Nigerians have demanded recognition for Esimaje Awani, the designer of the Super Eagles traditional outfit for which they have been tagged the “best fashion team” at the Russia 2018 World Cup which kicks off on Thursday.
Awani’s identity was revealed by social media user, Freedom Atsepoyi, aka ‘Mr Jollof’.
Awani, the CEO of GT Stitches, is a Nigerian-Canadian designer based in Delta State.
His design was worn by the Super Eagles as they departed Austria to Russia on Monday.
It has attracted international media attention similar to the now sold out Super Eagles Nike jersey.
Awani’s outfits earned the Super Eagles rating as “the team with the best travelling uniform” in Russia.
The rating comes days after a world fashion magazine GQ rated Nigerian Super Eagles Jersey as the best for the 2018 World Cup.
Here are what some Nigerians have to say about him on Twitter.
This traditional attire was made by Esimaje Vincent Awani. His IG is gt_stitches. He deserves some accolades. Support his hustle. I think he did a great job. 🇳🇬✌🏾🙏🏾
— 👑 DaddyMo PhD CEng 👑 (@officialdaddymo) June 13, 2018
Mr Jollof is angry that the maker of the traditional outfit for the Nigerian National team for Russia 2018, Esimaje Vincent Awani wasn’t duly recognized. 🇳🇬⚽🏆🦅
What do you think? 🤔#NaijaVirals pic.twitter.com/8tWeHhIsOO
— Naija Virals (@NaijaVirals) June 13, 2018
Warri no they carry last.
Proudly itsekiri young entrepreneur.
Comr Esimaje Vincent Awani.
Proudly warri kingdom. pic.twitter.com/a3bIESnaEQ— Tara Tara Blog (@TaraTaraBlog) June 14, 2018
Also meet our very own Eagle from Warri, who’s responsible for styling the Super Eagles Traditional dapper. 2018 world cup official team outfits;
GT Stitches designer VINCENT ESIMAJE AWANI. Warri 🇳🇬
Credit: GT_Stitches pic.twitter.com/IfTS53AayI— Kenneth kentucky (@kenneth_ulebe) June 13, 2018
This Attire have been circulated online by the Press and Journalists but none mentioned who Designed it!!
I mean NONE!!!!
His name is ESIMAJE VINCENT AWANI @AwaniEsimaje from Delta state Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/Beyik9xSeU— Buchi Laba Laba👊 (@Buchi_smallzy) June 13, 2018
