Nigerian Costus Alfahari Pride T-Shirt | Hausa Laurel Wreath Tee

Nigerian Costus Alfahari Pride T-Shirt | Hausa Laurel Wreath Tee

The Nigerian Costus Alfahari Pride T-Shirt celebrates Unity—the connection between individual identity, cultural heritage, and shared belonging.

Inspired by Costus spectabilis, the flower represented on Nigeria’s coat of arms, the design brings open blossoms, buds, and broad green leaves into a classical laurel-style crown. Two botanical branches cross at the base and rise into an open wreath, bound with an ivory ribbon bearing ALFAHARI, a Hausa word meaning pride.

The composition connects Nigerian botanical heritage with contemporary LGBTQ+ visibility, expressing the dignity of belonging without giving up what makes us distinct.

The Meaning of the Costus Wreath

The yellow blossoms of Costus spectabilis provide the botanical foundation for this artwork. Its connection to Nigeria’s national symbolism makes it a meaningful subject for a design celebrating heritage and identity.

Within this wreath, the open flowers suggest possibility and self-expression. Buds represent growth still unfolding, while broad green leaves provide a foundation of continuity and shared strength.

The crossed branches rise into an open laurel-style crown—a ceremonial form associated with honor and achievement. Here, it expresses dignity and the value of remaining true to oneself.

The ivory ribbon binds the branches together as a symbol of unity: different lives and experiences connected through mutual respect and belonging.

The Pride Colors

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet appear throughout the blossoms, buds, and foliage. Yellow flowers remain prominent, honoring the botanical inspiration, while green leaves anchor the composition.

The additional flower colors are intentional artistic accents. Clearly distinct blue and violet blooms complete the six-color Pride palette, bringing LGBTQ+ visibility into the wreath.

Distributed through the botanical details, the colors express unity through variety—each contributing to the whole while retaining its own character.

The Meaning of “ALFAHARI”

Alfahari is a Hausa word meaning pride, including a sense of satisfaction in something valued. Hausa is one of the languages spoken in Nigeria.

Within this design, ALFAHARI expresses pride in identity, heritage, community, and lived experience. Its meaning is framed through self-respect: valuing who you are and the connections that help you flourish.

Placed on the ivory ribbon where the branches meet, the word brings personal Pride into the wreath’s wider theme of unity. Clear charcoal lettering makes that affirmation the foundation of the composition.

The Artwork

Inspired by late-19th-century hand-colored botanical plates, the illustration combines fine engraved linework, watercolor variation, matte painted detail, and restrained archival texture.

Softly rippled blossoms, visible leaf veins, distinct buds, and folded fabric give the artwork a historic, handmade character. The open crown and natural ribbon tie keep the design balanced and readable.

Why You’ll Love It

• Features ALFAHARI, a Hausa word meaning pride
• Connects Nigerian botanical heritage with LGBTQ+ identity
• Draws inspiration from the costus flower represented on Nigeria’s coat of arms
• Explores unity, individuality, dignity, and belonging
• Incorporates all six Pride colors through botanical accents
• Pairs an open laurel-style crown with an ivory ribbon tie
• Finished with antique botanical linework and painterly texture
• Meaningful for Pride celebrations and year-round wear

Wear it as an expression of identity valued, heritage honored, and unity strengthened through difference.

THE SHIRT — AS COLOUR 5001

This design is printed on the AS Colour 5001, a premium mid-weight T-shirt made for lasting everyday wear. Its smooth combed-cotton surface provides a clean foundation for the artwork, helping preserve fine details, typography, and color.

• Comfortable regular fit
• Mid-weight fabric
• Solid colors: 100% combed cotton
• Heather colors: 85% cotton and 15% viscose
• Preshrunk to help minimize shrinkage
• Reinforced crew neckline
• Side-seamed construction for improved shape retention
• Shoulder-to-shoulder tape for added stability
• Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems

FIT

The AS Colour 5001 has a comfortable regular fit—not oversized and not especially slim. Choose your usual size for a classic everyday fit. For a roomier, more relaxed appearance, consider sizing up.

Care instructions

• Do not iron
• Do not dry clean
• Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: AS Colour 5001, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry, Do not iron, Do not dryclean