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Sunday, 4 May 2014

He may look like a 'street dude', but this Nigerian student has a 5.0 GPA

18 year old Akintunde Ahmad (pictured above) doesn't look like your average brilliant student. He could be and has been mistaken for a street thug, because of his looks, his sweatpants, gold chain and dreadlocks, but you know what they say, never judge a book by its cover.

The Oakland teen, who is a senior at Technical High School, has a 5.0 GPA, scored a 2100 on his SATs and has been accepted into Yale, Brown and Columbia.

Tunde was recently on the Ellen Degeneres show were he announced he has decided to attend Yale. The talk show host invited Tunde to her show after hearing about the many obstacles he had to face to get to where he is today. Ellen wanted to do something for him that he'll never forget. Continue..




"I didn't even know you could get a 5.0 GPA ... Have you always been a good student?" Ellen asked Tunde.
"Yeah, I guess it started when I was young - just got on like a good path, when I got home from school after practice and sports, always right to homework," Tunde said.
Ellen presented Tunde with a check for $12,000 to help with tuition....

Tunde's mum Zarina, in an interview with ABC some weeks back, said Tunde didn't even tell her about his scores immediately. 
"I asked him about his SAT score months back. "Oh I got it back...I have a 2100" he said and I'm like, "Wow! When were you going to tell me?"
Tunde's story is a one of courage and determination to win against all odds. Despite living in a tough neighborhood, where he saw violence everyday,  Tunde was able to steer clear of the distractions that often befell African-American teenagers.

You can read more about Tunde on BET and  UK Daily Mail
at 5/04/2014 12:41:00 pm

105 comments:

  1. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 12:43

    Linda don't get it twisted! Homeboy is not nigerian. Do your research

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 17:36

      What do you mean he's not Nigerian. Where else on earth do people answer Tunde? Stop am o!

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    2. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 19:29

      Yorubas. Be reppin outside d country... Igbos don dey try sha bt dey re 2 wise 2b very smart dats d p

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    3. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 21:22

      This egbon i'm looking @ can't be 18, mid 30s @ least!

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    4. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 22:27

      He isn't Nigerian. His parents are connected to their African roots so they decided to give their son a Yoruba name

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    5. Unknown4 May 2014 at 23:05

      Impressive! Better pikin things!

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    6. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 02:40

      Smh 4 u all nigerians see as you guys are rushing to claim him

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  2. Eugenia Ekeji4 May 2014 at 12:47

    That's very good of him. Such an inspiration.

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  3. Unknown4 May 2014 at 12:48

    Wow! Congrats handsome! Luv ur lips. Mmuuuaaah! Chop kiss.......

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 15:54

      Ode buruku!
      That's what you can see- not the inspiration behind it all.
      He should avoid hos like you in the future.

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    2. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 17:20

      LOL - I was wondering too

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    3. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 17:43

      Urs z personal beef o! Gt ova ursef,u'l make it

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    4. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 17:46

      Urz I̅s personal beef,gt ova ursef u'l make it

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  4. Okoro4 May 2014 at 12:49

    Best is yet to come...

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  5. Amarachukwu.4 May 2014 at 12:51

    5.0? That's so so awesome it can't happen in Nigeria.

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    1. David (dave_gino)4 May 2014 at 15:21

      Who says it can't happen in Nigeria? We've had 4.9 isn't that something to steer at. Guess u scored below 2.0, that is if u ever attended a varsity. U will be such to hear soon

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    2. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 18:24

      @amarachukwu it happens. I finished from u.i with a 5.6, and dats even a 2.1

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    3. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 18:27

      @@amarachukwu it can. I finished from u.i with a 5.6, and dats even a 2.1

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    4. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 00:05

      @ Anon 6:27, 5.0 is the highest point I know in most universities accross the globe. How comes 5.6 is 2:1 in UI. What is first class then?

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    5. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 04:49

      7point

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    6. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 04:51

      Its obvious y'all coming here to defend yourselves with the 5.6 Gp or whatever you had don't know what SAT exam is. Make your research b4 comparing yourself with this guru here

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    7. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 07:18

      University of ibadan uses a 7point GPA system, a first class starts from 6.0

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    8. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 07:39

      UI uses 7.0GPA. First class is 6.0 and above, I went there. In the US, most high schools use 5.0, while most Colleges and Universities use 4.0

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    9. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 08:59

      University of Ibadan uses the 7.0 grade system @Anon12.05. My dear,Anon 6:27 ur 5.6 isn't close to his 5.0

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  6. Cute G4 May 2014 at 12:52

    I'm really impressed.Hard work I pays.

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  7. Sylvonce4 May 2014 at 12:52

    Awww...congratz man! Indeed nevr judge a book by its cover..Determination & Focus are the key words. Success all d way.

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  8. Ikechukwu4 May 2014 at 12:52

    Nice one keep it up Bro.

