FOLA Turns Heads at Unilag Project Defence in Escalade

Afrobeats singer FOLA, whose real name is Folarin Odunlami, became a trending topic after arriving at the University of Lagos for his final-year project defence in an Escalade. This unexpected entrance drew a crowd of students eager to see the Afro-R&B star, known for hits like "Alone" and "Lost." Videos and photos captured students surrounding him, taking pictures, and reacting to his presence in an academic setting.

FOLA is an Economics student at the university, a detail confirmed by a viral chat with a coursemate reminding him about an Economics test while he was in London. Reactions to his entrance were mixed; some criticized his casual outfit, arguing it disrespected the formal expectations of project defences, while others suggested the display was more about status than convenience.

A segment of commenters framed the moment as a publicity stunt, accusing the singer of using the academic milestone for self-promotion.