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This Nigerian Clothes celebration and Yorùbá Textiles exploration is the eighth of award-winning Yorùbá-Nigerian writer, poet and lecturer Abíọ́dún Ọlátòkunbọ̀ Abdul’s event series focusing on cultural and social themes related to Yorùbá/Nigeria/Africa/Diaspora: YNAD Talks.

First immerse yourself in an interactive learning session where we’ll explore Nigeria’s multicultural tapestry and the wide-ranging clothing styles adored by different ethnicities. Unravel your curiosity as we then gain insights into different Yorùbá textiles like aṣọ òkè or àdìrẹ and varying strands of their patterns & designs. Next, we’ll discuss why some workplaces remain mentally colonised, favouring Western wardrobes over our professional indigenous attire before basking in Nàìjá clothes pride ranging from Nollywood celebrities to high-profile diplomats and beyond.

Then it’s time to get creative, appreciating Nigerian/Yorùbá fashions & fabrics in paintings, posters and more before delving into poetry and compositions celebrating our unique designs! With this inspirational material, let your inner artist come forth to create your own visuals and poetry weaving in descriptions, impressions & viewpoints on Nàìjá wears. In sharing your work afterwards, you’ll enlighten and inspire others to embrace colourful clothes, fab fabrics and timeless textiles all day, every day!

Whilst possibly winning delectable Nigerian snacks and enjoying uplifting Nigerian music, come celebrate with us in this YNAD Talk: Nigerian Clothes & Yorùbá Threads: Textiles & Fabric Fashionistas!

Children are welcome to attend this event as it is open to staff, students, and families. 

Date:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Time:
17:00 - 20:00
Location:
LICA A29
Categories:
Race Equality Charter Team
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