Kogi-Born University of Benin graduating student, Emmanuel Oluwasayomi Ahmadu popularly known as “Mr Voiceover”, from department of Mass Communication who recently won an international award as Student Brand of The Year West Africa on West African Citizens Awards 2018, who was trending in the news for revealing during his interview at the award ceremony in Lagos, that his journey to the limelight did not come so easy, as he had suffered several setbacks amongst which he wrote o’level exams 17 times. He confirmed the authenticity of the news to clarify all doubts via a phone call by our news correspondent.
Mr Voiceover who was surprised at the reactions the news caused on the internet said that a lot persons misinterpreted the news.
He explained that O’level examination has to do with all examination requirements for entry into Nigeria higher institutions. These include but not limited to WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, WAEC GCE, NECO GCE and JAMB.
“I wrote all these exams altogether 17 times in 5 years. The ordeal was not one I could wish my ‘worse enemy’ to face,” he said.
The terrible experience hit him as a result of family crisis making him to attend 16 primary schools and 14 secondary schools, which he said he would not want to explain further on phone because it would make him weep.
“I want to encourage as many who are going through challenges, even more terrible than mine to look up to God and never to give up. According to the popular axiom that says nothing last forever. The same applies to your current challenges. Do not give up!,” he said.
According to him, he said he is opened to interview invitations from Radio stations, Television stations, Newspaper houses, Websites/Blogs and other media channels in Nigeria and beyond geared towards inspiring other individuals faced with related situations or more terrible circumstances, fondly experienced by the youths. He further stated that just like everyone saw his story as inspiring, he needs support to keep up too.
Mr Voiceover asked for support towards his career and his numerous innovative projects at hand, even now that he has just graduated from the University.
He ask for follow on his social media channels.
Instagram: @mr.voiceover
Twitter: @mr_voiceover
Facebook: @sir.voiceover
WhatsApp: +2348165501253
