Aso-ebi Custom among the Yoruba People of Southwest Nigeria: An Assessment of Trend, Challenges and Prospects
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2021-07-06
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Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science
Abstract
The study investigated the trend, challenges and prospects of Aso-Ebi practice among the Yoruba
people of Southwest Nigeria. The major objective of the study was to compare the benefits of the
phenomenon with the challenges associated with it. This is to reach a cogent premise for upholding
or discouraging the practice. The methodology followed a survey research design that involved
generating data from individuals who patronize Aso-Ebi in Osun and Oyo States. Primary data
sources came from a well-designed questionnaire which was administered to 270 respondents. The
result findings revealed that: (i) Distress arising from the financial burden emanating from incessant
purchase of Aso-Ebi fabrics (ii) Distress caused by unhealthy flamboyant competition among AsoEbi patrons, and (iii) Distress caused by compromising personal taste and choice for chosen AsoEbi fabrics are all significant challenges allied with the phenomenon. On the other hand, (i) Distress
caused by the suspension of the use of personal clothes (ii) Distress caused by stocking loads of
Aso- Ebi fabrics in personal wardrobes are found not to be significant. The study also found that the
benefits associated with the practice outweigh the challenges therein. Consequently, it was
recommended in the study that: (i) the practice of Aso-Ebi should be upheld and encouraged (ii)
individuals, organizations and the Nigerian government at all levels should leverage on its potentials
as a panacea for capacity building and economic growth (iii) it should be harnessed as an
instrument for fostering social cohesion in Nigeria
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Aso-Ebi, Clothing, Nigeria, Osun and Oyo States, Southwest, Yoruba