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Àwa l'a l'Ekó Tee
Àwa l'a l'Ekó Tee
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Àwa l'a l'Ekó:
Translates to “we own Lagos.” Eko is like the New York City of Nigeria; it is the economic hub of the country. It is home to the Awories, the Isaleko, Ijebu people, Badagry etc. Because of the accommodating nature of the Yorùbá people, we have welcomed foreigners to live amongst us. We have leased lands to visitors from all over Nigeria; however, many foreigners have taken to the rhetoric that Lagos is “no man’s land” Yorùbá people now feel the need to remind people that Àwa l'a l'Ekó and the land belongs to only the Yorùbá people, not the Fulanis, not the Igbos, not the Chinese that are creeping in–only the indigenous, Eko people. As a Lagosian I find it insulting to say Lagos is no man’s land.
The masquerade on the tee is called the Ẹ̀yọ̀, it is the most famous cultural festival in Lagos state. First staged in 1845, in honor of the late Oba Akintoye, it has remained a very significant festival. The festival was to escort the soul of a departed Lagosian King, or Chief, and usher in a successor. We celebrate the life and time of prominent, but departed Lagosians, in style. This festival was definitely one of the hightlights of my childhood because I got to see my dad and uncles participates in our family Ẹ̀yọ̀ tradition.
Eyo o Aye'le Eyo o, Eyo baba n teyin to n fi golu n sere, eyin oni sanwo onibode, odilee. Ti oju o ba ti ehin igbeti, oju o ni t'eko le. Eko o ni baje o.
Garment:
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras
Our partners work really hard to customize our items to fit you personally, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you for this reason all sales are final. Please review the size guide to ensure you are purchasing the correct size. If you are unsatisfied with the size or color of your purchase, please consider gifting the items to a fellow Ọmọlúàbi to strengthen the Yoruba consciousness. We appreciate your support, thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions! For any other issues or concerns please email us at info@omoluabiapparel.com
Translates to “we own Lagos.” Eko is like the New York City of Nigeria; it is the economic hub of the country. It is home to the Awories, the Isaleko, Ijebu people, Badagry etc. Because of the accommodating nature of the Yorùbá people, we have welcomed foreigners to live amongst us. We have leased lands to visitors from all over Nigeria; however, many foreigners have taken to the rhetoric that Lagos is “no man’s land” Yorùbá people now feel the need to remind people that Àwa l'a l'Ekó and the land belongs to only the Yorùbá people, not the Fulanis, not the Igbos, not the Chinese that are creeping in–only the indigenous, Eko people. As a Lagosian I find it insulting to say Lagos is no man’s land.
The masquerade on the tee is called the Ẹ̀yọ̀, it is the most famous cultural festival in Lagos state. First staged in 1845, in honor of the late Oba Akintoye, it has remained a very significant festival. The festival was to escort the soul of a departed Lagosian King, or Chief, and usher in a successor. We celebrate the life and time of prominent, but departed Lagosians, in style. This festival was definitely one of the hightlights of my childhood because I got to see my dad and uncles participates in our family Ẹ̀yọ̀ tradition.
Eyo o Aye'le Eyo o, Eyo baba n teyin to n fi golu n sere, eyin oni sanwo onibode, odilee. Ti oju o ba ti ehin igbeti, oju o ni t'eko le. Eko o ni baje o.
Garment:
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras
Our partners work really hard to customize our items to fit you personally, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you for this reason all sales are final. Please review the size guide to ensure you are purchasing the correct size. If you are unsatisfied with the size or color of your purchase, please consider gifting the items to a fellow Ọmọlúàbi to strengthen the Yoruba consciousness. We appreciate your support, thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions! For any other issues or concerns please email us at info@omoluabiapparel.com
Size guide
| WIDTH (inches) | LENGTH (inches) | SLEEVE CENTER BACK (inches) | |
| S | 18 ¼ | 26 ⅝ | 16 ¼ |
| M | 20 ¼ | 28 | 17 ¾ |
| L | 22 | 29 ⅜ | 19 |
| XL | 24 | 30 ¾ | 20 ½ |
| 2XL | 26 | 31 ⅝ | 21 ¾ |
| WIDTH (cm) | LENGTH (cm) | SLEEVE CENTER BACK (cm) | |
| S | 46.4 | 67.6 | 41.3 |
| M | 51.4 | 71.1 | 45 |
| L | 55.9 | 74.6 | 48.3 |
| XL | 61 | 78.1 | 52 |
| 2XL | 66 | 80.3 | 55.3 |
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