Refinedng Hall of Fame
Hello Refined Nigerians! This week, we featured fantastic wins across the creative fields of sports, advocacy, entertainment, literature, film, arts, and education. This week’s Hall of Fame celebrates astounding achievers that have made us proud as Nigerians. We are thrilled by their accomplishments and by our cause, we continue to celebrate them. See below for more details.
Victory Yinka-Banjo Gets 19 Scholarship Offers Worth More Than $5 Million from USA and Canada
17-year-old Victory Yinka-Banjo received amazing accolades after receiving 19 full-ride scholarship offers from universities across the United States and Canada. The high school graduate was offered more than $5 million worth of scholarship money for an undergraduate program of study.
10-Year-Old Tanitoluwa Adewumi is Officially a National Chess Master!
Tanitoluwa Adewumi has over the years received both national and international prominence for his excellent chess skills. The young lad who claimed the New York State chess championship at the age of eight recently won the CCFC G/30 Club Championships in Norwalk, Connecticut, earning a whopping 58 points and the title of National Master.
Tami has made a lasting impact on the students and others within the Fair Lawn community through getting admission offers from 14 colleges, including 5 Ivy League Schools.
16-Year-Old Amanda Amaeshi is Glasgow Times Young Scotswoman of the Year (SWOTY)
Nigerian-Scottish teen Amanda Amaeshi has been named Glasgow Times Young Scotswoman of the Year (Young SWOTY) 2020. Amanda is an inspiration to the society and world at large.
Olasupo Shasore’s Book, “A Platter of Gold” Gets Adapted into Documentary Film on Netflix
Olasupo Shasore’s book titled, “A Platter of Gold” has been adapted into a docu-series by Netflix; a global streaming platform. The docu-series titled, “Journey of an African Colony: The Making of Nigeria” is described as a goldmine by the writer.
Chet Bashari Anekwe Joins Cast of Tyler Perry’s TV Series – Assisted Living
Chet Bashari Anekwe, award-winning actor and filmmaker has joined the cast of the new season of Tyler Perry’s TV series titled “Assisted Living.” Chet Anekwe’s creative works span Hollywood, Nollywood and the New York Theatre.
Nigerians Who Made the 2021 NFL Draft
Following the 2021 National Football League (NFL) Draft announced virtually, seven Nigerians qualified in the top 3 rounds. They include Odafe Jayson Oweh, Levi Onwuzurike, Osa Odighizuwa, Ifeatu Charles-David Melifonwu, Azeez Ojulari, Temidayo Jordan Odeyingbo, and Joseph Ossai.
Congratulations to these achievers.