Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has said that Yoruba attires are the true definition of identity anywhere in the world, noting that the race is blessed with various attires that can compete with that of the global community. The Yoruba generalissimo made this assertion while speaking at the Fashion Show held at Oodua House, Ikeja, Lagos, as part of the programs for the ongoing Olokun Festival, saying that the event was to showcase the beauty inherent in Yoruba attires as a global tool for identification. Adams, who is also the Chief Promoter of the Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF), said the foremost socio-cultural organisation had been promoting cultural events for the past 22 years, advocating for community engagement and investment in cultural initiatives to cultivate a deeper appreciation for heritage.
According to him, doing this can ultimately strengthen social cohesion and resilience, urging for collaborative efforts to ensure that cultural values are preserved and passed down to future generations. “The first means of identification for a race is the clothing and the attire. One’s dressing shows the best of our culture.
In Yoruba land, we have Aso oke, Ofi, Adire, Sanyan, Alaari, and many others. “The people of Iseyin in Oyo State are major producers of Aso Oke, while Abeokuta remains the hub for Adire and Kampala. “I am happy that producers of Adire, Kampala, and Aso Oke are doing well in promoting their products to the global market, which is a.