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Monday 9 March 2015

Alibaba reacts after friends tell him his Urhobo attire to AMVCA was inapproriate

The comedian took to his instagram page to air his annoyance at some journalist friends of his who told him the traditional/Urhobo attire he wore to the AMVCAs over the weekend was not right. What he posted below ...
"Trust you had a great weekend. I did. And had been looking forward to sharing something with you. So, I have also been looking for a clear picture of me that was taken at the #AMVCA ... The closest I could come upon is this courtesy @NET... But it's not about the picture itself. It was about someone who claims to be a Fashion Critic...... who made a comment that I thought I should harp on. She said, "Bros, didn't you get the invite? It said 'black tie' "... herself and a few of her fashion buffs had a laugh at my expense. So I let the laugh settle down and I asked, did you read the part that said "black tie or Glamorous?"
I then saw one of them quickly bring her card holder invite holder out, read the dress code portion and shoved it back in the case. The dumbest of the four, who is also on television, said something like, but this is not glamorous. So I pointed at Kunle Afolayan, who was decked in AGBADA. And she was sucked in to my trick. "Eheeeeen! That is glamorous." Her cronies agreed. So I dropped my joker. 'Really? So it's only the traditional attire from the YORUBA or Hausa speaking part of Nigeria that is glamorous? Is that what you were taught in school? Or is that the position of your media house? Or is that all your knowledge about fashion availed you? May be you are TRIBALISTIC. May be you think AFRICANS must look like a white man to be glamorous! May be you have no values! By the way, I thought this was an AFRICAN magic viewers' choice awards (notice the capital letters)? At this point, 2 of them started that line that signals they had gotten the message... "Bros you are correct, but you know we were just teasing you. HABA! Can't you take a joke?" My point was made and I walked off. The problem we have in this country is not totally our government's failures. It is also the failure of many of us to know what is important to us as AFRICANS and what we should value in our culture. ATTIRE for journalist WEY no recognize glamorous ATTIRE. As for any journalist that thinks dressing in my traditional outfit meant for special occasions is not glamorous, please check a dictionary and revert!#broadcasters #fashionPolice #AfricanCulture #UrhoboAttire #

133 comments:

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    1. Urohbo wadoooo! I love my waffi attire die.

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    2. Linda I beg to disagree. Protocol duely observe and as d saying goes "when u go to Rome act as they do". So dressing differently when u r in Rome can b tagged as inapproriate.

      Ali Baba is proudly and alwaz an Urhobo man we all knw but he should pls save dat traditional outfit for traditional engagements.

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    3. Nna pls promote your cultural heritage, u can even wear 1500 noting do u, nigeria have forgotten their cultures already

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    4. Baba my oniovo dont mind shallow minded people...rep us anywherr its allowed

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    5. Well said joor. Some of these fashion critics sef no sabi fashion.

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    6. I am totally with him on this one.

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    7. On point!

      Fashion assessment of AMVCA@
      Lindahrisfashion.blogspot. com

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    8. What about the likes of Timi Dakolo that had an agbada on or the likes of Kunle Afolayan that also had an agbada on. Royal priesthood, dont be a racist. As long as he looked good in his outfit, Rome should remain in Rome. He stood out.

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  2. Don't mind classless and clueless people mr baba. Lindaobserve

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    1. All these pink lipstick, long Brazilian hair & sky high heels wearing girls with empty brain. •long hissssssss•

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  3. Alibaba must u always reply???

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    1. @Sandra. And must you always post comment? Silly girl!!!

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    2. In this case it is a MUST for him to reply. Big mouthed scandal abi na Sandra.
      Guys, Do you want a 'serious' relationship? Try 
      BV HookUps

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    3. Shut the fuck up you faceless bitch!...idiot!
      He has every right in the world to address idiots like you who make very foolish comments

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    4. You Must Be As Dumb As The Journalist... That's The Problem With Nigerians. So He Shouldn't Speak Cos You Are Sandra... Dumb Girl.... Proud Of You My Man, On Point With Your Words...

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  4. Alli Baba no dey gree.... I like him!

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  5. Nothing wrong with his attire as some Yoruba brothers wore their native attires as well. Linda take note!

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  6. Says how?? Alibaba u look good on it o,proud warri boy says so,Aboki is looking forward to dress like this o.#iLoveUrohbo's o

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  7. Says how?? Alibaba u look good on it o,proud warri boy says so,Aboki is looking forward to dress like this o.#iLoveUrohbo's o

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    1. Aboki nwa apc biko its "u look good in it" nt on it biko and its "says who" not how. Kai Buhari's product....ana emenu!

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  8. NA UR CHOICE NIGGER HW E TEK AFFECT ME?? U EVN GET TYM REACT...TOMJERRYSWIT

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  9. Nothing wrong with his attire as some Yoruba brothers wore their native attires as well. Linda take note!

