A Nigerian boy is being celebrated after he broke two academic records in his school in the United States.
18-year-old Timi Adelakun became the first black valedictorian of South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida. Also, he made history again by having the highest GPA ever recorded at the school.
“Coming from a low-income community, it means a lot in general because of the way I was brought up,” Adelakun said in an interview ABC News.
Timi, who has a 5.604 GPA, is the youngest child of three siblings and neither of his parents attended college.
He said that his major accomplishment is somewhat bittersweet because his father – who was deported over a decade ago – won’t be there to celebrate with him.
Adelakun’s achievement comes after years of financial struggles.
At his young age, the teenager has had to help his mum pay bills by engaging in side hustles, such as graphic design and photography. To save money for the family, he sometimes walked to school if he missed the bus.
Congratulations… Your path is made open by the almighty God. Excellent job bro!
Bravo, my son! God Almighty will take you to the height He prepared for you in Jesus glorious Name! It is now obvious that obstacles alone do not necessarily deter anyone from attaining the height of their glory. Our determination is a second factor and ultimately God’s decision prevails. I thank God for you that today you are taking a way the very sad and gloomy cloud of tidings and feelings in the heart of the Yoruba Nation, Nigerian peoples and African continent and the world in general. This one good story of joy tells me that there are more on the way. God bless you Timi.