Son of Ghana Immigrants Accepted to All Ivy League Schools

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mugu1 10 years ago

what kind of dead brain reporters at all we have in Ghana

what kind of dead brain reporters at all we have in Ghana
Yoyo 10 years ago

There's nothing wrong with the writing. The source came from usatoday. Just stick with the article and stop all this negativity.

There's nothing wrong with the writing. The source came from usatoday. Just stick with the article and stop all this negativity.
Akos 10 years ago

It's refreshing to read something positive for a change. Congratulation young man!

It's refreshing to read something positive for a change. Congratulation young man!
Afia Maaboah, Italy 10 years ago

These NPP people have sharp bra and have transferred to their children. Empty headed NDC palm wine tapers shd learn from NPP kids

These NPP people have sharp bra and have transferred to their children. Empty headed NDC palm wine tapers shd learn from NPP kids
KWAKU 10 years ago

Afia, please put Ghana 1st.

Afia, please put Ghana 1st.
Bob 10 years ago

Is nursing considered medicine now? "He plans to study medicine as did both parents, and his parents are nurses". I'm a little confused.

Is nursing considered medicine now? "He plans to study medicine as did both parents, and his parents are nurses". I'm a little confused.
SARPONG 10 years ago

Is nursing considered medicine now?

Yes,both Medical Doctors and Nurses are in the medical field or Medical profession.

Yes, it is confusing but right.

Is nursing considered medicine now?

Yes,both Medical Doctors and Nurses are in the medical field or Medical profession.

Yes, it is confusing but right.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

THIS BROTHER GOT ACCEPTED INTO ALL 8 IVEY LEAGUES SCHOOLS? ...LOL
WAT APOR DID HE GET?...LOL
WELL DONE. GO TO THE SCHOOL THAT GIVES YOU THE MOST MONEY/FREE STUFF. WITH SUCH BRAINS, U SHOULDNT PAY A DIME FOR SCHOOL. BLESS!

THIS BROTHER GOT ACCEPTED INTO ALL 8 IVEY LEAGUES SCHOOLS? ...LOL
WAT APOR DID HE GET?...LOL
WELL DONE. GO TO THE SCHOOL THAT GIVES YOU THE MOST MONEY/FREE STUFF. WITH SUCH BRAINS, U SHOULDNT PAY A DIME FOR SCHOOL. BLESS!
JAK The Ripper 10 years ago

I bet my last pesewa those on this forum who are unimpressed by this young boy's achievement what institutions of higher learning(in fact universities) are classified as Ivy...

These are very exclusive schools that admit o ...
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I bet my last pesewa those on this forum who are unimpressed by this young boy's achievement what institutions of higher learning(in fact universities) are classified as Ivy...

These are very exclusive schools that admit only the super-brilliant... very bright high achieving scholars..
Mike Gizo 10 years ago

Super elite students are only admitted n they control the world

Super elite students are only admitted n they control the world
Shabi 10 years ago

Mike Gizo, if, as you say "Super elite students are only admitted n they control the world", then they are doing a pretty bad job at it.

Much as the young man is to be congratulated for achieving excellence and prominence ...
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Mike Gizo, if, as you say "Super elite students are only admitted n they control the world", then they are doing a pretty bad job at it.

Much as the young man is to be congratulated for achieving excellence and prominence in academia, I hope he does not end up like the myriad of obtuse African academics who cannot seem to be able to tell the difference between their backsides and their noses.

I also hope he is properly educated to understand that knowledge is imbibed to make the world a better place and not necessarily for greedy, narrow-minded self-serving purposes which ultimately defeats the purpose of knowledge.
AFRICCAAAAAA 10 years ago

Congratulations to him for getting into one of these schools. But we need to take this with a grain of salt. The only reason why this is making such big news is because he did something in his application that nobody ever thi ...
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Congratulations to him for getting into one of these schools. But we need to take this with a grain of salt. The only reason why this is making such big news is because he did something in his application that nobody ever thinks about doing and that is, he simply applied to all of them and from what i know, for the most part, if one can gain admission to Harvard, more likely than not, he or she may get into other Ivy Leagues. My point? We are lauding him for simply doing something nobody has ever thought of doing before either because they didn't think it was necessary to apply to schools that they are simply not interested in. In other words, a little comparative analysis will reveal that, in as much as he's endowed with great brains, this feat doesn't necessary give him the singular honor of being the "smartest" kid in the room when one considers all the other factors that may have contributed to this notoriety. Most people i believe do not see any value in applying to 8 Ivy Leagues because they are set on one or two and thats it. So a combination of his actions and other people's inactions has contributed to this notoriety.

