University of Ibadan Fresher's Akara Video Trends Online
A freshman at the University of Ibadan has captured widespread attention after a video of him preparing bean cakes, popularly known in Nigeria as akara, in his hostel went viral on social media. The student, identified on TikTok as @obakiniun1, shared the clip showcasing his cooking process, which quickly amassed over 583,000 views and sparked a flurry of reactions from netizens.
Video Details and Public Observations
In the video, the student, who resides at Zik Hall on campus, is seen using a traditional stove and a pot to cook the akara. He mixed the ingredients in a transparent bowl before forming balls and frying them in groundnut oil. Many viewers were surprised to see someone, especially a student at Nigeria's premier university, still using a stove in 2026, with comments highlighting this as an unusual sight in modern times.
The video was captioned "My second day in uni. Make akara with me," indicating it was shared early in his academic journey. People noted various aspects of his preparation, including the use of beans flour and suggestions for improvement, such as adding an egg for better texture or allowing the akara to fry longer for a browner color.
Mixed Reactions from Social Media Users
The video triggered a range of responses on TikTok, with users offering both advice and humorous takes. Some advised the student to switch to a gas cylinder for efficiency, while others commented on the ingredients, like the inclusion of curry masala. Key reactions included:
- Mayowa? remarked, "E be like say all of una wey come UI this year na content creators abi."
- Solomon Whyte ?? expressed surprise, saying, "Una still dey use stove?, for 2026 ? shoo."
- HebronFoods suggested, "He used beans flour? Next time add one egg it'll help it rise and not be flat."
- Bibilicious Of UI commented, "Nice but you could have made it browner You could have allowed it to fry better."
- deluxe_layerz| Ikd wig stylist advised, "Better get 3kg gas that stove no go pay you o."
- Debbie _Adebayo questioned, "Did I just see curry masala? Abi na my eyes dey pain me?? You for add spicity make e pink."
- JD noted, "Wait oo that stove still exists aa i never see that thing in more than a decade."
- EA.Dominic?? added, "As I see stove i no say na first and the best."
Related Context on University of Ibadan Hostel Life
In related news, a University of Ibadan student recently shared details about hostel fees, revealing that on-campus accommodations cost as low as N60,000 for a space, typically in a four-man room with shared facilities. This contrasts with off-campus options, which can be significantly more expensive, such as those at UNILAG reportedly costing up to N700,000. The viral akara video highlights aspects of student life and resourcefulness in Nigerian universities, resonating with many who follow campus trends.
The incident underscores how social media platforms like TikTok are becoming spaces for students to share everyday experiences, often leading to viral moments that spark broader conversations about lifestyle and technology use among youth.
