Here are some intriguing images from the induction ceremony of 100-level theater arts students of Rivers State University.
The Department of Theater Arts, Rivers state University recently held an induction ceremony for 100-level students and the disturbing images from the ceremony have got people talking.
During the ceremony, photos of students dressed in traditional materials such as black, red, and white with some artistic design on their faces sparked a lot of discussion on social media.
Many people believe this is an initiation rather than an induction.
While some Nigerians praised the tradition, which has become an annual occurrence on many university campuses, others expressed concern that it is an initiation ceremony.
Wrappers were worn by both men and women. While some wore white wrappers, others wore something similar with red and black blended colors.
The students wore white chalks on their bodies, while some wore black, similar to the outfits worn in fetish depictions in Nigerian films.
In another shot, a group of ladies dressed in black and red wraps put palm fronds between their lips while holding black chalks.
Some of the photographs from the ceremony that got people talking are included below.
In your own opinion, what would you call this, induction or initiation?
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