A Nigerian mother experienced the surprise of her life when she went to pick up her son after his one-week midterm holiday in Okija. What she discovered was a transformation she never could have anticipated.
The Unexpected Reunion
According to the mother, identified on TikTok as @cakesbyharmony1, she had taken her son to spend his school break in Okija, expecting nothing out of the ordinary. However, when she returned to collect him on November 17, 2025, she was met with a baffling scene that left her completely astonished.
The young boy had fearlessly adopted a full masquerade costume, moving about in public as if it were the most natural thing in the world. His complete comfort with the traditional attire contrasted sharply with the reaction of other children nearby, many of whom ran away in fear at the sight of him.
Chibuike's Cultural Calling
The video, which has since gone viral, shows the boy fully covered in the traditional masquerade outfit while his friends can be heard in the background shouting "Chibuike!" repeatedly. His mother captured the moment with the caption: "POV: I left my son in Okija just a week during midterm break. Coming back to see him this way. Ahhh."
The transformation occurred during the short one-week stay, suggesting the boy had quickly embraced this aspect of local culture. His mother expressed both shock and amusement at how naturally he moved in the costume, showing no fear or hesitation despite the traditional significance of masquerade appearances in many Nigerian communities.
Social Media Reactions
TikTok users flooded the comments section with humorous and insightful reactions to the viral video. User @THE ANGEL OF DEATH commented: "In the time of mid term break, In the land of okija, the destiny of a great kingdom lies on the shoulder of a very young boy, his name is Chibuike."
Another user, @NONSO, warned: "Abeg take him home before they use am do chief priest," while @Shad observed: "Chibuike don find him true calling. Person wey gods of the land don call, you come dey call am back."
Many commenters noted that the boy seemed to have found his cultural calling, with @KES_H stating: "Chibuike has decided to answer the call of the gods na you dey take am personal." The general consensus among viewers was that the boy had naturally embraced an important cultural tradition during his short stay in Okija.
The video has sparked conversations about cultural preservation and how younger generations connect with traditional practices in modern Nigeria. The mother's mixed reaction of shock and apparent pride reflects the complex relationship many Nigerians have with maintaining cultural heritage while navigating contemporary life.
