The NFL Player That Wears Traditional African Clothing to Football Games
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- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
The NFL player that wears traditional African wear to football games
His name is Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Today, we’re going to go through the top 10 looks which has the western press asking what he’s wearing next and the African press thanking him for uplifting his ancestors tradition.
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, is an American football linebacker. He plays for the NFL team Cleveland Browns. Jeremiah grew up in Hampton, Virginia with his Floridian mum and Ghanaian dad.
Despite being born in the United States, Owusu-Koramoah tries to embody his ancestors every day.
Let’s have a look at how he has become the poster child for African representation by going through our Top 10 favourite African looks from Jeremiah’s game days this season.
10: Coming in at number 10 is the traditional Ghana embroidered kente look, dubbed the Obama Kente fabric. Its so colourful and vibrant it really catches the eye. The name Obama kente was given to it when Obama! yes the former US president was gifted it when he visited Ghana in 2009. This kente is normally put on for occasions. Big personalities like the king of Ashanti sometimes puts it on per the occasion. This kente can also be called “Otumfour”, after the king of Ashanti. A fabric fit for royalty
9: coming in at number 9, Jeremiah’s second look takes direct inspiration from the Saharan nomads where Hausa Men of the far north traditionally wear a long tunic and long embroidered robes. There are many names for it but most know this attire as a daraa or boubou in this region. It’s paired with a head wrap with the appearance of both a veil and a turban. This unique head wrap style is said to originates from the belief that the head wrapping and face covering wards off evil spirits but most can also agree that its basic function is to protect against the sun, as well as the frequent sandstorms of the region. Talk about Practical and chic
This particular attire is common among the Touareg , Fulani, Hausa people covering Northern Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Mauritania .
8: coming in at number 8 Jeremiah pulls up next with this Senegalese look called Ndiakhass. The idea behind this looks from the baye fall people is the use and stitch of different fabrics coming from different areas. It’s a fun multicolour cloth which helps with the visual representation story of Joseph and the multicolour coat gifted by his father in the bible.This looks really takes on an artistic side of African wear Because it’s fun, colourful and reflects the beauty in african fabrics.
7: coming in at number 7 Jeremiah wears this checkered look which is somewhat poetic in the sense that Jeremiah is of Ghanaian decent and as Ghanaian the pattern screams a “Ghana must go” bag. A reach? Perhaps. But it was a phrase coined by the Nigeria people towards Ghanaian migrants as they left in a very specific patterned plastic travel bag. Jeremiah seems to have a concoction of symbolism within this look. The head wrap and face cover from the travelling Saharan nomads makes a return. And he displays a Ghana adinkra symbol on his chest called Gye Nyame means “except for God,” It’s from the idea people should not fear anything except for God or only God can. This fit really come with some knowledge and a harmonious collaboration of different cultures including his very own
6: coming in at number 6 Jeremiah shows up in the men’s mini agbada, bubu, kaftan style which seems to be recognised as the traditional wear of the Yuroba people called Aso-Òkè paired with the matching Fila cap. Meterial aside, This particular look has its own unique touch in a few countries just like the Senegal, Gambian, Nigerian and Ghanaian Jollof wars, we’re not getting involved. So if this look is similar to one in your tribe and country , represent that flag in the comments below.
5: coming in at number 5 is this forest green full abagda paired with black smart shoes to match the black shirt and tie putting a little twist to the look.
Agbada is a traditional robe of the Yoruba men of West Africa. It comes with an innercloth of different lengths and bottoms in a form of native trousers paired with a native caps like you see here.
Agbada is somewhat similar to the grand boubou/ Babanriga, (rega) but is different in looks, style, shape, fabrics and materials used and are quite distinguishable. Agbada usually features native embroidery but there will be variations based on the country you come from
4: Coming in at number 4, the inspo for this look continues with this purple Banbanriga and boubou style attire. You can also class this as the Nigerian Agbada in shape.
The look is usually worn by elders, traditional and religious leaders, and other inviduals in the society. It
became widespread among West African Muslims with the migration of Hausa, Fulani long-distance traders and Islamic preachers in and around Muslim regions of West Africa - Zábava
As a person of African descent whose identity was stripped away from me, I want to thank this king for representing my motherland with such style, beauty, grace, and class. I am so proud to be of African descent.
