VIDEO: Woman rocks iro and buba in London, gets compliment in Yoruba

A woman has attracted attention online after rocking traditional Iro and Buba attire in London on the streets.

A young man approached and complimented her beauty in Yoruba.

In a video shared on X, the man greeted her with “Ẹ káàsán, mà,” meaning “Good afternoon, ma,” before telling her she was beautiful.

The woman appreciated the compliment and asked whether he was married.

When he replied that he was not, she told him that the woman he eventually married would also be beautiful.

The friendly exchange highlighted a moment of cultural connection between the two strangers, with the young man communicating in Yoruba despite their encounter in London.

The Iro and Buba is a traditional Yoruba women's outfit comprising a wrapper and a blouse, often complemented by a gele (headtie).