Discovering Nigeria’s stylish headgears


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    There is a popular African saying that "an attire is not complete until it is topped with a headgear". In West African nation Nigeria, headgears popularly known as "Gele" are synonymous with every woman and the culture.
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    The “Gele” is a Yoruba word and it is a long piece of cloth that you tie and tuck on your head to create different looks.

    "When a Man turns his head to take a second look at a woman, it is probably her Gele Headtie that got him hooked" is another popular saying in Nigeria. There are no two exact styles of Gele headwrap. Gele may look similar to the eyes, but on close examination, each Gele has its unique twists and turns creating an elegant look of an African woman.

    This video helps you appreciate the popularity of the African fashion.





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