Rabu, 02 September 2015

Fashion Blogs In Nigeria Feature Local & Global Styles

By Daphne Bowen


Dressing well is in the DNA of the typical Nigerian. People from this part of the world like to be unique. They like to be recognized for their tastes when it comes to clothing. This phenomenon has led to the popularity of top fashion blogs in Nigeria. The leading portals have millions of followers who have subscribed via RSS feeds. Some people do not use RSS option but follow a site in social media so that to get the latest scoop. Many factors will cause a particular blog to become popular. The core matter behind popularity is usually the publication of good articles.

In blogosphere, content is king. What separates the well-known bloggers from the mediocre ones is simply content. On one hand, there are sites that have extremely valuable articles. These not only have well thought words but also have the right mix of pictures and videos. Therefore, those who do not have time to read the entire prose, will look at the graphics and be able to get the gist of an article.

A Nigerian fashion blogger needs to feed his flock with the right mix of content. If he delves so much into international styles, he will lose many readers. On the other hand, if he is 100% local, his platform will lack diversity and this can be a turnoff to some readers. When it comes to styles for men, the blogger in question should not fail to have articles that are wholly dedicated to agbada. This is the national attire for men in this country. At any one moment, many Nigerian men can be seen in this attire.

For Nigerian women, the gold standard when it comes to fashion is the Ankara. The latest Ankara styles are usually highlighted in style blogs. Therefore, a woman who wants to be on top of the trends needs to follow the best bloggers in the industry.

It is true that Africans love local clothing. However, there is that part in the heart of many Nigerians that always desires to have a taste of exotic pieces. A leading Nigerian clothing blog will show a person how to best satisfy this desire and the foreign fashionable pieces that can be purchased in local outlets.

The stylish among the populace value the latest style scoop and they know where to find it. When it comes to the latest happenings in the world of clothing, the place to visit is a style blog. Articles published in this portal usually receive a lot of love in the form of shares and re-shares. Some even go viral or are featured in TV shows.

There is no need to waste time on a blog that is not popular. To know a site worth following, one should check out the social media following of the blog. If it is the buzz in social sites, it is something worth spending time on.

The advent of the internet has made information to be available with the click of a button. New online portals are being launched every day. Some of these platforms can be classified as Nigerian fashion blogs. These sites help people to stay updated on style issues. There target audience is fashion fanatics found in this West African nation. A good percentage of the articles focus on African attire. At times, designer clothes from other continents are highlighted.




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