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  9. BONARIO NNAGS4 May 2014 at 12:53

    Just like some of those tech guys that work for Microsoft,they always appeared weird but very ingenious.
    Congrats to him.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  10. Unknown4 May 2014 at 12:54

    pure Genius.But Linda,he's not Nigerian ;his parents just adopted an african/nigerian name (it's popular among African-Americans)

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  11. chukwu Cynthia4 May 2014 at 12:55

    All the best to him, and more grace to his handiwork.

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  12. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 12:55

    Nice 1. Linda check ur spelling, its cheque and not check.

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    1. sweetchyj20004 May 2014 at 15:04

      In the US, they use 'check' but some use 'cheque' its d same meaning but different spellings.

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    2. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 15:29

      Sabinus...Americans spell Cheque. as Check

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    3. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 15:32

      Mumu teacher, u it's actually spelt either way. Whether 'check' or 'cheque'

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    4. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 16:14

      Anon,u check ur head, it's 'Check' American English. Look before u leap biko. In ur mind u have posted correction, Doro-silly#

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    5. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 20:04

      But Nigerians speak and write in the British way.

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  13. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:05

    Woooooooooowwww. Nigerians are blessed in brains all we need is steer it toward the right path. Congrats Tunde, the sky is ur starting point. Pls come and marry me after completion of ur studies at Yale Biko, I dey beg u. Il pay ur groom price no worry ehnn

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  14. Toronto Finest 4 May 2014 at 13:05

    Since when. .. old news

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    1. Unknown4 May 2014 at 15:42

      Shut up! Gorilla! Sorry baboon...any one can serve joor..

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  15. Dike F(xyz)4 May 2014 at 13:06

    Good one Bruh, A very Big Congrats. It's not an Easy Road to make a GPA of 5.00...

    Watch out for Students "Tapping" into Tunde's success story like Palm wine Tappers :D :D

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  16. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:08

    Nice one brother...he looks 28 to me tho

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  17. Unknown4 May 2014 at 13:08

    Congrats dude. This is kinda news we should be hearing not terrorism.

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  18. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:09

    Gud for him.kip it up



    FDJ

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  19. Unknown4 May 2014 at 13:09

    Wats d essence of dis post Linda?? I was d best student in my set (2012) it ddnt mke media hype.. So y dis one?

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 15:43

      What was your JAMB score?

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    2. Unknown4 May 2014 at 15:45

      Agama lizard kpuchie onu....who know u?

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    3. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 15:55

      Cause your set and your school isn't relevant

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    4. X.Tee5 May 2014 at 16:38

      Hey u godforsaken Godwin, what effing school did u attend? Must u talk? U want to compare SAT 2 ur silly Naija curriculum? R u outta ur empty brain? How could u v been d best student in ur sxol? Every other pupil must be dumb......when u even think Malay is an African country. U jux like disgracing ur family. Omo ibanuje

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  20. Unknown4 May 2014 at 13:10

    abeg make d guy come OAU. he go dey struggle to make 2.5

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 15:58

      Pls stay down in your ancient school of dummies and never compare your school to any ivy league school,because levels are distantly different

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  21. Unknown4 May 2014 at 13:11

    abeg make d guy come OAU, he go dey struggle to make 2.50

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 16:35

      Na lie joor...abi u think say dem dey teach 4 naija

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    2. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 01:39

      correct....abi unilorin if e cross ehhn na god

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  22. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:11

    Wow very inspiring...kudos to d lad

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  23. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:15

    Linda i heard he is not a Nigerian or is Mum..That she gave him the name to reflect their ancestral roots

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  24. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:16

    #Efiko+gud to knw is a NIGERIAN...up naija...#bringbacckourgirls...join d movement.

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  25. Debbie Chelsea4 May 2014 at 13:18

    Wow....@ least it's a gud news in our country....so hapi 4 dis dude

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  26. Ogee4 May 2014 at 13:20

    Ah so happy for him. This Nigerians abroad are really making us proud small small.

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  27. Unknown4 May 2014 at 13:21

    never judge a book by its cover..... nice one. T. Keep soaring high

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  28. Nwa Aba4 May 2014 at 13:22

    Genius

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  29. confessor4 May 2014 at 13:25

    Dis is d kind of news I lik 2 hear abt nigerians abroad...

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  30. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:27

    Yorubas get brain no b seresere. Unlyk oda tribes...

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  31. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:32

    He is not Nigerian ,he just has a nigerian name.

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  32. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:33

    Woow this is really good, hardwork pays you know

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  33. Bravehart4 May 2014 at 13:35

    Very nice of Him, congats

    ****Brave****

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  34. Lady kim kim4 May 2014 at 13:35

    Hmmmm,dunno wot to say sef bt if na naija den go say dis boy runs am ni,dey can never believe in sumone lyk dis here,infact no parents will want their kids to b wit unless...may God continue to help him

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  35. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:45

    Leave dat thing....." Dis dude am seein z in z late 20's. Kudos 2 his effort dough

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  36. bella j4 May 2014 at 13:48

    congratss..

