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Does Cultural Appropriation Exist In Nigeria? by ChimasGirl(f): 6:12am On Mar 01, 2022 |
I am a mixed (Asian and white) American woman, and my Igbo boyfriend mentioned today that when he introduces me to his mother, he'd wouldn't mind us wearing matching traditional Igbo attire. While I would love to wear the clothes (I adore the vibrant colors and patterns), I was concerned his mother would be offended and see this as cultural appropriation. He informed me that this is a Western problem and that Nigerians would be happy to see foreigners wearing their clothes and embracing their culture. Is this true? |
Re: Does Cultural Appropriation Exist In Nigeria? by Kobojunkie: 10:57pm On Mar 01, 2022 |
ChimasGirl:I don't think Nigerians generally mind having foreigners dress in their cultural attires so don't worry too much about it. If he is ok with it, then I don't see a problem with it. ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Does Cultural Appropriation Exist In Nigeria? by Brian47(m): 9:31am On Mar 06, 2022 |
Your boyfriend is right. Curtural appropriation is a western problem. We here in Nigeria we don't mind and we're always glad to see a foreigner embracing our culture. 1 Like |
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