Former Achimota rastafarian student Tyrone bags $1.4 million worth of US scholarships
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I spit on sick dog prophet mohammed
Religious and cultural imperialist fanatics masquerading as educationists nearly thwarted the efforts and marred the success story of this brilliant young man. But for the resilience and enlightenment of his dad who took them ...
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Ghanaians are very judgemental but they will look past a bald criminal like nana addo. Tyrone will out plenty to shame.
He totalled the awards from multiple universities it's not from a single university.
Enemies are not God! God lives in no man's pocket! Even Jesus said mind the words coming from your mouth not what goes in to your mouth. Being a wee smoker or whatever doesn't mean you are nothing. And always remember not a ...
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When religious fanaticism overshadows common sense the sensible ones who are not delusional and are focused succeed. We are proud of you Tyrone.
l knew this guy will make Ghana proud and disgrace those naysayers.Wear your dreadlocks and go on . It's only in Ghana that headmistresses are against people wearing dreadlocks.
WHAT A SUCCESS STORY..... THIS YOUNG LAD IS TRULY BLESSED
You have spat on Dame's face
Religion is a private affair. Well done. Young man continue to focus on your education. Let a thousand Tyrones bloom! Good luck.
TEACH IN CANADA
NGOs in CANADA need both qualified and unqualified teachers who can teach Orphans and disabled children basic Maths, English, Science or IT, They are paying for the Expenses including the plane tickets .
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This kid should just hush and go to school. Why put so much spotlight and attention on yourself?
SKIN PAIN
HE IS LETTING HIS LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN SO THAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU SHOULD SEE HIS GOOD WORKS SO SAYS THE BIBLE
EVEN YOUR TRIBAL GOOD FOR NOTHING VILLAGE GIRLS SHOW THEIR BUSH VILLAGE SKILLS JEALOUSY
Aboaba @K Black. Is the boy a journalist? People are reporting news on the guy. But because you bagged a chain if failure grades, you cannot appreciate. Fool.
"In a post shared on X on wednesday.....he disclosed that....," so this article was written on the student's post on X. Typical Ghanaian.....quick to criticise slow to figure it out.
K Black , ad3n ?
Is this the same SHS that the Ndc is saying it has spoiled that they are coming to reset it? By Apaak and Mahama. A FREE SHS product who has beaten over 1500 students all over the world. Ndc never again.
See how foolish you because you get money not earn chop money so you are ready to put your unborn kids into slavery for you idiotic party colors!
TESTAMENT TO FREE SHS. A VERY VERY GOOD POLICY.
That boy is already clever before he was admitted at achimota, otherwise name another student of that 'ugly' SHS who has achieved similar feat. SHS banza!
@ Onipa nua
So you mean John Mahama is naturally dumb that is why his father transferred him to Tamale to continue his secondary education there.No wonder he got weak A Level grades to UG to study history.
Why did he not stay at home and write as private candidate?
@Agbenyo
Did you do basic math s(fractions and percentages)in school?. Some people are naturally good so no matter how rotten the system is, they can still overcome it. This is where percentage counts. Illiterate!. We are t ...
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No it is rather the guy NPPIGS asked achimota to deny him admission because of his rasta. Gyimigyimifuo, the guy shamed you all NPPIGS. Tweaaaaa npp never again
@Agbenyo. Political junkies like you are the equivalence of ostriches with beak and head buried in the sand!
And these good for nothing and barbaric NDC people keep talking down on the free SHS
Defied all odds. Lost for words. Keep shining bro
All these praises will come to nothing if Tyrone and Amoani another intelligent WASSCE product fail to come back after their courses.We all know the Western World they will do everything to keep them after their courses.I wis ...
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This a great lesson to be learnt by all. Never judge a book by its cover.
A proof of his life and death matters for us all to emulate. He was nearly affected by the so called disciplinarians of achimota school. He has surprised many people with his talents in the academic community. Heaven helps ...
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Rasta man vibration Positive Vibration
Congratulations marguy
I thought the free SHS students are academically poor and only copy during exams.
So if he had decided to attend one the universities which could only be the case, how was he going to bag USD1.4m as scholarship? He could enjoy only one (1) scholarship but not the entire scholarships from the various univer ...
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Chill. It’s done the world over. Unless you didn’t know already, no college education can cost 1.4 million USD in total. Not even the ivy leagues. Allow the boy to shine.
Bravo! For your acceptance to an Ivy League University like UPenn.God bless you for making supporters of the free senior high school proud.Please,keep up the hard at UPenn too...
