Nigerian 9-year-old boy graduates from American high school, prepares for university

A 9-year-old Nigerian American boy based in the United States, David Balogun, has graduated from his high school, Reach Cyber Charter School.

In a TikTok video posted by @shatariajaynaybunch, the boy was seen with his parents and some of his teachers had commendable words to say about his intellect.

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According to the viral clip, David Balogun is a lover of science and computer programming; he has an extraordinary ability to comprehend concepts beyond his age. David took classes remotely from his home and expressed that he wants to be an Astrophysicist to study black holes and supernovas.

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His parents have advanced degrees but even his mother admitted that her son’s brain was too advanced with the unique ability to comprehend a lot of concepts that are even sometimes beyond her understanding. His parents are said to be on the lookout for colleges and universities that are the right fit for him. His father said: “Throw my 9-year-old into Havard while I’m living in PA? No!”

Many are expectant to see what he can do as he is said to also be a lover of sports, and piano.

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Reactions from netizens

@donttrustyourbetters: “What an extraordinary you man! Power to you young sir – go achieve your dreams”

@ukspark3I: “So proud of him..our children are advanced in their knowledge, many of us don’t know how to guide that without external influences”

@floydduckett23: “congratulations family great job”

@honiepie9953: “Well done continue with your good”

@wobomqbagor: “Another Nigerian. more hit!! more wins lets go”

@user263541061630: “Black are genius”

@mobol: “one of ours, proudly Nigerian”

@locusamygdala: “Nigeria to the world”