Reno Omokri Says Igbo Cap Okpu-Agwu Is Actually a European Winter Hat

Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide and well-known commentator, said that the Igbo cap called Okpu-Agwu is not originally from Nigeria.

‘’Nothing he is wearing is of Nigerian origin. Nothing! That(pointing to his cap) is not of Nigerian origin. That is an European winter cap that the colonialist’s were using . It is the truth. It is a winter cap. It is not of Igbo origin.”

He spoke on a popular podcast and explained that the Okpu-Agwu is not an Igbo traditional hat but instead comes from Europe and is used in winter.

Reno also mentioned that the white top worn by some men, called Etibo, is not originally Nigerian either.

‘’It is a sailors uniform. The reason why it is called Etibo is because it was sold for 8 bows which is an old currency. They could not pronounce bows and so they called it Etibo It is not of Nigerian origin.

And all these wrappers they call George. The reason why they call them George is because during the coronation of King George, the colonial government gave the Nigerian women George and that is when they started to wear it. It comes from Holland and then the cheaper one comes from India. They just make you think it is Nigerian. It is not made in Nigeria.”