Social commentator Reno Omokri has stirred fresh cultural debate after claiming that two iconic symbols of Igbo tradition — the red cap and the wrapper — are not originally Nigerian. According to him, the famous red cap worn by Igbo chiefs was once a European winter accessory, introduced during colonial rule.
Even more surprising is his claim that the traditional wrapper, often seen as a mark of identity in Eastern Nigeria, has roots in Poland and was once linked to King George. These revelations have triggered mixed reactions online, with many asking: could what we wear proudly as cultural heritage really be borrowed?
But how accurate are Reno’s claims? Historians and cultural custodians are already weighing in — and the truth behind these garments might be more complicated, and more controversial, than anyone expected…….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶▶
