Ankara & Kente Print Peplum Asoebi | Nigerian Diaspora Wedding Guest Style UK | OutfitLibrary


Not all asoebi is lace and sequins — and this look is a refreshing reminder of that. Shot on a UK street (a London or Birmingham suburb, by the look of the terraced houses), this vibrant Nigerian diaspora wedding guest has gone full Ankara print in a bold multicolour peplum ensemble. A bright yellow long-sleeve underlayer, a layered peplum blouse in a mixed kente and Ankara floral print, and a flared matching skirt — finished with an orange head wrap and white heels. This is asoebi for the guest who loves African print and wears it with full confidence.
Ankara asoebi is experiencing a serious renaissance, particularly in Nigerian diaspora wedding communities in the UK, US, and Canada. If your wedding asoebi fabric is Ankara print, embrace the print fully — don't try to mix it with lace to make it feel more formal, let the print carry the look. For the peplum blouse construction, specify the number of layers you want in the peplum and whether you want them to be equal length or cascading. The flared skirt pairs best with a peplum that hits at the natural waist rather than the hip. Source Ankara fabric from African fabric specialists in Peckham, Brixton, or Dalston in London, or from online suppliers like Aso-oke.co.uk. For diaspora Nigerian weddings in the UK, Ankara asoebi is as valid and beautiful as any lace gown.