Archives Tag: Adire

Fashion

April 19, 2022

Adire is a locally made textile by the indigenous Yoruba women in the South-western part of Nigeria. The fabric has been in existence for numerous decades, and have continued used by people in Nigeria and all over the world Read more about Fashion Meaning Adire is a two syllabic Yoruba word. “Adi” means to tie … Continue reading Adire

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Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

With news of the second wave of the pandemic hitting hard in Nigeria, there are rumours of another lockdown in view. It seems tourism is about to take another major hit this year. But it doesn’t have to halt tour activities for those who can get involved. Tour activities do not refer to travelling only. … Continue reading Travel Tips: 3 Tour Activities to Embrace in 2021

By ann

Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

Abeokuta, known for its ancient heritage, is the capital of Ogun State. People consider Abeokuta a calm city, more rural than urban. Its appeal draws in tourists, causing them to walk away with great memories worth testifying about. So if you find yourself in Abeokuta this Christmas, here are 5 things you can do to have more fun: Read … Continue reading 5 Things To Do in Abeokuta This Christmas

By ann

Fashion

April 19, 2022

The adire-making tradition has been in existence since the early 19th century. Famously practised by the Yorubas, the art involves creating hand-drawn patterns on fabric with resist-dye techniques. Oyo and Osun are renowned for these indigo-dyed cloths. Top Nigerian fashion brand, Maki Oh, is keeping alive this indigenous textile tradition by projecting contemporary designs with … Continue reading Adire Designs by ‘Maki Oh’ That You’ll Love

By nnenna

Fashion

April 19, 2022

Growing up, I had no idea what the word ‘’adire’’ meant. As I grew older, I began to fall in love with the name ‘’tie and dye’’ and the magic it could produce when created. Little did I know that it was actually named ‘’adire’’. Commonly known among the yorubas, adire is a material which … Continue reading For The Love Of Adire

By deborah-achem

Fashion

April 19, 2022

Bolatito Bayo-Puddicombe is the CEO of The Bolakoka Textile Company which specializes in using African textiles to provide aso ebi services, empowerment for others, and Afrocentrics: Ready To Wear, Bags & Purses, Souvenirs and Jewelry and more. A graduate of Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, she worked as a Customer Service/Sales Officer for … Continue reading SME Spotlight: The Bolakoka Textile Company

By jehonwa

Discover Nigeria Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

We are quite familiar with terms of cities built on hills or rocks. However, here is Abeokuta, renowned for the rocky landscape of its environments. The name Abeokuta literary translates into “under the rock” and the rocks provided refuge for the people of the town during times of war and slave hunting from towns like … Continue reading Abeokuta- A City Under Rock

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