What I have seen during my trip to West Africa: African Fashion

What I have seen during my trip to West Africa:
Most of west africans take their attire seriously. What west african people wear depend on where are they going:church, funeral, work, events or just relaxing at home.African people's attire are sometimes based on the religion they practice.
African peoples fashion for most adult women for churches,funeral and various events are more traditional.
These beautiful dresses are not usually bought in the stores because most african women cannot afford them.Most african women will buy the fabrics in an open market and bring it to the african fashion designer who is a little bit cheaper. Few african women wear westernized style professional fashion to go to work.

Young african people are more trending towards westernized style. The progress in democratization of the continent has expanded the freedom of expression. There are more radios and televisions. Most young african people through satellites are tuned to many western entertainment shows. They are more influenced by Beyonce, Rihanna,Tyra Banks and more. These young people are likely to dress more fashionable like in western countries and local dresses are most used for special occasions.

African people are more reserved at the beach.West african people tend to be excited about activities at the beach or for the relaxation and not too many african people dare go in the water because there is no lifeguard for most of the times.They are very cautious. African people for most part wear uniform to go to school till they graduate from high school.

As to poor african people, life is tough.You wear what you can find and there is no voucher from the government. You are on your own. Most poor african people wear used clothes that you can find in secondary markets.They are just happy to have clothes. Who would blame them?.