OJUDE OBA FASHION DEBATE: LAILA ST. MATTHEW-DANIEL, FUNKE KUTI’S MUM, DEFENDS YOUNG LADY’S BOLD STYLE BUT QUESTIONS HER MANNERS
In a Facebook post that quickly drew attention, Laila praised the creativity of the young woman’s look, applauding her for breaking away from the repetitive styles that typically dominate the annual cultural celebration.
“This young lady brought a lively change to all the same designs that we see each Ojude Oba festival,” she wrote, accompanied by dancing emojis.
The woman was photographed wearing a short wrapper made from traditional aso-oke fabric, paired with a simple white top and knee-high boots—an ensemble that merged traditional roots with a bold, contemporary flair.
Laila stood by the fashion choice, stating:
“She is not naked, abi? Used her aso-oke creatively… steeze, panache.”
However, she also expressed concern over a brief verbal exchange between the young lady and an elderly man at the event. While acknowledging the generational clash, Laila stressed that confidence and creativity should not come at the expense of respect.
“The only minus for me is the interchange between her and the old man. Steeze should not encourage disrespect even if the old man didn’t mind his business.”
She wrapped up the post with a reminder on values:
“Good values should have zipped her mouth and used her facial impression to SPEAK. I come in peace…”
