Kufi

For the hat worn by members of the Muslim faith, see Taqiyah (cap). For the Arabic script style, see Kufic. For the village in Iran, see Kufi, Iran.
The late President Umaru Yar'Adua of Nigeria, a chieftain of the Fula emirate of Katsina, wearing a crown style kufi.

A kufi or kufi cap is a brimless, short, and rounded cap worn by men in many populations in North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.[1] It is also worn by men throughout the African diaspora. The cap has strong associations with many Islamic cultures and pan-African pride.[2] In the United States and the United Kingdom, it is also called a "taqiyah".[3][4][5][6]

The kufi cap is not specific to any one country, although it has been perhaps most associated with Nigeria.[7] In Togo, the kufi is made from colourful fabrics, and are often worn during important events such as weddings, festivals, and other ceremonies.[8] In Mama Tchamba performances, the kufi is worn as an adornment during dances.[9] Within Islamic communities in West Africa the kufi is worn during prayer.[10]

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