Tomike Adeoye Questions Nanny Uniforms, Says Practice Can Feel Humiliating

Nigerian media personality Tomike Adeoye has questioned the practice of having children's nannies wear uniforms when accompanying their employers and children to public events. In a video shared on Instagram, Tomike said she finds the practice uncomfortable and described it as potentially humiliating for the caregivers. “I can never wrap my head around people who go out with their children’s nannies wearing their uniforms. I find it very humiliating.” She added that the practice can make the nanny stand out as an employee, particularly at social events where the rest of the family may be dressed formally. Tomike said she prefers the nannies working with her family to be neat and well-dressed, adding that she takes pride in their appearance when they accompany her family outside the home. The media personality also spoke about how employers treat domestic workers, arguing that nannies deserve respect because they are entrusted with the care of children. According to Tomike, she considers a nanny who regularly cares for her children to be part of the family and said she would not tolerate her domestic staff being verbally abused or called insulting names. Her comments have generated different reactions online, with discussions focusing on professional uniforms, personal dignity, employer-employee boundaries and the treatment of domestic workers. Tomike's remarks reflect her personal approach to employing nannies, while practices surrounding uniforms can vary between households and employers. Source/Verification: GistReel reported Tomike Adeoye's comments on September 20, 2026, citing a video she shared on Instagram.