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Fashion meets politics in Nigerian elections

Fashion meets politics in Nigerian elections

TOO stylish for political party T-shirts and caps, some fashionistas in Nigeria are donning the colours and faces of their preferred candidates for a presidential election this month in designer outfits. Ahead of the February 25 vote, political rallies and campaign events have become catwalks for colourful printed fabrics twisted into elaborate dresses, tunics and headscarves. For many, it is also an opportunity to wear elegant spins on the traditional dress rather than more casual, Western-style clothes most city dwellers use for work and daily life. Opposition Labour Party (LP) youth leader Kennedy Ahanotu attended an event in Lagos in…
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