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The First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, proudly declared that nakedness is not in our culture, but is this true? Clothes in Africa were not for decency. They were meant to show status or the type of ceremony happening. Why ancient Africans were naked1. Hot weatherThe hot weather in most parts of Africa, especially West Africa, did not allow them to be fully covered. Women wore wrappers around their waists or breasts, and men wore aprons or loincloths. 2. Nudity was normalThe fact that most popular African sculptures were nude represents the culture of the period. Also, many festivals in Nigeri…

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