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The 77 Percent — Do your clothes reflect your character?

Jane Nyingi
April 15, 2022

We've all heard phrases like "Look good! Feel good or Dress to impress!" Why do we dress the way we do, and what message does it send to others around us? In Ghana's capital, Accra, we probled young minds on the topic. And in Nigeria, the government is considering a law that would make cross-dressing illegal.

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Jane Nyingi
Jane Nyingi A Kenyan broadcast journalist with vast experience in both radio and TV based in Bonn, Germany@jane_nyingi
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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

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