It’s 2024, and the boys are coming to the yard with new drips — If you want to keep up with fashion trends for Nigerian men, this guide has you covered.
What do men in Nigeria wear?
Say what you want, but when it comes to fashion, Nigerian men can never be caught unfresh. Their game is super tight, and we’re constantly in awe.
With most companies opting for remote and hybrid work systems, the days of suits and ties in the corporate world are numbered. For owambes and social outings, the Nigerian man’s agbada game is on a whole different level.
Corporate outfits for Nigerian men
Suits with hand-painted art
In 2024, there’s no room for regular suits. Hand-painted suits are where the magic’s at.
Average spend: ₦100k
Bishop collar shirts
Source: Jumia
The perfect balance between corporate and casual, this is the safest option if you don’t want to appear too serious.
Average spend: ₦10k
Chinos
Source: OList
Nigerian men and chino trousers are like 5 and 6. Where one goes, the other follows. Lucky them because chinos fit just about any occasion.
Average spend: ₦10k
Corporate nativewear
Source: Ebewele Brown
We don’t know how, but gone are the days when you could only show up in nativewear on Fridays. A new range of corporate nativewear puts them in the same class as suits and shirts these days.
Average spend: ₦30k
Kaftan with monogram embroidery
Kaftans also received the monogram design update in 2024. The good news is that you won’t spend as much as you would on an agbada set.
Average spend: ₦30k
Agbada outfits for owambes
Source: Pinterest
This is a Yoruba demon staple, but is there any Nigerian man that doesn’t want an agbada in their wardrobe? Although the game has changed these days with silk agbadas and beaded embroidery taking over the scene.
Agbada with monogram embroidery
Photo: Grandeurtailors
Now you can find a complex geometric pattern online and have your tailor bring it to life on your agbada. Just make sure you save up.
Average spend: ₦150k
Silk lamé agbada
Source: Instagram (@denolagrey)
Although lamé is mostly associated with women, designers are taking risks these days, and trust Nigerian men to represent. But this one will make your pocket bleed sha.
Average spend: ₦150k
Agbada with beaded embroidery
Source: Instagram (@folagadebanks)
It’s giving royal-father of the day. Jump on this to appear larger than life.
Average spend: ₦100k
Hand-beaded velvet caps
Source: Afrikea
An agbada outfit is never complete without a matching cap, but things are turnt up in that department. Velvet beaded caps are the in-thing at the moment.
Average spend: ₦15k
Agbada with rhinestone embroidery
Source: Blingshiki
Nigerian men love their ice, so it just makes sense that they can now ice out their agbadas. However, it doesn’t come cheap.
Average spend: ₦100k
Two-tone aso-oke agbada
Source: Aso Oke Atelier
Two-tone aso-oke fabric is where the magic is at for men looking to make a statement with their agbada these days. It might break your bank, but at least, you’ll be the centre of attention.
Average spend: ₦70k
Casual outfits for Nigerian men
Mixed pattern ankara shirts
Photo: Tzar studios
If you have old Ankara fabrics lying around the house, it’s time to visit your tailor. You can go for a shirt or a two-piece set.
Average spend: ₦20k
Thigh-high shorts
Photo: ObidaShop
Perfect for pairing with a loose-fitting tee or a statement shirt.
Average spend: ₦30k
Vest
Photo: TheOrangeNerd
Ideal for stylish gym rats who have the body to flaunt.
Average spend: ₦20k
Crop leather jacket
The fashion boys drew inspiration from ladies to reimagine jackets, resulting in the crop jacket. Pair it with high-waist pants.
Average spend: ₦100k
Crop shirts
If you’re not a fan of jackets. You can also DIY an old shirt or head to Yaba market for super cheap deals.
Average spend: ₦10k
Palazzo pants
Source: Pinterest
We don’t know if Asake and DJ Spinall’s Palazzo has anything to do with this, but wide-legged pants are making a comeback.
Average spend: ₦15k
Oversized denim pants
Source: Instagram (@asakemusic)
Some people call it the Asake Joha jeans, but yes, we must thank the YBNL hitmaker for showing Nigerian brothers the light once again. You’ll get good deals at Yaba for this one.
Average spend: ₦10k
Knitwear
Source: Instagram (@aso.ng)
Women jumped on the crochet wave like nothing else in 2022, but it seems tis’ now the season for men to follow. You need some audacity to pull this off sha.
Average spend: ₦30k
Tie-dye wear
Source: Instagram (@obida.shop)
Thanks to the creative twist brands like Obida and Dye Lab have put on this classic, Nigerian men have a newfound love for adire.
Average spend: ₦30k
Skirts
Source: Notjustok
Bella Shmurda and Asake set the ball rolling with their controversial skirt appearances in late 2022, but we still need more men in skirts.
Average spend: ₦10k