Africa is your home. You will always be welcome at home.
All is not lost, you have the opportunity to return home, unlike our ancestors who were taken, they had no freedom to return. You do, so please go. The decision is yours. Remain blessed
Who stripped your African identity?
Well said... History doesn't lie...unless it comes from EUROP@@ivybannerman-wood453
Mutants@@subtitelingyou
He won an award on Thursday in the annual NFL Awards for best dressed pre/post game wears...
Wow. Just imagining how he showed up
@@SASK_M_Y
Indeed. Lemme go search for it
He is making all of us proud, thank brother.
YES INDEED
Y’all look extra gay
Here you go...😒@@Operator-Six
@@Operator-Six those who say others are gay are in the closet.
@@Operator-Sixwhat do u mean by that
Ghanaian pride at its finest!
✌🏾🇬🇭😁
No matter where Ghanaians are born you can't change them. This is courage and authority.
I am glad young Africans are seeing their culture differently and are being proud and showing the world that they love being who they are.
Africans in America have been doing that for ages look at Igbo tan festival in USA
@@user-db8vm5nk8dyes… it was the black Americans that tried to strip us of our culture here out of jealousy… only for them to be appropriating it now.
Ghanaians have always done that.
It’s no news
He really did great by representing West African and not Ghana alone
Jeremiah you make african people proud king👊🏿👌🏿👍🏿👏🏿✊🏿
You go, Man! 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
Represent ALL of Africa!❤
I'm a PROUD African 😊❤❤❤❤. Used to live in America for over 30 years. I just moved back home to Africa 6 months ago. ❤❤❤❤
Congratulations, I wish it was me.😊
You people make those don't know Africa think Africa is a country. If you say you move back to Africa what do you mean ? Which of the African countries did you move back to? Please be specific because Africa is a continent not a country. PEACE
@@sueaa7710 Do you say the same thing about Americans? Because I agree with you but I also disagree because how can you make an individual who has already set foot in school believe that Africa is a country? Don't blame people for the stupidity of some because no person with a brain in 2024 can believe that Africa is a country.
@@sueaa7710 YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MANY TIMES A HAD TO EXPLAIN!!! 🤣
ASANTE SANA😂
🤦🏾♂️ the asinine concept that Africa is a country. When ppl tell me they plan to travel to Africa, I respond cool, where? The 🦗🦗🦗🦗 follow
He knows himself and can't afford to be smone else. That's the king right there.🧬🤴🏾👑✨✨✨
I love his approach to his calling of his African culture through what he wears, and is proud of who he is. I am a white man veteran, and I am a history enthusiast, and researcher on African/African American history. It is a fascinating history, and cultures. Thank you for this, and the history of its meaning, and display. 👏🏿👏👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿👏🏻👏
Beautiful African wear which as Africans make us very proud and we should continue to wear them because of their uniqueness and our culture .Thanks to Jeremiah who is embracing this look. By doing so he is promoting and representing his continent.
INDEED
Really GHana is the gateway to Africa God bless my home land GHana
Gateway to hell 😅😂
@@dubemellit2932 Kharma to ur own life if i u're Ghanians, Kharma to ur nation if ure not Ghanians,
@@dubemellit2932' Must be 1 of Esau's children!? SMH
@@dubemellit2932what's wrong with you
I love it. I'm an American with mostly Nigerian ancestry. I would love to honor my ancestors like this too!
You know that he is African American and Ghanaian right? His mom is African American and Dad Ghanaian
@prettynerd4779 ...so he's African! American is a nationality not a race. We African Americans are still Africans with American citizenships...he's African! Smh yall still can't accept that we are the same Africans that our enslaved ancestral bloodlines were when they were dragged here in chains. There is no true separation other than misguided ideologies. WE are still Africans
Who stopping you? Go research and do your thing .. arent you African too
@@hillieduvaliergo for it.. you will love it.. bless
GO FOR IT 😃
I am from Saint Lucia 🇱🇨 and I am proud of you 🙏. In my Caribbean Island 🏝️ we wear African clothes. Even our Juenol Creole Celebration 🎉 you can see Africa in our fabrics and clothes.
