Agbada is the flowing robe traditionally worn by the Yoruba people across West Africa. It comes with an innercloth of varying lengths and it also comes with a pair of bottom wear in form of native trousers called Shokoto. It also is worn most times with different caps like Fila , Abeti Aja and so on. Traditional Yoruba beads are most time worn with it. It's a male attire worn for special events and everyday life, depending on the extravagance of the garment. It is a distinct robe that comes in different styles and designs [1]

Yoruba man in Agbada
Yoruba man from Nigeria in Agbada.
A Yoruba man acting in a traditional drama, wearing an Agbada
Yoruba man in a type of Agbada

Many Agbada are made with Asooke / Asoofi fabric, but many are made in other different fabrics including Adire. Agbada is somewhat similar to the grand boubou/ Babanriga, but is different in looks, style, shape, fabrics and materials used and are quite distinguishable. Agbada usually features native Yoruba embroidery as many times alongside the Grand knot native to the Yoruba Culture. Agbada is one of the Attires of Yoruba men, others include Gbariye, Sulia, Oyala, Kembe, etc.[2] Gbariye is close in looks to Agbada and many times considered a type of Agbada.

Yoruba man in Gbariye

References

  1. ↑ Anokam, Stella (2016-07-15). "Latest Agbada Styles with Embroidery Designs for Men (2022)". NaijaGlamWedding. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  2. ↑ Lawal, Babatunde. "Agbada Clothing". LoveToKnow. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
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