Having said that, i think he needs to bunker down and step away from all the faux attention lest he gets distracted and looses his edge. Him and his family also have to be on the alert for detractors because this will win him some enemies. Some will try to marginalize him, some will try to use him, some will even try to assasinate his character. He should watch out for his own people, Ghanaians, Africans, African-Americans and other people of African descent. The least said about caucasians the better. He will end up with a white girl because of his prospects...lol...no doubt about that! They see moneyyyyy!!!

Congratulations to him again and wish him the very best of luck in everything. Hope he doesnt end up like one of those pawns.
Odiasembone 10 years ago

Mike G, quite hard to understand what you mean by some "super elite".. "control the world". In terms of what? Do you have a very good example? Tweeaaaaaaaaaa

Mike G, quite hard to understand what you mean by some "super elite".. "control the world". In terms of what? Do you have a very good example? Tweeaaaaaaaaaa
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

GOOD JOB BOY!!!!!!!!!!

GOOD JOB BOY!!!!!!!!!!
Shabi 10 years ago

Of what use is a super brilliant scholar if they end up like George Bush - or better-still, if they dont end up like Bill Gates. It would be interesting to know who and who in world affairs was an Ivy League student. Personal ...
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Of what use is a super brilliant scholar if they end up like George Bush - or better-still, if they dont end up like Bill Gates. It would be interesting to know who and who in world affairs was an Ivy League student. Personally I dont feel them and I dont give a toss about this Ivy League myth.

They have the Ivy League in America that creates their so-called elite and that country continues to exploit and meddle in the affairs of other countries with unnecessary wars that continue to kill so many thousands of innocent people? Tell me, what in the end is the essence of this Ivy League?

As far as I am concerned as an African, your Ivy League means as much or even less to me than Accra Ridge Church school. I do not see why that white cultural institution should carry any more weight or prestige than any other educational institution in any part of the world.

I think it would be better for you to start promoting local African institutions that are related to the much-needed development of Africa than the continued star-gazing and worshiping of other races and their institutions.

Havent Africans had enough of crawling on all fours after other races and their institutions as slaves? Aba! Get a life. Ivy League my ass.
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago

Not true. Not very long ago,.Some Jewish kids in Long island were charged with fraud. They were getting SAT sports from somewhere. This was helping them to ace the SATs with high grades. I'm sure this has been going on for yr ...
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Not true. Not very long ago,.Some Jewish kids in Long island were charged with fraud. They were getting SAT sports from somewhere. This was helping them to ace the SATs with high grades. I'm sure this has been going on for yrs. So evidently, not all the kids who get into ivy league schools deserve to be there. My niece went to Princeton. The stories I heard of these kids is just appalling. Boozing bi wetin......u think George Bush jr deserved to go to Yale?...muahahahahahahaa wa bon s3 kaya armpit. Most of these white kids use fraud means to get in. Once they come out, all they know is fraud on wall street etc....
pokie 10 years ago

HEY PROUD OF YOU MAN!!!!Just go get it!!! and Damn all those who have made negative comments.....Empty Brains,They don't even know wat an ivy league school is.

HEY PROUD OF YOU MAN!!!!Just go get it!!! and Damn all those who have made negative comments.....Empty Brains,They don't even know wat an ivy league school is.
Paa Joe 10 years ago

You reap what you sow.... the youngman gave his all and it paid off.
You can keep on sleeping, and play with your phone all day..... and you'll reap it's benefits!

You reap what you sow.... the youngman gave his all and it paid off.
You can keep on sleeping, and play with your phone all day..... and you'll reap it's benefits!
biko 10 years ago

Do nurses go the the farm and weed? In the USA there are nursing professors.

Do nurses go the the farm and weed? In the USA there are nursing professors.
Jack from Bukom 10 years ago

WAA LOOK all you hoes here hailing Ivy whatever I bet do not even a certificate from Bogwease training school.

WAA LOOK all you hoes here hailing Ivy whatever I bet do not even a certificate from Bogwease training school.
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago

Kwesi enin should dream of owning his own private hospital and his own musical orchestra

Kwesi enin should dream of owning his own private hospital and his own musical orchestra
Kportuphy 10 years ago

You're an idiot....nothing in your brains.Is a gardener working for the Ministry of Education not a civil servant ?; common-sense is not very common to certain people.

You're an idiot....nothing in your brains.Is a gardener working for the Ministry of Education not a civil servant ?; common-sense is not very common to certain people.
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago

I just saw him on nbc4ny with sheba Russell. This kid is dynamite.God bless him

I just saw him on nbc4ny with sheba Russell. This kid is dynamite.God bless him
appiah 10 years ago

Congratulations for great achievement. He has not only made the parents proud, but all Ghanaian s share in the honor.
I hope all our children are inspired by this. I also hope God's grace will attend this young man all his l ...
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Congratulations for great achievement. He has not only made the parents proud, but all Ghanaian s share in the honor.
I hope all our children are inspired by this. I also hope God's grace will attend this young man all his life.
mawriz 10 years ago

Who said Enin is NPP. Are there no NDC people with Akan sounding names?