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  10. Nothing wrong with his attire as some Yoruba brothers wore their native attires as well. Linda take note!

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  11. Nothing wrong with his attire as some Yoruba brothers wore their native attires as well. Linda take note!

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  12. Flavour Nabania said "Any thing you do they must talk"

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  13. Notin wrong wit dat attire, ok seen!

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  14. Hahahhahaha Alibaba you are just too much, thanks for that answer.

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  15. Hahahhahaha Alibaba you are just too much, thanks for that answer.

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  16. Irrelevant,wasted my time reading ths sh*t..

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  17. a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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    This guy dey provoke shah......
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  18. correct @alibaba ! i can imagine the look on their faes after being dissed this hard...lol

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  19. Nice reply, dey can't fit to fall ur hand, Urhobo no dey carry last!

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  20. I don't see how its inappropriate, its the attire to the award itself not to the cocktail party before it.

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  21. Notin wrong wit dat attire, ok seen!

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  22. You have my respect Ali baba...

    Tell them. your attire is better than dat skinny girl's attire....

    What did she say she's wearing again?

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  23. Nice Response Alibaba.btw I love your attire!

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  24. In my opinion, he looked glamorous.




    << LIB Addict >>

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  25. Alibaba, l am with you on this one 100%. You were the BEST DRESSED. You resprented your tribe and Africa well.

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  26. Bros. You are a wise man. I have always respected you and you just earned more respect. TUALE

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  27. Bros abeg u nailed it! Luv luv luv da look

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  28. Gbam, Well said. Besides Urhobo Traditional attire stands out anywhere.

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  29. Don't mind them, we can like to copy Oyibo's that are not copying us.
    They wanted to see you dressed in a Ralph Lauren or Givenchy.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  30. Truth.we do not appreciate wat we have

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  31. awwww.......he nailed dem journalist........Nothing is wrong with is attire........Fully representing Niger delta.......Nice one Ali



    Moye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB....


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  32. I so with you on this one Sir. Some people don't have values, they follow the crowd and don't have any fashion creative ideas

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  33. Bros no mind them,dem no sabi book.

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  34. He looked amazing! Who is d mumu reporter?

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  35. How I wish the ladies will learn to wear our traditional attire to red carpet, it will an avenue to sell out our culture to the world. Proudly Igbo.

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  36. Dumb red carpet interviewers. Pls visit rellaidiovo.blogspot.com

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  37. WELL SAID UNCLE ALI...I DNT JOKE WITH OUR ATTIRE..PROUDLY URHORBO..
    DAT WARRI DUDE DR UFUOMA

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  38. Dude u got it perfectly well!

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  39. rep well MR



    i want a man btw age of 35-40 for a serious relationship. if u are interested send mail to mandybeib@gmail.com. pls be reasonable

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  40. I don't see anything wrong in the outfit
    But must you always reply?

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  41. Fans will always be fans....with their busy body and poke nosing when not necessary that's why breezy baptized them DICKHEADS.


    :::::::::::::::::::::QUEENMAYA:::::::::::::::::::

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  42. Don't mind them...yeye dey smell

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  43. Bros eeeee...abeg no mind dem, na small pikin de worry most of them in the media industry. Remember a song by Bright Chimezie? Most Nigerians think it's a mark of sophistication to dress, eat, dance, and generally worship anything foreign (American). Try as much as they can, they will never beat the whites in their own fashion, so why don't we imbibe our own? Ali Baba, Kunle Afolayan, and the guy that played the role of "Mr. Makinde" in The Meeting, all stood out for me at that event, forget what every other person thinks about it. Bros AB, hope it wasn't Miss "Fish-bone" Edewor that made that comment...lol

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  44. Stupid slaves, fooling in oyinbo man's culture calling it open eye, nonsense! Suits n tie thingz indeed, oyinbo man will even want to wear this traditional attire to this event bcos it is themed AFRICA just to impress us. Alibaba, u too much jare, migwo sir! UAP *Wink*.

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  45. LINDA GO AND WATCH MR AYEDEE, THE GUY DAT CLOSED UR BLOG.. HIS ON CHANNELS TV, RUBBING MINDS SUPPORTERS DEBATE!!

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  46. No that's how u reply ur critics....

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  47. Ali baba ti binu o.. u can't take d stupid jokes you dish out all the time.. abeg, go develop thick skin jare, u act like a woman... rubbish

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  48. Alibaba answer this one. cant you take a joke?

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  49. Please name the mumus who thought the dress was not glamorous.

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  50. Don't mind those fake accent Nigerians who have suddenly forgot the pronunciation of the own names just so they can feel among, absolutely nothing wrong with what you're wearing, a lot of them keep their noses in the air like they grew up with prince Williams, rubbish!!!

