Jaidey-one:
really? Your arguement is bereft of logical reasoning. A dress code for public officials is a bad policy? How could you even compare this dress code issue to the child marriage case? You need a knock on the head for being so unreasonable.
Btw when next you have an interview/official presentation to attend. Be sure to wear your agbada or dansiki. Showcase your cultural heritage.

LMAO. Cultural interview..

Sounds like they are talking just for the heck of it..

antartica:

You guys tend to forget that suits is the cultural heritage of the oyinbos. a fashion designed by them to suit their taste and environment and its unquestionable infallibility for african work environment is what you are not proving.

How is suit and tie better than casual kaftan in a bank?

No, it's not. They did not start off wearing suits, whatever they had before metamorphosed into what they are wearing now based on looks comfort and practicality.

Very wrong to call our attire 'Archaic'.

I dont find this funny.

plaindealer:


No, it's not. They did not start off wearing suits, whatever they had before metamorphosed into what they are wearing now based on looks comfort and practicality.

Metamorphosis like you said is the process of change,innovation and if you don't have anything to call your own to change,you won't metamorphosize.

I agree flowing agbada is not very practical for physical work but good enough for meetings,conferences and ceremonies,just like suits and tie.While a simple designed shokoto and top is more practical than suit/tie in a corporate working hot environment like nigeria.

antartica:

You guys tend to forget that suits is the cultural heritage of the oyinbos,a fashion designed by them to suit their taste and environment and its unquestionable infallibility for african work environment is what you are not proving.

How is suit and tie better than casual kaftan in a bank?

if you are hell bent on showcasing your cultural heritage at every given time then by all means get rid of your non-cultural clothes, U can trek to work or better still ride a donkey. We are quick ti embrace planes, cars, computers and mobile phones but we still feel dressing to work the western way is not African. Its African. Its the global trend and it should be embraced. There should be dress codes for public officials and its the norm all over the world. Take a look at pictures from AU summits and tell me how many countries are trying to showcase their cultural heritage. The same public officials showcasing the so called cultural heritage wear agbada and launder our money into foreign bank accounts. Why should doctors, lawyers, bankers, etc wear suits and western clothings when the public officials are exempted? Shouldn't we cease every given opportunity to show case our cultural heritage Or are these the only people that should be mentally enslaved like u claim?

Suits and ties are no longer western culture, just the same way English is now a global language. Its either we embrace civilization or we get left behind while embracing our cultural heritage.

antartica:

Metamorphosis like you said is the process of change,innovation and if you don't have anything to call your own to change,you won't metamorphosize.

I agree flowing agbada is not very practical for physical work but good enough for meetings,conferences and ceremonies,just like suits and tie.While a simple designed shokoto and top is more practical than suit/tie in a corporate working hot environment like nigeria.

Changes and innovations cuts both ways and the fact that they issued a dress code at your job doesn't meant your culture is gone or you can not wear your agbada elsewhere or practice your culture off work. Your job is not a cultural center.

geeezzz..

This is very professional

For My Guys

plaindealer:

Changes and innovations cuts both ways and the fact that they issued a dress code at your job doesn't meant your culture is gone or you can not wear your agbada elsewhere or practice your culture off work. Your job is not a cultural center.

geeezzz..

Except of course she works in a museum. Lol

Jaidey-one:

if you are hell bent on showcasing your cultural heritage at every given time then by all means get rid of your non-cultural clothes, U can trek to work or better still ride a donkey. We are quick ti embrace planes, cars, computers and mobile phones but we still feel dressing to work the western way is not African. Its African. Its the global trend and it should be embraced. There should be dress codes for public officials and its the norm all over the world. Take a look at pictures from AU summits and tell me how many countries are trying to showcase their cultural heritage. The same public officials showcasing the so called cultural heritage wear agbada and launder our money into foreign bank accounts. Why should doctors, lawyers, bankers, etc wear suits and western clothings when the public officials are exempted? Shouldn't we cease every given opportunity to show case our cultural heritage Or are these the only people that should be mentally enslaved like u claim?

Suits and ties are no longer western culture, just the same way English is now a global language. Its either we embrace civilisation or we get left behind while embracing our cultural heritage.

Just because english language and oyinbo fashion is global still does not mean it is your heritage.A strong message is still been sent out there to tell you that they,the oyinbos, are the light of the world and the rest like you must abide and follow.

It doesn't have to be like that,no one culture is main to dominate the other,unless of course the people of the dominated culture are dead mentally and that spells a lot doom just like in the case of today's africa.

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Seriously??

biafranqueen: For My Guys

I cannot see your pictures.

Whats wrong with this in a professional setting? Except just add a shirt to the last pic

LOVE.HAPPINESS:


I cannot see your pictures.

Let me check

antartica:

Just because english language and oyinbo fashion is global still does not mean it is your heritage.A strong message is still been sent out there to tell you that they,the oyinbos, are the light of the world and the rest like you must abide and follow.

It doesn't have to be like that,no one culture is main to dominate the other,unless of course the people of the dominated culture are dead mentally and that spells a lot doom just like in the case of today's africa.

lol you might be so reluctant to accept the fact that they are the light of the world but one thing is sure. If white men didn't bring civilization you'll be on your way to the farm with cutlass and hoe

antartica:

Just because english language and oyinbo fashion is global still does not mean it is your heritage.A strong message is still been sent out there to tell you that they,the oyinbos, are the light of the world and the rest like you must abide and follow.