Who said Enin is NPP. Are there no NDC people with Akan sounding names?
KELEVE KORMI 10 years ago

afia, wo gyemi ana? xeyaha, politis yieh? what has this got to do with ghana politics? you may go for head exams.

afia, wo gyemi ana? xeyaha, politis yieh? what has this got to do with ghana politics? you may go for head exams.
Kojo Billy Duncan 10 years ago

Well done. Sure you do not spend most of your time reading religious tracts like many young people in Ghana.

Well done. Sure you do not spend most of your time reading religious tracts like many young people in Ghana.
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago

Congratulations to the youngman and ALL our offspring who are working tremendously well with their education.
At least there is something beneficial to show for the plunder of our resources if Only these young ones will make ...
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Congratulations to the youngman and ALL our offspring who are working tremendously well with their education.
At least there is something beneficial to show for the plunder of our resources if Only these young ones will make a change in the Economies of the land of their parents birth.
Our Oil profits is just being recycled if you think about it.
Well Done, son!!!
Jonas 10 years ago

Yes, the srticle was culled from USATODAY and not a Ghanaian journalist writing it.Do you really think a Ghanaian journalist could write that?

Yes, the srticle was culled from USATODAY and not a Ghanaian journalist writing it.Do you really think a Ghanaian journalist could write that?
SARPONG 10 years ago

As a matter of fact, another Ghanaian 18 year old student by name Coffey at the Dallas Metropolitan area has also received acceptance letters from five Ivy league schools.

As a matter of fact, another Ghanaian 18 year old student by name Coffey at the Dallas Metropolitan area has also received acceptance letters from five Ivy league schools.
Menua Kwadwo 10 years ago

Oboho dehyee, have you realised the people who have come on here to diss the young man's achievements? Well, they are those who have been hammering on that Akans do not go to school. If they hear anything uplifting from the " ...
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Oboho dehyee, have you realised the people who have come on here to diss the young man's achievements? Well, they are those who have been hammering on that Akans do not go to school. If they hear anything uplifting from the "ranks", they start to hyperventilate and try all their might to belittle that achievement. We know them and their agenda!!!!!!!
SARPONG 10 years ago

Believe me, Ghanaian students in my neck of the wood here, mostly Akans are going to some of the best colleges in USA.

Go to Texas Tech at Lubbock, though not a Nationally known University academically but a great regional ...
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Believe me, Ghanaian students in my neck of the wood here, mostly Akans are going to some of the best colleges in USA.

Go to Texas Tech at Lubbock, though not a Nationally known University academically but a great regional University, and you can count about two hundred Ghanaian students with at least ten at Medical school.

Most of the time you don't hear about these young men and women holding the Ghanaian flag high, all you hear are the few ones who are not doing well. Maybe it is about time we start telling the success stories of these children.
mugu1 10 years ago

yoyo all those universities are illuminatie control schools nothing good will never come for Africans,for all yale,harvard and columbia these establishments are the owners of the planet

yoyo all those universities are illuminatie control schools nothing good will never come for Africans,for all yale,harvard and columbia these establishments are the owners of the planet
Kofi J 10 years ago

This is a great Achievement i wish all commenters give him a bit of hope in his future. He has done well
Congrats brother Job weldone

This is a great Achievement i wish all commenters give him a bit of hope in his future. He has done well
Congrats brother Job weldone
The Israelites 10 years ago

He is going to be trained to be a very good employee or a very good Self employed person. How I wish he will learn to take the American dream of being a Businessman or an Entrepreneur. The world is not ruled by degrees/academ ...
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He is going to be trained to be a very good employee or a very good Self employed person. How I wish he will learn to take the American dream of being a Businessman or an Entrepreneur. The world is not ruled by degrees/academics rather by those who can create- Entrepreneurs ha ha
Kofi of New York 10 years ago

And what did you do about what you claim it's "dead brain?" What realistic problem did you point out and what specific solution (if any) did you offer? Be intelligent like Enin and stop fooling yourself here. A young boy has ...
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And what did you do about what you claim it's "dead brain?" What realistic problem did you point out and what specific solution (if any) did you offer? Be intelligent like Enin and stop fooling yourself here. A young boy has excelled and instead of you congratulating him, you got the negative audacity to condemn the article writer. Is English our mothers' tongue? Please, give me a big break.
mugu1 10 years ago

many ghanaians infacts had walk through these kind of schools not from today yet turn round yourself and look at Africa richerst and very stable continent? what's happening to african people ? usa,europe & asia all depends on ...
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many ghanaians infacts had walk through these kind of schools not from today yet turn round yourself and look at Africa richerst and very stable continent? what's happening to african people ? usa,europe & asia all depends on Africa,only west Africa will feed shelter and cloths the whole Africa and europe technical knowledge is applied,those studends most times become agents who help to develop systems against their own motherland un aware,these students before completed their preconcieved mind set totally removed
Esi 10 years ago

Congratualation Enin! Good example to our kids.

