19-year-old Tolulope Ekundayo has earned a first-class degree in Accounting from Adeleke University, prompting widespread attention on social media. She has appealed for a scholarship abroad by tagging musician Davido, sparking a mix of supportive and critical reactions online about her request and its implications.
Tolulope Ekundayo, a 19-year-old accounting graduate from Adeleke University in Ede, Osun State, has captured national attention after celebrating her first-class honors on social media. Her post, which has gone viral on the X app, includes a plea for a scholarship to study abroad, tagging Nigerian musician Davido, whose father is associated with the university.
In her tweet, Tolulope expressed her strong desire for an international scholarship, stating, “For me, I need this scholarship abroad like crazy. Everyone who knows me knows I deserve this scholarship to study abroad.” This request for assistance has elicited a range of reactions from Nigerians online.
Several users responded with support and encouragement. Some praised Tolulope’s academic achievements and urged her to use her skills to help transform Nigeria’s economy. Others questioned the necessity of tagging Davido, while some expressed skepticism about who would address Nigeria’s issues if young talents like Tolulope left the country.
Humor was also prevalent in the reactions, with some users joking about the appropriateness of tagging Davido and the likelihood of receiving a scholarship. Other responses included questioning Tolulope’s approach and suggesting alternative actions.
Despite the varied responses, Tolulope’s achievement and her call for support highlight the ongoing discussions around higher education and international opportunities for Nigerian students.
