Music artist, Fola, in his controversial outfit he wore to UNILAG...Photo Credit: X/ @abazwhyllzz
The University of Lagos has come under criticism on social media following the appearance of Nigerian singer Fola, born Folarin Odunlami, a rising Nigerian Afrobeats and Afro-R&B singer, at his final-year project defence in what many users described as inappropriate attire for an academic exercise.
Photos and videos shared online showed the singer, who reportedly defended his project in the Department of Economics Education, Faculty of Education, wearing baggy trousers, a shirt, a scarf and accessories while arriving on campus in a Cadillac Escalade.
The images quickly sparked debate on X, with many Nigerians questioning whether the institution had relaxed its standards because of the singer’s celebrity status.
Some users alleged that ordinary students had previously been prevented from defending projects over dress code violations, while Fola was allegedly allowed to proceed without objection. However, there is no official confirmation from the university that any dress code was violated or that special treatment was given.
