This article documents folklore and reported beliefs. It does not claim that supernatural events are scientifically verified.
The story
Madam Koi Koi
Students tell of a stylish teacher whose red shoes make a distinctive 'koi koi' sound after lights-out. Her origin varies, but the legend is shared across generations of Nigerian schoolchildren.
Context matters
Belief, history & interpretation
This is school folklore, carried through oral storytelling and contemporary media.
Topic-specific research pathSearch WorldCat for books about Madam Koi Koi ↗Search scholarly references for Madam Koi Koi ↗UNESCO · Intangible Cultural Heritage ↗How Dream Noir labels folklore, belief and evidence →These resources provide research context. A general reference does not prove a supernatural claim or replace community-specific scholarship.
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Respect the story—and question the claim.
Folklore reveals how communities remember danger, grief, identity and the unknown. It can be meaningful without being treated as proof.