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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Brings Nigerian Craft to BBNaija Finale in Second Custom Atafo Look

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu delivered a second standout look at the Big Brother Naija Season 11 grand finale, stepping out in another custom creation by Atafo that placed Nigerian craftsmanship at the centre of the night’s fashion.

A Floor-Length Hand-Woven Statement

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu standing in an airfield hangar wearing a floor-length black Atafo coat, velvet loafers, and coral beads.

For his second appearance of the evening, the host wore a floor-length black woven coat made from textured, hand-woven Aso-Oke or Akwete fabric. The coat features wide kimono-style sleeves, with metallic green, burnt orange and silver woven stripes running along the back and lapels. Thick black fringe across the rear yoke and hem gives the long coat plenty of movement.

Traditional Details, Contemporary Styling

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu showing the rear fringe yoke and metallic woven stripes of his long black Atafo coat.

Underneath the coat, Ebuka kept the base black, then layered on a webbed coral bead torso piece over multiple strands of coral beads around his neck. The traditional elements continued through his accessories, including a black fedora finished with tubular red coral beads around the brim. He completed the look with dark tinted aviator sunglasses and black velvet loafers with bow details.

An aircraft hangar provided the backdrop for the second fashion moment of the night.

Nigerian Craftsmanship in Focus

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu showing the coral-trimmed black fedora brim and multi-strand neck beads paired with an Atafo coat.

The look brought together hand-woven Nigerian fabric, coral beads, rich colours and a silhouette that gives traditional elements a very current setting. With look two now revealed, the question remains whether a third look will follow — and as the night continues, all eyes stay on the stage.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu wearing a webbed coral bead torso piece under a black hand-woven Atafo coat for BBNaija Season 11 grand finale.

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