Few amazing success tales can compare to Dr. Adeola Olubamiji’s motivational journey. She overcame all odds to become the first black person to receive a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the esteemed University of Saskatchewan in Canada, starting out in obscurity as a pepper vendor on the streets of Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Olubamiji’s journey to…
At an age when many are still exploring their paths, Adeayo Olubunmi Sotayo, a brilliant young Nigerian, achieved a remarkable milestone by earning his PhD in Engineering at just 23 years old. On December 19, 2017, Dr. Sotayo was conferred with his doctorate from Lancaster University, one of the United Kingdom’s top institutions, celebrated as…
The name Nancy Abu-Bonsrah is one that should be honoured. She is the first black woman to be accepted to the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where neurological surgery as a field of medicine was initially developed. Nancy was raised in Ghana, where she was born and went to school at Cape Coast’s Wesley…
In a heartwarming tale of early achievement, 8-year-old Jordin Phipps has captured the attention of the University of North Texas (UNT) and made history by becoming the youngest person ever to receive a scholarship from the institution. The Viral Video that Sparked the JourneyJordin’s journey to academic distinction began when her mother, Nichole Smith, shared…
Dr. Oluwo Adedunmola is a remarkable young woman who achieved four successful businesses while studying medicine in Europe. Many young Nigerians look up to her as a role model because she has overcome challenges to reach her goals. Dr. Oluwo was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and attended the prestigious Queen’s College there. She…
Shonda and Shalisha Witherspoon are not only identical twins, but also outstanding engineers and software developers who have achieved remarkable success in their academic and professional careers. They graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in 2016 with bachelor’s degrees in information technology, having the highest GPAs of 3.95 in the College of Engineering and Computing…
Ifesinachi Nelson Ezeh, a 26-year-old Nigerian, has not only dazzled Russia with his brilliance but has also made history, graduating with a Master’s degree in Agronomy from Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University with a record-breaking Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 – the highest ever recorded in Russia. Born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Ifesinachi’s…
In July 2022, five sisters from the same parents made headlines when they graduated from the Nigerian Law School together. They are the daughters of Dr Tor Uja, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, and his wife Berry, who have been married for 35 years. The sisters, who are all lawyers now,…
In the realm of academic brilliance, where dedication and tenacity meet, Chibueze Elisha King, a Nigerian engineering prodigy, etched his name in history as the Best Graduating Student in the Spring 2016 Graduation Ceremony at the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in Northern Cyprus, Europe. His stellar achievement resonates not only as a personal triumph but…
Nii Ofori-Quaye, a Ghanaian student studying at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Moscow, Russia, has made history by becoming the first non-European to win the first place in the 71st edition of the Science and Innovation Awards. The contest, which was held on April 20, 2023, featured more than 100 projects…