It doesn't have to be like that,no one culture is main to dominate the other,unless of course the people of the dominated culture are dead mentally and that spells a lot doom just like in the case of today's africa.

What is funny they follow us

Jaidey-one:
lol you might be so reluctant to accept the fact that they are the light of the world but one thing is sure. If white men didn't bring civilization you'll be on your way to the farm with cutlass and hoe

And what about that? The key thing is to stay alive harmoniously and protect the environment without all the perverted technology and pollutions that turn out to more curse to humanity that living the simple way.

biafranqueen: Let me check

I can see them now.

I will only say that you have strong tastes. That pink suit might get you into trouble in Naija.

Jaidey-one:
lol you might be so reluctant to accept the fact that they are the light of the world but one thing is sure. If white men didn't bring civilization you'll be on your way to the farm with cutlass and hoe

Really according to Discovery channel they would not have evolved without us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWU-ZpLZ8

antartica:

And what about that? The key thing is to stay alive harmoniously and protect the environment without all the perverted technology and pollutions that turn out to more curse to humanity that living the simple way.

wow so technology is a curse to humanity? Start by smashing that phone/computer/tablet or whatever U are using and please stick to your Yoruba or igbo everywhere U go. Sell you car and get a donkey. When next you are sick don't visit a hospital. By all means say no to mental slavery

LOVE.HAPPINESS:


I can see them now.

I will only say that you have strong tastes. That pink suit might get you into trouble in Naija.

biafranqueen: Really according to Discovery channel they would not have evolved without us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWU-ZpLZ8

really? How come we've been left behind

Same Lagos State House of Assembly that adopted the use of Yoruba on Thursdays for legislative business now enforcing a dress code.

Question is will it affect the quality of legislation or just playing to the gallery ?

Maxymilliano: Same Lagos State House of Assembly that adopted the use of Yoruba on Thursdays for legislative business now enforcing a dress code.

Question is will it affect the quality of legislation or just playing to the gallery ?

They actually speak in yoruba on thursdays, perhaps they should re-write the laws of the land in yoruba and take to fringes of lagos where yorubas reside I know say quarrel go start now

Jaidey-one:
wow so technology is a curse to humanity? Start by smashing that phone/computer/tablet or whatever U are using and please stick to your Yoruba or igbo everywhere U go. Sell you car and get a donkey. When next you are sick don't visit a hospital. By all means say no to mental slavery

Perverted means the bad technologies and pollutions which seems to outnumber the good ones,a mistakengly triggered nuclear war head today can obliterate massive population of the earth in a flash.

And one thing that you fail to understand is that man can do without those flimsy things that trips you,phones,computer tablets and co,but the fact that they are readily available makes you think you can't do without.Man adapts to whatever situation it finds himself and he can equally adapt to living without technology that will in turn safeguard him from pollutions and imminent self destruction.

Don't be taken by oyinbo ways,it is not always the best.

IMO! I don't think we should drop our traditional attires for suit and tie!
Come on!! We've already lost enough to foreign cultures!!
Our traditional attires is what reminds me that I'm a Nigerian!! Because I can't even speak my local language! It was just last month I made my 1st traditional attire for like about 18years or so!
So if they should adopt the dress code of suit and ties! Then I may think I'm american

It really amazes me how we dislike ourselves I get more likes on my facebook from Oyinbo when I wear my Ankara. A day never goes by that they will not compliment my big a$$ Afro "I love your hair its so awesome" I represent at trade shows with some type of African attire they always have to come an compliment me on my style. We should really appreciate ourselves. Even though sometimes at the hotel conventions when we wear lace and gele they will come to me and say "I love your Costume"

homesteady: IMO! I don't think we should drop our traditional attires for suit and tie!
Come on!! We've already lost enough to foreign cultures!!
Our traditional attires is what reminds me that I'm a Nigerian!! Because I can't even speak my local language! It was just last month I made my 1st traditional attire for like about 18years or so!
So if they should adopt the dress code of suit and ties! Then I may think I'm american

Welcome back bro does it not feel good to have something tailor made to your body that fits you perfect

Jaidey-one:


really? How come we've been left behind

Self Hate we are busy being good at tribalism, focusing on materialistic goals and not working together as a people. We don't read unless we are forced, we are ok with mediocrity and we have a bad case of show offism our main down fall. How many Nigerians have I-Phone and Black Berry but no savings or investment? If my sisters would use that Brazilian hair money and invest it every month they would surprise you!

biafranqueen: It really amazes me how we dislike ourselves I get more likes on my facebook from Oyinbo when I wear my Ankara. A day never goes by that they will not compliment my big a$$ Afro "I love your hair its so awesome" I represent at trade shows with some type of African attire they always have to come an compliment me on my style. We should really appreciate ourselves. Even though sometimes at the hotel conventions when we wear lace and gele they will come to me and say "I love your Costume"

How come you don't show off the costumes here on nairaland?or are we talking about the same thing here of facebook being better than nairaland?

antartica:

How come you don't show off the costumes here on nairaland?or are we talking about the same thing here of facebook being better than nairaland?

hahaha this is suppose to be a faceless forum I don't talk too much on Facebook only a couple people know my real identity on this forum

biafranqueen: hahaha this is suppose to be a faceless forum I don't talk too much on Facebook

Ok,i understand you are protecting your cover.Smart.