Nigerian singer Yemi Alade, known as Mama Africa is an afrobeat singer whose music has spread across the globe. She is also a fashion icon who has a great love for African prints" Ankara, adire amongst others. Yemi can never have too many Ankara outfits in her closet. Ankara print is part of her signature look. From her rookie year till now, She has always donned Ankara outfits on and off stage both in local and international space even in her music videos. She is representing her country just like the Director of the World Trade Organization Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala who also wears Ankara all the time even to the office.
In one of her Instagram posts, she said" whether on or off stage, my love for Africa and my pride in my heritage and culture is expressed daily in fashion and style. Ankara is my uniform and my natural hairstyles are my pride and crown" Everything about her is Afrocentric.v
Below are her recent Ankara Styles;
1. Embrace Colorful and Floral Ankara print like Yemi Alade.
She looked sweet in the Ankara dress. Without much effort, the floral print will make her stand out, it also complements her skin tone. Do not avoid it. Ankara doesn't have to be boring, go for the colorful and floral designs, they tend to have a therapeutic effect on the wearer i.e lifts your mood.
2. Who said you can't don Ankara to the red carpet events have not seen Yemi Alade promoting African fashion on the red carpet in the international scene. In the photo below, she wore an off-shoulder Ankara playsuit with a drape at the back falling to the floor.
3. Ankara Two-piece styles.
The diva made heads turn with her two-piece Ankara styles. The way she completes the look with a scarf needs to be studied.
4. Just when we think it's over, Yemi will hit us with a new style. She also infuses other fabrics into her Ankara dress which makes it look sophisticated and breathtaking. See photos below;
5. Ankara Tops.
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