The atmosphere at Sunshine Schools inter-house sports competition in Ibadan shifted from a traditional athletic meet to a full-scale cultural celebration this week.
The event took on a festive air as parents and guardians arrived en masse, elegantly dressed in coordinated Aso Ebi attire to support their children’s houses.
The event, tagged “Sunshine Schools Olympics 2026,” reportedly featured the usual track and field activities for students, but videos circulating online showed parents dressed in coordinated aso ebi in different colours, including yellow, blue and white, as well as other traditional styles, likely representing their respective houses, as they marched and danced in organised groups.
Parents of Sunshine Schools students, dressed in yellow aso ebi, march and dance in support of their children during the school’s inter-house sports event in Ibadan on Thursday.
Photo: Instagram (@wigcity.ng)
Photo: Instagram (@wigcity.ng)
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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.
An Instagram user, @queenkhalisha2, wrote, “Me I don’t even understand again if the activity is for the kids or parents.”
Another user, @tomiluxuryfabrics, added, “Abeg nah parent dey do inter-house sport abi nah children. Koyemi oooo.”
Some parents dressed in white and other traditional aso ebi styles celebrate their children’s performance at the Sunshine Schools Olympics in Ibadan.
Photo: Instagram (@wigcity.ng)