The Nigerian Prom Dresses That Have the Wow Factor for Us Teenagers
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Nigerian prom dresses are gaining popularity among US teenagers, particularly African American teens, with social media playing a key role in their sales and fame.
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"Instagram brings the sales," Ms Arigbabu says. "TikTok brings the fame."
Or is the phenomenon limited to just those of African descent? If so, why? If these were custom dresses being made in China, India, or Mexico, I wouldn't assume the audience would be restricted those of those ethnicities. Is this different?