Due to the large number of Nigerians living in America and the cultural enrichment that these communities provide to non-Nigerians, the traditional attire has been adopted in many parts of the country as a symbol of African ethnicity, for example, clothes worn during Kwanzaa celebrations are known to be very influenced by Nigerian traditional attire.
The adoption of Nigerian traditional attire as a symbol of African ethnicity is influenced by the large number of Nigerians living in America and their cultural contributions to non-Nigerians. This is exemplified by the influence of Nigerian attire on clothing worn during Kwanzaa celebrations.