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Picture of black man wearing red cap with a suit goes viral

by Staff writer

The ‘red cap’ worn by chiefs in Igboland symbolizes authority, tradition, and culture.

It is normally worn with the ‘Isi-agu’ — a traditional top patterned with lion heads.

The Isi-agu and red cap are worn by titled Igbo men during big ceremonies like weddings, coronations and New Yam festival.



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