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A spotlight on Nigeria's textile wizard

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Lusanda Chauke
August 2, 2024

Meet Ifebuche Madu, the mastermind behind the Nigerian team's 2022 Winter Olympics uniforms. Ifebuche Madu crafted the uniforms with traditional, hand-dyed Adire fabrics that celebrate her country's rich heritage.

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