IF YOU MISSED NAPS WEEEK DAY 4: CULTURAL NIGHT

By Akande Aanuoluwapo

The long-awaited cultural night thrown by the Department of Psychology was scheduled to start at exactly 4 pm. Still, it started at 5:34 with two beautiful MCs (Major and Oluwajubeelo)anchoring the party.

The NAPS president, Mr.Oluwadamilare, led the opening prayer. Each department was then asked to greet everyone in the language of the tribes they represented. The 100-level students represented the Yoruba tribe, the 200-level students represented the Akwa Ibom tribe, and the 300-level students represented the Igbos. However, only a few could greet them using the Igbo language. The finalists, however, were greeted in the Urhobo language.

The next thing on the agenda was meant to be a presentation from the 200 level, but they were not ready, so the MCs moved to choose random people to say one or two things about each culture. This was done to establish and emphasize why we were all gathered, and that was to celebrate each other’s culture. Some things that were said include remarks about the “Ibadans” having a running mouth; the “Anambras” was said to have a tradition whereby the bride's mother stays with the bride when she gives birth. This is to foster a good relationship between the bride's mother and husband. Mr. FATSSA claims the Igbajos are smart and handsome, just like himself.

One thing to note about this cultural night is that everyone came out looking their best. However, there will always be the best dressed. A 400-level student was asked to bring out five best-dressed girls and guys. Amongst them was the NAPS president looking radiant in his “agbada,” Madam Speaker looking beautiful in her dress, and the 200-level class REP was looking simple and classy in his Senator...

The audience was told to shout in other to choose their best-dressed lady and guy for the day; however, it was difficult for the MCs to choose a winner, so they were all declared winners.

The presentations everyone was waiting for were next up on the list. The 100-level students came on stage supporting Ifeoluwa, a fellow 100-level student, as she recited an “Ijesha news,” there was also a dance presentation by another 100-level student. The200 level students came up next, singing a beautiful Akwa Ibom song. However, the 300-level and 400-level students had nothing to present.

Although the D.J. was messing up at first, we can’t say the same about the food as everyone was told to choose between native rice, “fufu,” or “amala.” The food was also said to be delicious. The D.J. later got his game as each department was asked to come out to dance.

After this, a food competition was held. Wale, who represented the 100-level students, came first, beating the students from other levels even after drinking two water sachets. The 300-level student came 2nd, the 400-level student came 3rd, and the 200 level student came last.

All departments were later called to dance together, and it can be said to be the highlight of the night, especially for dance lovers. It was beautiful to behold as each person displayed their dancing skills.