Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the charismatic host of the popular reality TV show Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), made a striking fashion statement at the grand finale of the show’s ninth season, which concluded on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
The TV personality wore an exquisite jacket crafted from 28 stretches of Maiduguri cap materials, a unique handmade fabric predominantly found in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The outer jacket, designed by renowned Nigerian fashion designer Mai Atafo, is estimated to have cost over N1.12 million, with each stretch of material valued at a minimum of N40,000.
The intricate design and cultural significance of the material, coupled with Ebuka’s impeccable style, garnered widespread attention and praise on social media.
Mai Atafo’s meticulous craftsmanship once again shone through with this creation, and fans of the show applauded both Ebuka’s daring fashion choice and the designer’s talent for elevating Nigerian traditional materials to a global platform.