Izuchukwu Okosi
Most African weddings in general and Nigeria’s in particular have witnesed the donning of laces especially by the women.
However the narrative seems to be changing with the embrace of the Ankara products.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThese days, there are exquisite Ankara styles on display at most weddings.
In this piece, Prime Business Africa’s Izuchukwu Okosi explores the latest Ankara products making waves and fit for the weddings.
For many people, the opportunity to impress and strut the best fashion apparels is presented when they are guests at the wedding ceremonies.
As stated in the introduction, the lace was the fad for most people but the Ankara is now equally fashionable.
There are many Ankara products and designs in the market, and sellers of these products are making a kill.
These outfits range from short and long styles, custom-made net sleeves and they come in various shapes and sizes.
The Ankara style arguably sought-after by attendees at weddings according to our findings is the Corset.
The Corset has a common feature which is the waist strainer and this is majorly for women.
The Corset ensures that the tummies are tucked and not left to indecent exposure.
It is used for so many fabrics and what is known as the ‘padded style’ was in vogue but many celebrities often go for the Corset because of its fitted patterns.
The other Ankara products still making huge strides albeit for an interesting reason as discovered by Prime Business Africa include the Guaranteed Real Wax, Ankara Kampala, Veritable Wax and Super AJ Wax.
A fashion enthusiast, Idowu Amos, spoke to Prime Business Africa on why people go for these aforementioned products.
“People go for them as they have really great designs. We have several good designs.
“However, because of the current economy, the manufacturers have reduced the quality. These products are sourced from Cotonou (in Benin Republic) and parts of Nigeria like Kano and Aba.
“The good thing about these products is that they are pure cotton and are long-lasting,” Amos stressed.
Whichever one decides to go for is classy and unique in their own way. These outfits are stunning.
Africa is blessed with beautiful dresses and Nigerians surely know how to rock their wedding outfits.
These exquisite Ankara designs are the perfect fashion statement for your wedding ceremonies.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
