What was meant to be a children’s inter-house sports competition took a striking turn on Thursday as parents at Sunshine Schools, Ibadan, Oyo State, turned the event into a colourful spectacle, appearing in coordinated aso ebi and parading like a cultural festival. One Instagram user wrote, “Na Ojude Oba be this o”, referencing the famous festival known for its colourful attire and elaborate parades. The development sparked a flurry of reactions online, with some users joking about whether the event was for the children or the parents. Koyemi oooo.”Typically, inter-house sports in Nigerian schools focus on students competing in track and field events while parents watch from the sidelines, wearing casual or everyday clothes. However, the emergence of coordinated aso ebi among parents suggests a growing social dimension to the events.

Source: Punch April 03, 2026 21:57 UTC