Igbo Man Graduates from UK University, Teaches Oyinbo Lecturer Cultural Handshake On Graduation Day

Igbo Man Graduates from UK University, Teaches Oyinbo Lecturer Cultural Handshake On Graduation Day

  • A Nigerian man who graduated from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom shook hands with an Oyinbo lecturer in an Igbo cultural way
  • The man, who wore a red cap, was applauded when he did the handshake after he was called on stage
  • Many who came across the video hailed the man for representing Nigeria’s heritage in the diaspora

A Nigerian man’s action during his graduation ceremony from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom got people talking.

When he was called on stage to receive his certificate, the man taught an Oyinbo lecturer how to shake hands culturally.

Igbo Man Graduates from UK University, Teaches Oyinbo Lecturer Cultural Handshake On Graduation Day
Igbo man's cultural handshake during graduation in UK university. Photo: @lashedinderby
Source: TikTok

The moment was captured in a video shared by @lashedinderby on TikTok.

The man, who wore a red cap and an ‘Isiagu’ shirt, was applauded when he did the handshake on stage.

He also held a white horn-like item associated with the Igbo tribe.

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The video was captioned:

“POV: A married business Igbo man finally graduated after leaving his container and big shop in Nigeria.”

Watch the video below:

Reactions as Igbo man graduates from UK university

Many who came across the footage hailed the man for representing Nigeria’s heritage in the diaspora.

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions.

@Ayibapreye Matthew said:

"My dad is also a PhD holder, him and my mom are planning on going abroad to further studies."

@Chizzy00 said:

"Make i download this video to show my papa no be everytime he go Dey show me my mate."

@La’viv said:

"That's for the culture!!igbo kwenu!"

@Chiamaka said:

"Oyibo people no get wahala,if na my lecturer wey you try teach or correct likedat,e no go funny."

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In a related story, a Nigerian mum graduated with a first-class degree from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom.

She shared videos and pictures from her graduation day as she appreciated her husband for being the best.

Many who came across the video congratulated the lady and applauded her for her academic achievement.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Victoria Nwahiri (Human Interest Editor) Victoria Nwahiri is a Reuters-certified journalist with 4+ years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. As a one-time freelancer and full-time journalist, she has extensively covered lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest stories that have impacted and attracted top policymakers. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng and can be reached via victoria.nwahiri@corp.legit.ng

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