Abah folawiyo biography of william

In an exclusive interview with MediaRoomhub, Abah Folawiyo speaks on the sweet memories of her youth, and heritage and also advised women who do not have confidence in themselves and their bodies. Speaking on her heritage, Abah Folawiyo revealed she was born in Ghana and grew up there before moving to Nigeria. I was born there and grew up there before I came to Nigeria.

So, I am half Ghana and half Nigerian. I went to school there and I can speak all the Ghanaian languages up till today. Send an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: bellanaijastyle. Connect with us. Scoop It's Happening! Inspired Living Scoop A Perfect 5. Music Scoop Just a Week to Go! We Can't Handle the Fineness! Don't Miss?

BellaNaija Style. I still wear what I used to wear in my early days. I may add a little twist here and there to make it look different. For instance, I still wear my culottes and my kaftans which I design to suit my style. I do not like iro and buba. I find them uncomfortable to wear. So, the few I had, I gave out. But with the new way of styling, like the oleku wrapper with the rope, I might wear it.

But do you know what I did to solve the problem of tying wrapper, which I found too cumbersome? I created the skirt — like iro and buba which is the way I wear mine. I made a wrap-around skirt with the buba on top, tucked in like a blouse. I make that for a lot of people now. You were one of those who started the use of African fabrics for contemporary styles.

How do you feel when you see contemporary African designs being worn by everyone? I am so happy. When former President Obasanjo was in government, I used to make all his agabda outfits, using African prints. The African fabric is so beautiful and versatile. I feel really fulfilled when I see the way they are worn now. Designers have even gone several steps higher than what I did; with the beading and stoning, it is really gratifying.

There is absolutely no need to do that. We are just wasting time. When I travel abroad now, I make all the clothes I am going to wear. And, I receive a lot of compliments when I wear them out. But they eventually went ahead to marry in the early 90s.

Abah folawiyo biography of william

The late Baba Adinni showered her with everything — and she cries anything she remembers their love story…. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Post Comment. Username or Email Address. Remember Me. Don't have an account?