Idiot you are about 20s year old ,if you have a kid in this fake shs you will know we are paying a lot money than NDC time !
Well done son. You have done well. God bless you and your faith
Nana Addo free SHS and double track system all the way has produced fantastic performance student bag unprecedented scholarship in the USA.Mahama must be ashamed of himself for criticizing Nana Addo free SHS policy.
@ Afro Moses
Ignore John Dramani Mahama he's a frustrated drunkard.Discerning Ghanaians no more regard him.
NPP turned their supporters into zombies. They need help
Which free SHS teaches SAT?
When will NDC zombies will be humble…. So sad they can analyze… how can bad SHS help student to even sit for SAT? Oh NDC people and ignorance
Kumi stop fooling wai
In Ghana, sometimes some wicked guys just look at your name or appearance and hate you. My daughter was wearing a veil and we went to one of the public institutions to make some enquiry, but the receptionist there didn't welc ...
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But why wear a veil, is she an Arabian?
Bravo. Who was his lawyer in Ghana. Fact check should find out and tell us. That lawyer did very well for Tyron in court
His lawyer ought to be commended for sure go higher my gee.
RASTAFARIAN IS INPSPIRATION FROM THE HOLY BIBLE,BEING BLACK HISTORY,PERIOD!!!!!!!SAMSON WITH DREADLOCKS,A BLACK MAN,RULED ISRAEL FOR TWENTY YEARS,READ THE BOOK OF JUDGES.
JESUS IS BLACK WITH WOOLY HAIR,READ REVELATION.
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Fly higher bro !!
You are destined for greatness
We need to sit up as a country and seriously re-examine some of our school/religious rules we impose on students. Times have changed...
Another Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Einstein, Mozart, Wright bros, Dangote etc etc in the making. God pls protect this guy in all ways, forms or shapes. Our eyes are on you LORD.
We under value and under use human resources here. Those who are sensible and know the value of human resource will definitely win the day. Will get all sorts of favor if Akuffo Addo is part of my name , especially, as he is ...
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Congratulations to Mr Tyrone for the scholarship awarded to him. But the headline is wrong. The scholarship is not $ 1.4 million. He applied for different colleges and all the 4 colleges awards come to that amount. He is actu ...
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His lawyer in Ghana was David Adawuda an NDC lawyer
Let us ask Mahama whether this young man pass his WASSE on merit or he was helped by his teachers and invigilators. Let's give praise where it is due please
Congratulations!
$1.4 million? Why are going to study in space?
Ghana must never discriminate. It is the shallow-minded that discriminate. Congrats Tyrone.
This goes to speak volume to Ghanaians that, outward appearance alone cannot be used to judge one's capabilities. Most people in Ghana especially the Christian community frown on people with dreadlocks but they fail to realiz ...
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God bless you and never ever step in Ghana again because the fools over there think Rastafarians are wee smokers. Ghanaians should know that in USA Rastafarians could be found in top positions across the spectrum of the count ...
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Rasta doing great whilst Sakoras are stealing Ghana money. Lesson To all the fools who didn't want this boy to get admitted to high school because of his hair...
I.hope
after your studies you will not return to Ghana as a CIA recruit to undermine the peace and economic progress of Ghana. You will not be a mole for the CIA against your own country
THIS GUY IS SHADY!!
This guy is either being trained as an agent by the States or there must be something sinister going on behind the scenes. Ghanaians don't think!!
Your future is great boy . Study hard and Fortune 500 companies will run to you before your final year . UPenn is a great school and it used to be the number one school that has produced the highest number of billionaires in ...
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Your future is great boy . Study hard and Fortune 500 companies will run to you before your final year . UPenn is a great school and it used to be the number one school that has produced the highest number of billionaires in ...
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Bravoooo! Wow!! Soo so proud of you! God bless saaa!
Some Great News and good fresh air. Well done rasta !
That's great we are proud of you, continue to focus. God bless
A spit in the face of the Attorney General
It's only in Africa that black kids can't wear their natural hairs BUT cocassian, Hispanics, German shepherd's, rottweilers can wear their naturals n it's OK!! This to moi is Beloni!!!!!!!
Congrats and best of luck. You may want to consider majoring in Engineering in addition to your Computer Science discipline. Just some food for thought, for you have the ability to achieve lofty goals.
This guy is the next big thing. Shame on the government and the management of Achimota school
That's why npp and ndc has taken us for granted. Politically he has become a tool to manipulate our internal affairs for their interest of the foreign powers. Through him they have already spitted on our culture and values. A ...
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