Dowen College Explained

Dowen College is a co-education college located in Lekki, a suburb of Lagos.

The college takes both boarding and day pupils and admits them between the age of 11–18 years. In 2015, the school organised a valedictory service, where outstanding students in their academy performance were rewarded.^[1]

The music video for Wizkid's "Holla at Your Boy" was shot at Dowen College.^[2]

Death of Sylvester Oromoni

In December 2021, Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student was alleged to have been bullied and beaten to death by 5 seniors for refusing to join a cult group.^[3] According to the deceased father, they also gave him a chemical substance to drink.^[4] Upon his death, the Lagos State Government closed the school indefinitely pending outcome of their investigation.^{[5] [6]}

It led to the hashtag #JusticeForSylvesterOromoni trending by many interested parties and concerned citizens. The parent of four of the boys involved are in police custody after they submitted themselves to the police for further investigation.

Notable alumni

• Moet Abebe, video jockey, television presenter, actress, and catering exec
• Tems, Nigerian Singer

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: female students glitters at dowen college valedictory. guardian newspaper. 17 June 2015. 18 October 2015.
2. Web site: 360 Video Première: Wizkid – Holla At Your Boy. 360nobs. 17 July 2013.
3. News: Dowen College student death - Check all you need to know. BBC News Pidgin. 2021-12-03.
4. Web site: 2021-12-03. Dowen College: Black liquid found in Sylvester's stomach during autopsy – Father. 2021-12-03. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
5. Web site: 2021-12-03. [BREAKING]

   Sylvester Oromoni: Lagos orders indefinite closure of Dowen college]

   . 2021-12-03. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
6. Web site: 2021-12-03. Lagos govt, police visit Dowen College over controversial death of student. 2021-12-03. en-GB.