Nigerian Student Graduates With Longest Name In The UK

A young Nigerian student has gone viral on TikTok for graduating with the longest name in the UK. Boluwatife Oluwasemilore Oluwadamilola Oyekunle Ayanfeoluwa Emmanuel Michael Oladele, recently graduated from Kent University in the UK, and guess what? His name stole the show and made history! You won’t believe it, but Boluwatife had not one, not two, but eight names on his graduation certificate! Talk about a name that’s a mouthful!

The University of Kent shared a video on TikTok where Boluwatife was named the student with the longest graduation name. In the video, young Boluwatife could be seen walking graciously to the stage as his name(s) were being called out. You could see the excitement in the crowd as the audience cheered while the host called out Boluwatife’s names one after the other until he got to the eighth and final name, Oladele. The video has since gone viral with over 500,000 likes and 5,000 comments!

Boluwatife was beaming with pride as he walked across the stage to claim his hard-earned diploma. It was a moment he’ll cherish forever, and who could blame him? Having the longest name on a graduation certificate is no small achievement!

Watch the moment Boluwatife was called [with all his names] to the stage to accept his diploma.

However, it wasn’t just Boluwatife’s record-breaking name that caught everyone’s attention; it was also the way the non-African presenter nailed the pronunciation of his Yoruba names. It was a pleasant surprise for many Nigerians who watched the video and saw their culture being appreciated and celebrated.

Beyond the fun and excitement, Boluwatife’s achievement carries a message of embracing one’s identity and heritage. It reminds us that no matter where we go, our roots play a crucial role in shaping who we are, and we should wear them proudly like a badge of honor.

Kudos to Kent University for fostering an environment where diversity is celebrated, and students can be themselves without holding back.