Some of these caps signify social standing, title and positions.
Different caps and hats worn by African men
When it comes to traditional African attire for men, caps and hats are worn with the outfit.
African men compliment their outfits with caps
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Here are some popular caps and hats in Africa.
Kofia in East Africa and Kofi in West Africa
![Kofia is worn in East Africa and West Africa [Wikipedia]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'448'%20height%3D'336'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Kofia is worn in East Africa and West Africa [Wikipedia]")
Kofia is worn in East Africa and West Africa [Wikipedia]
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Kofia is worn by men in East Africa and usually with a Dashiki.
It is a round, soft and, brimless hat. It is also worn in Northern Nigeria, but it is called the Kofi.
Tarboosh
![The Tarboosh is a Morrocan cap [Pinterest]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'446'%20height%3D'595'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "The Tarboosh is a Morrocan cap [Pinterest]")
The Tarboosh is a Morrocan cap [Pinterest]
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The tarboosh is a cylindrical cap with a tassel worn by Moroccan men.
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Fila gobi
![Fila gobi is worn by the Yorubas [Nairaland]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'360'%20height%3D'270'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Fila gobi is worn by the Yorubas [Nairaland]")
Fila gobi is worn by the Yorubas [Nairaland]
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This is a comfortable and soft cap made from aso-oke. It is popular in Western Nigeria and among the Yorubas
Tengade
![This is a fulani hat [Flickr]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'289'%20height%3D'320'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "This is a fulani hat [Flickr]")
This is a fulani hat [Flickr]
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Tengade is a straw hat worn by the Fulani people. You would probably see it on a lot of men from Senegal.
Habar Kada
![The northerners are known with the Habar kada [Yahoosingapore]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'768'%20height%3D'513'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "The northerners are known with the Habar kada [Yahoosingapore]")
The northerners are known with the Habar kada [Yahoosingapore]
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The Habar Kada is a stiff cap worn by the Hausas. It is popular with kaftans and finishes off the traditional Hausa attire.
Abeti Aja
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![Abeti Aja is associated with the Yorubas [Legit]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'640'%20height%3D'480'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Abeti Aja is associated with the Yorubas [Legit]")
Abeti Aja is associated with the Yorubas [Legit]
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Abeti Aja is another cap worn by the Yorubas, it has two flaps by the side, and it literally means 'like the ears of a dog'. It is usually worn with an aso-oke agbada.
Glaniclo
![Glaniclo is worn by the people of Cote D'Ivoire [Wikipedia]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'790'%20height%3D'525'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Glaniclo is worn by the people of Cote D'Ivoire [Wikipedia]")
Glaniclo is worn by the people of Cote D'Ivoire [Wikipedia]
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Glaniclo is a flat hat worn by the men of Cote D' Ivoire with their wrappers wrapped around their bodies.
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Aka red cap or the red ozo
![The red ozo is a cap for titled men [NewAfrikaan]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'720'%20height%3D'480'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "The red ozo is a cap for titled men [NewAfrikaan]")
The red ozo is a cap for titled men [NewAfrikaan]
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This is a red cap worn by Igbo chiefs.
Akpu Agu
![The Akpu Agu is popular among the igbos [Bbc]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'790'%20height%3D'445'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "The Akpu Agu is popular among the igbos [Bbc]")
The Akpu Agu is popular among the igbos [Bbc]
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This is a knitted cap worn by titled men in the Igbo custom.
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