West African, as Africa is a broad statement.
This is it brother, real proud. No purse, no skirt
This is a man who can proudly look you in the eye and say: "I AM".
Exodus 3:14 KJV - And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. 14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." And he said, "Say this to the people of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you. '"
" I AM" is God's name. This culture blasphemes the name of God by referring to themselves as I AM. Only God has this name.
Be blessed
@@createdcreated1977Facts💯
Blasphemy!!
With my mother being from Florida and my late Father being from South Africa but raised up and down the U.S's East Coast, thank you for the video it has really brought me Life! ❤💛🖤💚
Follow your father's garb! Its that simple. You are not a descendant of the chattel slavery and mos def your dad ain't either! If he was zulu or xhosa, ask South Africans to help you out.
Ghanaian and Clevelander here...loving him❤❤❤
Jeremiah Owusu Koramowa has a new found fan from 🇿🇦🇿🇦❤❤. The garments are beautiful and you are certainly my role model from now😂😂
I'm telling you Africa arises
We need more of this in the NFL. ❤ absolutely love to see it!!! Long live my African people from the west to the east north and south. ✊🏾✊🏾
No we don’t. This is America
@@ivorysteelego to hell
@@ivorysteelewhy are you so angry and hateful
How is what he is wearing affecting You!
You are the reason white people are hated so much
Jeremiah, you have made us descendants of Africa, so very proud. You dress and carry yourself as a Prince of Africa. You look fabulous in all your attire.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beyond Beautiful, what a handsome and honorable man!
I love him for representing all of west africa culture
Projecting Africa, Nice 1. One love Africa. From 🇬🇭🇳🇬✌️🙏👍
That is frikin beautiful this is what people of color need
Lots of love and respect from Jamaica for representing our MaMa Africa. Be blessed... Stright out of Jamaica..
We are leaders
I 😍 10, 9, 1 he looks so Majestic and powerful. Nothing looks more alluring and life enhancing than African prints on black people. Thank you.
This gentleman is confortable in his skin. No colonizer is going to play with his head space.Nuff respect.
Bro is killing it
A TRUE WARRIOR ON AND OFF THE FIELD 💯
So proud of Jeremiah for parading his rich African culture. Diversity needs to be respected. And we all need to respect ourselves ourselves and be authentic. You will go far Jeremiah with this choice to be yourself.
HEEEYYYYYY.....REPRESENT From a fellow Ghanaian-American, born and raised in the United States to Ghanaian immigrants but grew up within Ghanaian customs and community within the United States 🇺🇸/ 🇬🇭 😃. But I like how he is also incorporating neighboring West African countries into his style as well.
I’m super proud of him 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Bravo to him for showcasing our culture 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
He did a good job representing. He looks incredible!
Ghana with the warrior kings and Queens ❤❤❤
Love from Senegal 🇸🇳 for representing all Africa
As a teacher who works internationally, I should do this when I go into the classroom each day. This reactions it would elicit would be epic!
ABSOULTELY STUNNING... ALL WERE BEAUTIFUL, BUT THAT LAST REGAL OUTFIT WAS STUNNING! MY KING! YOU KILLED IT! AND THAT WALK OF ROYALTY!
Good fir you bro we salute you from Jamaica 🇯🇲
I love this video. I don't watch American football. I have tried, but I can't get into it. This however, would make me turn on the tele or get a ticket❤This African brother is a Prince among men.❤❤❤
Back in the Hood of Detroit where I from, we would say that Brother Jeremiah is "sugar sharp" African style! What this brother is doing is absolutely fantastic! I'll have to start paying attention to him when the NFL season starts up again! I really like the No. 4 garment. If I could find out where to acquire such a garment, believe me, I would be proudly strutting around sugar sharp just like Brother Jeremiah!!
This guy is a legend. He is inspirational. He is making me feel very proud.
Blown away. Simply blown away. And is SO inspiring. Mind, is just blown😶🌫
I absolutely love this. This man is royalty 🤴🏿
You go Jeremiah, thank you 4 representing our people, more should join in... APTTMH 🖤🤎👊👍👌👏🦁👑👑
Nice, he is proud and happy. I wish him all the best during the tournaments
Nice to see a powerful black/ African man 🌼
All of our people all over the earth should be proud Africans...above any nationality or citizenship. Blacks we are still Africans so these are our traditional apparel.
