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Olympic champion and American sprint queen Gabby Thomas changed her name to 'Gabbisola' representing a Yoruba 'Aso Ebi' bridesmaid to perfection at her friend's Nigerian wedding.
US sprint queen Gabby Thomas was all shades of gorgeous as she immersed herself in Yoruba culture and change of name to 'Gabbisola' for her friend's Nigerian wedding.
The triple Olympic champion attended the wedding as a bridesmaid and totally embraced the Yoruba culture with her outfit.
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Popularly called 'Aso Ebi' girls' in Nigerian local parlance - the generalised name for bridesmaids with matching outfits, Thomas didn't falter in her embodiment of the culture, wearing the Nigerian Yoruba attire.
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Who are the 'Aso Ebi' girls in Nigerian weddings?
Aso Ebi girls in Nigerian weddings are a group of close friends and family who wear matching outfits made from a specific fabric to show unity and support for the bride.
This tradition comes from the Yoruba phrase "aso ebi" meaning "family cloth," is a vibrant visual statement that often designates a special group, such as the bridal party, and is a key part of Nigerian wedding celebrations.
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The Aso Ebi girls wear the same fabric to show their close relationship and support for the bride and groom, and wearing the same outfit distinguishes them as a specific group, such as the bridal party or close family, amidst the other guests.
They often assist with wedding-related tasks, such as guiding guests, helping to collect money for the couple, and being prepared with items like fans for guests.
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Gabby Thomas Aso Ebi look for her friend's wedding
Dressed in torquise green sequenced lace tailored to a long skirt and dropped down neck line long-sleeved top, and adorned with leaf green head-tie - known as gele in Yoruba language, Thomas was all shades of beautiful and could pass as a proper Nigerian Yoruba lady.
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Thomas was also in attendance with her fiancé Spencer McManes, who also wore a Nigerian Yoruba attire of green buba (long-sleeved shirt worn as an undergarment) and sokoto (loose-fitting native trousers).
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The American sprint queen shared photos and videos of the memorable outing on her Instagram page with the caption - Gabbisola - a replication of a Yoruba name 'Sola' meaning make wealth.
Summary of Gabby Thomas' track career
Gabby Thomas is the perfect definition of beauty and brains, having graduated from the prestigious Harvard University, where she met her friend.
From dominating the collegiate circuit as a 200m and 400m sprinter, Thomas' historic track career outing came at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where she won three gold medals in the 200m, 4x400m, and 4x400m.
The 28-year-old is of Jamaican and American roots, and has no known record yet attached to Nigeria.