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The 24-Year-Old Nigerian Who Emerged as the Best Law Student at Cambridge University, UK

New AfricaJune 15, 202507 mins

Oluwatobi Olasunkanmi, a 24-year-old Nigerian, made history by becoming the best First Class Law student at the prestigious University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, in 2015. Olasunkanmi’s remarkable achievement earned him the esteemed William Charnley Prize—an award given to the top-performing First Class law graduate at Cambridge’s Hughes Hall. The exceptional academic accomplishment of Olasunkanmi stands…

Nigerian Quadruplets Make History with Masters Degrees from UK University on same day

New AfricaJune 15, 202509 mins

The Ogunsanya quadruplets, Toks, Temi, Tobi and Tolu, have achieved a remarkable feat by graduating from the same university in the United Kingdom with Masters degrees on the same day. The 23-year-old siblings, who are a set of identical sisters and identical brothers, were born in Nigeria and moved to the UK with their parents…

Kalenga Kamwendo: Zambia’s youngest pilot at 20 years old

New AfricaJune 15, 202506 mins

In 2015, at the youthful age of twenty, Kalenga Kamwendo etched his name in Zambia’s aviation history by becoming the country’s youngest pilot. His journey from a small town in Kitwe to the cockpit of Proflight Zambia’s aircraft exemplifies determination, talent, and the power of pursuing one’s dreams. Born and raised in Kitwe, part of…

Nadirah Muhammad: The Hero teacher donates her kidney to save 18-yr-old student’s life

New AfricaJune 15, 202506 mins

Nadirah Muhammad is not just a teacher, she is a hero. She donated one of her kidneys to save the life of her 18-year-old student, A’Ja Booth, who had been suffering from kidney failure since she was 10 years old. A’Ja Booth was a dance student at West Side Academy, an alternative high school in…

The 14-Year-Old Who Developed a Groundbreaking Surgical Technique for Hysterectomy Procedures

New AfricaJune 15, 202517 mins

In 2009, at the remarkable age of 14, Tony Hansberry II achieved a groundbreaking feat in the medical field by developing a novel surgical technique that significantly enhances the suturing process for hysterectomy patients. This achievement, born of innovation and determination, has positioned Hansberry as a prodigy in the world of medicine and an inspiration…

Rwanda’s First Female Pilot at 24 years

New AfricaJune 15, 202506 mins

In a world where aviation is still largely male-dominated, Esther Mbabazi stands as a beacon of inspiration and progress. At just 24 years old, she made history by becoming Rwanda’s first female commercial pilot, breaking barriers and proving that dreams, when pursued with determination, can soar to incredible heights. A Dream Takes Flight Esther’s passion…

At Age 20, He Became South Africa’s Youngest Doctor

New AfricaJune 15, 202528 mins

Dr. Sandile Kubheka’s name is etched in the annals of South African medical history. At just 20 years old, he became the youngest person to qualify as a doctor in the nation, graduating from the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in 2013. This remarkable achievement is just the…

Nigerian student Victor Olalusi, scores 5.0 GPA in Russia, first in the world

New AfricaJune 15, 2025210 mins

Victor Olalusi is not your average student. He is a genius who has achieved remarkable feats in his academic journey. He is the first person in the world to score a perfect 5.0 GPA in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow (RNRMU) in 2013 . He was also the best…

27-year-old Emma Theofelus is Africa’s Youngest Serving Government Minister

New AfricaJune 15, 2025010 mins

Emma Theofelus is a Namibian politician who made history in 2020 when she was appointed as the deputy minister of Information, Communication and Technology at the age of 23. She is the current youngest woman government minister in both Africa and Namibia, and one of the most influential leaders on the continent. In this blog…

Exceptional Nigerian Scientist Secures Three Master’s Scholarships Simultaneously in Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland

New AfricaJune 15, 202508 mins

In the realm of academia, there are individuals who not only break barriers but shatter expectations. Ngozi Peace Edum, a brilliant Nigerian scientist, stands as a testament to resilience, determination, and academic excellence. Recently, Ngozi achieved a remarkable feat by securing not one, but three Master’s scholarships to pursue her passion for environmental studies in…