6 is also Northern Ghana wear
Love it my brother keep it up lets continue to be proud of who we are and what we represents as a people..... Majestic Black Excellence.....
The real king. We are proud of you
Since they said they have to dress in business attire, he does it the Ghana way!
We are Proud of you Bro
The gateway, the gateway, The gaaaateway, oh my GHana i feel so proud of u, im not regretted of my motherland,
Representation matters🎉
Proudly African, proudly Ghanaian 🇬🇭 !
Amazing ,culture is in our life
What a beautiful man!! Ancestors are blessing him!! His colleagues should be happy, they have extra protection 👍🏾✊🏿
Bless up Africa
I learned Ghana means "Warrior King." Wow
may the GOD of ours ancestors bless him in his journey
Great stuff, more men and women should showcase and proudly wear and display our culture.
He looks awesome in these garments ❤❤❤❤❤
That's fantastic brother 👏,we are proud of you 🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦 NAMIBIA
An loving this. Thank you so much for honouring Africa and loving your origin
Proud Ghanaian from the Ashanti kingdom. This is very impressive to me ❤
Love fromTrinidad.❤❤❤❤❤
Excellent display of culture ❤❤❤
As African living in Britain, I'm so proud of him to promote Africa through his choice of dressing in these colourful attires. We all have to embrace our cultures. Say it loud I'm black, African and proud😊.❤❤❤
Proud of you, King Jeremiah
I love all of them, but the last attire and the Obama Kente is for me.
Thank you so much King Jeremiah of Africa. Love and respect to you.
You look so regal in all your outfits.
Thanks for the education that comes with every attire.
God bless you.
One love my global united African family.
Very powerful message through our African attires thank you Jeremiah for acknowledging your roots and appreciating it, as you lift up our the Africa culture through clothing so shall you be lifted in all the good things you do in your life
Wear your clothes, from your country ❗👍 You go man❗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍looking good❗💗🌷💗
Thank you bro for making us proud.
We love it!❤💯🥰 Represent!!!
I am tingling with happiness upon watching this! 🥰😇🤗
I love it. I love it. I love it Africa to the world. Represent. Out of JA 🇯🇲✊🏿
Great.Wish he could represent the Maasai regalia from East Africa in his next game.
Beautiful. Very beautiful Jerry. Thanks for showcasing what we have at such a high platform as NFL. Thanks for not feeling shy about sharing where your roots originate from like those Africans born here like you but who see Africa as shit. Thanks for portraying the great diversity in our African Continent and showing the people here that they are limited in their outlook, and stagnant in their ONE WAY road. THANKS VERY MUCH.
This is needed. Well done❤
Thank you brother, you make us 🙏 proud
I am from the Caribbean Island 🏝️ of Saint Lucia 🇱🇨 and we are proud of being an African Man. Inshallah 🙏💕
I am proud of my brother. He makes me smile.
Ghana 🇬🇭 and Africa
Whoo baby strut it!!!!! You are majestic!!!!!
So proud of him.
as some1 from the Caribbean I'm glad that he's wearing African Attire in USA and not watering down his Cultural mindset to please any Over there👏😀
Thanks for showing Afrika culture ❤
Beautiful. Thank you, JOK.
I am proud of this broder. Respect down to your bones
Very proud of this brother it’s great to know where you came from.
Thank you 👍👍👍 for making the video.❤❤❤❤. Thank you 👍👍👍 Jeremiah.
Thank you brother for making us proud around the world . Keep it up ❤
Interesting and educational. Thk u.
This is a very deep... symbol for Africans & AFricans of these America's. Black Americans see Africa as a "Fad" only today have they been newly informed. His display of the "origins a representation of God 2000 B.C.E. before The creation of the Bible & Quran Hebrews and most of all so called Egypt. Sankofa Ubuntu! Ase! O' Paa madasse!! wooo!!
Actually, the word is "MEDAASE! Thanks. madasse, doesn't mean anything.
Absolutely stunning!
😊big up to him...thanks for representing African culture
No 8 is the nicest of all the designs.
All the designs are nice