The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), formerly Anambra State University (ASU) on Tuesday (April 25), conducted an induction for new students into the Department of Theatre Arts.
The induction, CONVERSEER learned was for 100 and 200-level students.
Taking to social media (Facebook) to share photos from the induction, the university said the Department of Theatre Arts in the university community is known for offering academic programmes and practical training in various aspects of culture and theatre.
“Congratulations to the 100-level and 200-level students of the Department of Theatre Arts of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Anambra State on their Initiation and Induction into the Department.
“The Department of Theatre Arts in the university community is known for offering academic programmes and practical training in various aspects of culture and theatre.
“The Department is seen as a family and today, they had their anticipated initiation. Once again, Congratulations to the Inductees!!”, the post read.
However, the photos from the induction didn’t go well with the general public and some did make their disapproval known.
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“Until they start flying at night or visiting rivers, they will know the meaning of this” – Ugoo V Chukwu
“How does this define Theatre Art?” – Awuzie Uzodimma
“Which school did I enter, is this the only creative way to induct them?” – Ifejimalu Collins Chisom
“The end is truly near. The Scripture is being fulfilled each day but none of my flocks shall be found in this particular company” – Akabuogu Blessing
“Must Theatre Art always appear this way in order to show they’re inducing their new students or maybe in other ceremonious acts. Can’t there be any better means to show they’re acting to depict societal values…Every year, it’s only Ezenwanyi and Ezemmuo they induct or showcase, they can do better and also come up with better concept” – Amaka Dennis
“Meaning that there is no hope of Nollywood shifting from their native doctor content all the time? By the way, won’t a student who refused to participate in this graduate?” – Pius Obuboegbunam
“The personalities that took these pictures did a great job but I sincerely condemn this particular process of induction. Meanwhile, this is neither a traditional religious expression. There are many other kinds of stuff to use, come on, these folks are too young to be exposed to this” – Stephen Sunday Ugochukwu
“Must they dress like Ezemmuo and Nne Mmiri in order to show they’re Theatre Art students? Other sections of Theatre Arts with their regalia deserves representation not just shrines, chief priests, Ada Mmiri, and those looking like first-time money ritual initiates” – Ogu Emmanuel
“Must it be demonic like this? Why can’t they find another art way instead of this?” – Tochukwu Ekeanyanwu
See photos from the 2023 Department of Theatre Arts induction for 100 and 200-level students of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University below:
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