gele

[ge-lee]

noun

plural

gele, geles 

1. a head-tie or headscarf traditionally worn by Yoruba and other West African women.

Example Sentences

"I took my children out of school because they were being stoned every day," says Asha Gele, whose two sons live with albinism.

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Mrs Gele says her marriage is falling apart because her husband blames her for giving birth to children with albinism.

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"I used to earn decent money selling vegetables in the market," Mrs Gele says.

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Mr Wood, an independent councillor who represents Gele and Llanddulas on Conwy council, has denied any wrongdoing.

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Theresa Duru wore traditional Nigerian apparel, including a head tie, called a gele, that billowed toward the ceiling like a cumulus cloud as she busted moves and turned heads.

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