Based on an anonymous tip , i've not exactly been living up to my African roots in terms of showing the world what African fashion is all about. So it got me thinking about what exactly African fashion is and what do we have to offer. Are we just what the western world makes us out to be? Tribal? Colorful ankara print? Loads and loads of beads?
Its a beautiful thing that a few of us africans in general have stopped trying so hard to chase the western/european dream and have started to appreciate our cultures for what they really are and represent.
Dont get me wrong African fashion is Tribal. The bold and colorful ankara print is a huge part of it. But its not the only one made in Africa. We have aso oke, kente, khitenge, khanga and so on. And we love loads and loads of colorful beads. But it doesnt end there. Africa is a very diverse continent with thousands of cultures with different forms of styles. What is worn in the North of Africa cant be worn in the west.
Even though we squeeze and try to "funkify" african fashion to look western. It is, what it is. Raw. Colorful. Bold. Beautiful. Diverse.
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