6.25.2011

Omoge




The Urban Dictionary defines "Omoge" as "the Nigerian word for a beautiful young lady."

My favorite thing, or one of them at least, about being Nigerian in America means that, in this country of blended origins, I have a unique culture from which I can draw a sense of identity. When I moved here at age five, my thick accent made me the butt of many jokes, but as I've grown [and lost the accent] I've started to lose the hindrance I once felt to "rep" my culture among different crowds.

One way I happily do this is with custom-made dresses from ankara fabric. Like the Aschobi creation above, I have a [growing] wardrobe of cultural couture that allow me to accent my heritage with flair.

Creations like


and





and

are just a few styles of the many that other African fashionistas use to express their backgrounds.


So when I start school [USC--Fight on, Trojans!] in the fall, this Omoge will not be afraid to represent her background, while establishing her identity at the forefront.


-xoxo Mo

2 comments:

Kelcie said...

I hate the way those guys are looking at her in the above picture :/ One thing I wish I had more of was a connection to my culture...whatever it really is beyond my Southern roots.

But there's nothing wrong with being a Southern belle. Nothing wrong at all.... :)

Taj said...

I agree with Kelcie!! The way those guys are looking is creepy as hell!

but GO MO!! Rep yo' set(Nigerians)lol!! I'll be right behind you supporting you the whole way!! <3