Theatre Art Students of Nigerian University Don Epic Costume for Induction, Photos Emerge

Theatre Art Students of Nigerian University Don Epic Costume for Induction, Photos Emerge

  • Theatre Arts students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University have gone all African Magic mode
  • In a viral social media photo, the students were seen donning diabolic African costumes as popularly seen in Nollywood movies
  • It was gathered that the reason for the costume was to induct 100 and 200-level theatre arts students

The Department of Theatre Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, has taken its induction of new students into the department to another dimension.

As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, 100 and 200-level students of the department were inducted dramatically and epically.

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Theatre Art Students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University donning their induction regalia. Photo: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Source: Facebook

This was seen by Legit.ng in a Facebook post made on the official page of the University on Tuesday, April 25.

In the post, the new students were seen donning their diabolic costumes in the portrayal of the Nigerian traditional norm seen in Nollywood movies and dramas.

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A caption from the university's official Facebook page reads:

“The Department is seen as a family and today, they had their anticipated initiation.
“Once again, Congratulations to the Inductees!!’

About Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University

The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University is a public institution formerly known as the Anambra State University.

The institution was named after former Biafran warlord and native of Anambra state, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.

Established in 2000, the university consists of nine faculties, which include Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Science, Pre-Science Programme, Agriculture, Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Management Sciences and College of Health Sciences.

The university has notable alumni like Bonaventure Enemali, the commissioner for youth empowerment and creative economy in Anambra State and Nnenna Egwuekwe, known professionally as Nenny B, a Nigerian media personality who is currently a VJ for MTV Base Africa.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.