Photos of Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, wearing a distinctive pair of black glasses that partly covered her face have gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions.
Musawa was seen wearing the glasses during the Nwonyo Fishing Festival in Taraba State, where she represented President Bola Tinubu.
The images, which surfaced shortly after the event, have generated mixed reactions online. While many users, especially women, described the look as bold and stylish, others reacted with humour.
Some social media users have since turned the glasses into a trending meme, with several attempting to recreate the look by purchasing similar designs. Others have used artificial intelligence tools to generate images of themselves wearing the glasses.
Observers note that the trend reflects the growing influence of public officials on fashion and online culture in Nigeria, particularly when such appearances are linked to major cultural events.
The Nwonyo Fishing Festival is one of the largest cultural events in Taraba State, attracting participants and visitors from across the country and beyond.
