By Mary OgunleyeAso Ebi, the cherished Nigerian tradition of wearing matching outfits to celebrate family and unity, is taking on a bold new look in 2025—driven by the influence of social media stars.

8. With these aso-ebi style inspiration, you don't have to wear a corset gown to the next wedding you attend. Subscribe to receive daily news updates. T Temi Iwalaiye ...

When it comes to aso-ebi attires, we have to give it up to Ini Edo whose style is commendable and should be copied. Aso-ebi outfits inspired by Ini Edo [Instagram] T Temi Iwalaiye Actress, Ini Edo ...

Directed by Biodun Stephen, Aso Ebi Diaries is more than just a film—it’s a tribute to the Aso Ebi tradition, complete with style, drama, and unforgettable moments.

Directed by Biodun Stephen, Aso Ebi Diaries is more than just a movie—it’s a tribute to the cherished Aso Ebi tradition, filled with style, drama, and unforgettable moments.

Another challenge is that buyers of aso ebi fabrics don't have a choice or the option of bargaining, since it is non-negotiable. And the fabrics and uniforms are not always to the individual's taste.

Aso ebi is fast becoming a point of dissension, segregating wearers. It has a propensity to create social gulfs, distancing wearers and placing them on different tiers of the same ladder.

It’s not dissimilar. My sisters and I had blouses (called buba in the Yoruba language) made using an aso ebi (family cloth), a lace fabric that we would then pair with aso oke (high cloth).

Aso ebi - colourful fabrics worn at social events in NIgeria - makes parties glamorous but the cost can also be burdensome.

Aso-ebi is a Yoruba phrase, translated to mean Family cloth in English. It is a tradition where family members wear a particular fabric in the same colour and design to distinguish them from other ...