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  37. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:51

    Well done

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  38. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 13:57

    Fascinating, I can draw strenght from him

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  39. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 14:01

    18? He looks 28 to say the least. congrats to him though

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  40. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 14:02

    Nawa oo.these lil kids wont kill me.am so happy for him,its not easy to get addmitted to YALE..

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  41. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 14:15

    Dude, he is not Nigerian. He just has a Nigerian name,but he is exceptional, so we will take him.

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 15:47

      Lol. Abi. We take him sharply o.. but we will reject him if he ever throws a bomb.

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  42. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 14:17

    He isn't a Nigerian tho but congrats to him again !

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  43. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 14:22

    Wow,wat an exceedingly performance.Another nigerian making good name...congrats dude.

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  44. jbankzE4 May 2014 at 14:26

    Baller wif brains menh!!! Naija kids repn Us big tym. Wait dd u say Ellen interviewd em? Datz wooooow!!!

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  45. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 14:28

    This is what we Nigerians deserve not d brainwashed northern bokoharamists that are soiling d great name of this blessed contraption called Nigeria.

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  46. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 14:29

    I am proud of you. Better Nigerian, God would not let you miss the road o

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  47. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 14:29

    Hes not a nigerian. Both parents are american and just gave him a nigerian name

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  48. Ant4 May 2014 at 14:32

    He's not Nigeria. Stop claiming.

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  49. tunde4 May 2014 at 14:36

    Eeyah, my oloruko. Dressing or acting nerdy don't make you a genius. I'm brilliant oo by the way. Most Tundes are. But I no person wey fit sponsor me go school sha.
    Still working my ass off then ill just sprrrrrrr forth. Good for him



    Tunde is back again(in my own voice)

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  50. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 15:09

    He is not Nigerian.his parents named him after the dad's naija friend

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  51. ary4 May 2014 at 15:20

    I read somewhere that Ciara's boyfriend Future was a 5.0 GPA student too.

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  52. Unknown4 May 2014 at 15:24

    Wow nice one,congrats

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  53. David (dave_gino)4 May 2014 at 15:25

    Am going back to the varsity to pull dis dude's ass down. Hehe. Shoutout bro. Gud bless u and ur generation.

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  54. Unknown4 May 2014 at 15:29

    Mehn, this dude has been fucking blessed no doubt....
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    >>>BringBackOurGirls<<<
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  55. Unknown4 May 2014 at 15:36

    Congrat guy

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  56. zibaintl4 May 2014 at 15:58

    ask him where him from.?n him go say US.SO linda y u de claim am to naija. congrats....

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  57. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 16:03

    Just like my story... happy for u Tunde.

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  58. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 16:06

    In naija,even if u deserve it dey ll neva give u!!.... Congrats man!!!!

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  59. Lisa London4 May 2014 at 16:19



    He is NOT NIGERIAN!


    His parents just gave their kids
    Nigerian names .

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  60. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 16:33

    do your research linda, because you see the name tide doesn't mean he is nigerian.

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  61. APPLE4 May 2014 at 17:02

    Nigerian or not, he is a black man! Congratulations.

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  62. Rumestikal6184 May 2014 at 19:04

    Make he cum try such skills here in Naija, I can assure U, he may not survive till his graduation. So Linda dis ur story is ill-twisted....My personal opinion.No hard feelings

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  63. Leebaby4 May 2014 at 20:01

    Congrats!

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  64. Anonymous4 May 2014 at 23:41

    Come oou.i will accept .. Lo ba tan

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  65. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 00:19

    Wooo, dats some real inteligence tho. Stupid onyx, shut ur mouth aii, I'm sure we r mates but I left high school since 2009. Bad belle,dats y u aint ever gonn succeed. Quit beefing and make progress. Ass

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  66. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 01:04

    Am I the only one that sees $15,000 on the cheque
    Just saying

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  67. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 05:30

    @ Anon 12:05a.m May 5 - A first class in U.I is 7.0

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  68. BLAJO5 May 2014 at 15:52

    Very inspiring, wish other youth would learn from him. He never had everything on a platter of gold.

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  69. Anonymous5 May 2014 at 16:08

    the cheque says 15k but you are saying 12k Linda lol

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  70. Mistyk5 May 2014 at 17:26

    hmmmmm. d wicked lecturers n prof in our higher schools here will tell u they have to reserve 1point for the biro/pen they marked the students script with, so how can we get here

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  71. Unknown6 May 2014 at 04:14

    He is not Nigerian, his parents just gave him a Nigerian name in honor of his african roots.

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  72. Anonymous7 May 2014 at 00:07

    IF HE IS NOT NIGERIAN BUT HIS PARENTS GAVE HIM YORUBA NAME DIDN'T THAT SAY SOMETHING ABT HOW GREAT YORUBA TRIBE IS? THEY RECOGNIZED YORUBA ROOTS NOT IBO LMAO

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