Reflections of Durbar in the Diaspora

This article questions if the propensity of Black men in globally dominant western countries to wear black or dark colours is an outcome internalized subjugation and adherence westernized projections masculinity. It uses 2018 Akinola Davies Junior film Zazzau as its backdrop, drawing parallels with other examples colourful clothing context shows annual festival Durbar, a vibrant celebration at end Ramadan Kaduna State, Nigeria, where Emir region his entourage use traditional dress contemporary fabrics demonstrate their sartorial elegance. The bold flamboyant not only indicative pageantry this procession but reminiscent creative exuberance stylishness carnivals Caribbean. comparison tool discuss reengagement creativity, styling colour men’s clothing, demonstrates how engagement design aesthetics maintains sense ‘Reflections Durbar Diaspora’ draws between robes Emir, costumes carnival tailoring Abrantie Gentleman examine social engagement, living culture fashion intersect influence impact ways which style understood Africa African Diaspora.