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  51. These bush yoruba media gals that have never been outside Lagos and think the world revolves around Lagos thingz...bros thanks for putting them in place!! this is why our Governt,nepotism and tribalism won't change..bush people!

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  52. Chop Knuckle bro. Leave dose yash wey dere mess dey smell. Urhobo 4 Life

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  53. What is 'inglamourous' about this dressing, some people like to make issues where there is none

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  54. Don't mind them. Love d attire and obi emelonye speech in ibo

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  55. ALIBABA...I have so much respect for you....ignore those FAKE 'so called fashion forward small girls'. They have no respect for Nigerian culture. Always dropping designer names proudly and having the nerve to look down at your regal traditional outfit. The FAKE ACCENT they speak with is what irritates me the most, a blend of British, Australian and God knows where else...always so desperate to be and sound foreign...

    I don't see E' News anchors trying to sound African. We (Africans) are always so quick to sell our values and traditions.

    Enouf said...

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  56. Not a fan bt Dude is Suave. He just made some mincemeat outta his Critics.

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  57. What's wrong with these slaves copying foreign culture.
    Please we are Africans.

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  58. Bros u blast them well. Them dey think say we d urhobo's no join. Their papa. I'm proud to be an Urhobo #UrhoboNation.

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  59. tell dose journalists wen nor go skul make dem fly

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  60. Usually read comments but on this one I said kudos bro! The ignorance is pervasive! Why don't we ever like to mind our business??! You sure schooled them! Urhobo waado!

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  61. haters will always hate.

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  62. nor mind all these half baked journalist wey dey wan try belong. Common glamorous dem nor know the meaning. Clueless and dumb journalists. Always in a hurry to pass judgement without taking out time to know first.

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  63. We should always be proud of our cultural heritage.

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  64. U look very cool and great Sir, don't mind those brain washed journalist and fashion shit people. We are are Africans, proud Africans. I am even thinking of wearing my own Urhobo attire to Dubai next week make I see who go stop me

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  65. All have been doin is laughing

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  66. I hope a lizard rapes u to a point of no return.

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  67. You nailed it joor. Dnt mind those formingitis.

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  68. lol! you should have expected criticizm na, big deal

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  69. U look superb.......u r indeed a true african man

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  70. well said Oniovo

    make dem park well

    ***Doing the Shmoney Dance***
    #Luckylualua

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  71. We should be proud of our own.

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  72. We have completely discarded our culture and embraced the white man's culture, which is very unfortunate, cos most of our culture are getting lost everyday.

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  73. Alibaba,you're my brother for life

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  74. In trying to copy the late Joan Rivers and her fashion police team, these small Clueless and empty headed children fail to realize that the need to do a thorough research on their subjects . Fashion police or criticism go beyond just blabbing ,yak yak yak . It requires intelligence which the so called fashion critics did not display in this case

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  75. dats not the original urhobo attire sef. the original urhobo attire is shrt sleeve *alibabtakenote*

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  76. *singing *2hands in d air 4 yaaaaaa

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  77. Colo mentaility will kill us walahi.
    I live in obodo oyinbo, TRADITIONAL OUTFITS ARE APPROPRIATE OOOOOOOO

    iNFACT WHEN YOU NACK AM, YOU LOOK SOOOOOO DARN ELEGANT!

    Self loathing idiots. Black people love yaselves oooo

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  78. URHOBO WA DOOOOH!!!!!! Never carrying last! Bros Megwo!

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  79. Very matured reply

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  80. migwo bros!smart and intelligent

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  81. And igbo celebs don't put on their traditional attire too
    Shame!

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  82. Alli baba representing UROBOH WAYO!

    But still on still sha, LIBERS LOVE AND HAIL THEIR KING.

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  83. Alli Baba u should have worn something else Abeg. Red carpet speaks volumes of class and touch and now u havent made a statement @ all.

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  84. Highly supported @ Ali baba....tel em clueless peeps.

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  85. Abeg Alibaba u too do, u like to form like u can Neva go wrong. Haba

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  86. You can't get more glamorous than our Native Nigerian couture' it just rocks!

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  87. It's good to know that we still 've some credible pple in our society who hold to high esteem the African culture.Proud of u B.Ali ,Orhobo ovor vo!

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  88. It's good to know that we still 've some credible pple in our society who hold to high esteem the African culture.Proud of u B.Ali,Orhobo ovor vo!

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  89. It's good to know that we still 've some credible pple in our society who hold to high esteem the African culture.Proud of u A.Baba,Orhobo ovor vo! Pls kindly publish dis comment.

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  90. Urhobo wa doo!

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  91. Don't mind them Urhobo for life jor

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  92. Ose Migwo! ei crazee ma mo. Them go get sense. Yeye Fowls

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  93. Good one Alibaba, na orientation you do for them.

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  94. Thanks for making us proud o, no mind those people wey dem mind don dey colonizes, our culture still good o, God bless u

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