Controversy as Somali LADY displays curvy figure at a fashion event graced by CS ADEN DUALE - Are young Somali LADIES abandoning their strict traditions? (VIDEO)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - Over the weekend, Somali youths gathered at a lavish Nairobi hotel for a fashion show attended by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

Dubbed the East Africa Somali Youth Awards, the event brought together fashion enthusiasts who stepped onto the red carpet to showcase their style.

However, the event has sparked controversy over the outfits some participants wore.

One lady turned up in a figure-hugging outfit that accentuated her curves, drawing criticism from some quarters who argued that it goes against Islamic dress expectations.

The video has since sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some saying that young Somali ladies should be allowed to express themselves in the modern world, while others argued that moral standards shouldn’t be eroded.

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East Africa Somali Awards in Nairobi. Gradually, the Somali girls are dressing like other Kenyans women pic.twitter.com/KTJlHotyCj

— IVY (@ivymuthe) April 6, 2026

The Kenyan DAILY POST