites us…

And it should be worn with pride right? 

Our identity lies here! 

It’s sad that nowadays many people think our African fabrics should only be worn to parties

Who says you can’t be classy with African fabrics…

So, who deceived us?

I heard someone say this some time ago. A young lady..

“I don’t like putting on Ankara. Makes me look older than my age.” 

Stick with me as I take you through the African Fashion history

You can call me Afrineye

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#Africanfashionenthusiast #Fashionblogger#Adire#Kampala#Ankara

Monday is less than 24 hours to go. Weekend is over and a full work week is staring us at the face. Whether you are a student or working class, a house wife etc. You’ll need to prepare for this big day. Most times your mood on day one determines how the rest of the week will go.

But do you know picking the right outfit can set the tone for your week especially if you are a working class. What better day to pick it if not Sunday evening? It kind of does something to your mind telling it “Gal, we gat this”

So, flung open your wardrobe and do the picking. Right color. Right combination. Don’t forget to iron it out. You don’t want to look rough on a Monday morning .

Pick a comfortable shoes with bag to match. And you are good to go! Happy Monday in advance!