Congratualation Enin! Good example to our kids.
MKE 10 years ago

WHY SON OF IMMIGRANTS? BULSHIT I SAY.. JUST SAY AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WITH GHANAIAN ROOTS OR ORIGIN HAS BEEN ACCEPTED INTO ALL IVY LEAGUE.. SIMPLE..

WHY GO TO THE EXTEND OF SAYING SON OF GHANAIAN IMMIGRANTS.. AND SO WHAT?

WHY SON OF IMMIGRANTS? BULSHIT I SAY.. JUST SAY AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WITH GHANAIAN ROOTS OR ORIGIN HAS BEEN ACCEPTED INTO ALL IVY LEAGUE.. SIMPLE..

WHY GO TO THE EXTEND OF SAYING SON OF GHANAIAN IMMIGRANTS.. AND SO WHAT?
anokwale 10 years ago

The young man and his Ghanaian parents have gone through quite a bit to reach this stage. Let the flag be held high whenever possible.

The young man and his Ghanaian parents have gone through quite a bit to reach this stage. Let the flag be held high whenever possible.
Akamai 10 years ago

Both parents are Ghanaians... If one was African American then he will be considered as such

Both parents are Ghanaians... If one was African American then he will be considered as such
Titi 10 years ago

He was born in America and that makes him African American, regardless his parental heritage.

He was born in America and that makes him African American, regardless his parental heritage.
anokwale 10 years ago

Are you essentially giving children of Ghanaians, Nigerians etc... the green light to simply throw away their heritage?? If they are talented and could contribute to the continent in a big way, engineering, football, medicin ...
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Are you essentially giving children of Ghanaians, Nigerians etc... the green light to simply throw away their heritage?? If they are talented and could contribute to the continent in a big way, engineering, football, medicine, computers would you reject them as African Americans? I am curious.
GHANAMAN 10 years ago

He better stay in the US. Don't think Ghanaians are fools. This

Freemasonries think they can fool us everytime. His parents are not the common struggling immigrants as the Usatoday would want us to believe.

It is just ...
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He better stay in the US. Don't think Ghanaians are fools. This

Freemasonries think they can fool us everytime. His parents are not the common struggling immigrants as the Usatoday would want us to believe.

It is just a ploy to introduce a future trouble maker to Ghana. G

hana will always belong to Ghanaians after that freemason, kufuor.
Titi 10 years ago

Omg, you're an idiot!

Omg, you're an idiot!
Aaron Steinberg 10 years ago

Reading these posts, the racist gentile SOB's!!

Reading these posts, the racist gentile SOB's!!
mugu1 10 years ago

ride on GHANAMAN

ride on GHANAMAN
biko 10 years ago

My daughter too has got admission to all the Ivy league schools she applied for this year. Other very great colleges have accepted her. I am for a fact a struggling immigrant. This schools are virtually giving her a free ride ...
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My daughter too has got admission to all the Ivy league schools she applied for this year. Other very great colleges have accepted her. I am for a fact a struggling immigrant. This schools are virtually giving her a free ride through college costing well over a hundred thousand dollars each academic year. It's like I am going to pay peanuts towards her college education. These are some of the things that make America a great nation. If you are poor and your kid is bright, help will be giving to you. These colleges have endowment funds running into billions of dollars. In Ghana bright kids whose parents don't have the money do not make it to college.
anokwale 10 years ago

You are not making much sense.

You are not making much sense.
afua joyce. 10 years ago

Kwasi you make us soo proud.

Joyce

Kwasi you make us soo proud.

Joyce
Musah 10 years ago

Good news, and congratulation.
Your father should be proud.
I will also say congratulation to his parents.
Allah Bless him

Good news, and congratulation.
Your father should be proud.
I will also say congratulation to his parents.
Allah Bless him
AdaBoy 10 years ago

You are probably the dead brain! The reporter has rightly described the young man as a son of Ghanaian immigrants and,if not,what is he? Why dont you celebrate his achievements instead of jumping onto your moral high horse th ...
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You are probably the dead brain! The reporter has rightly described the young man as a son of Ghanaian immigrants and,if not,what is he? Why dont you celebrate his achievements instead of jumping onto your moral high horse that goes nowhere?
Ghanaba 10 years ago

The uneducated swine!

The uneducated swine!
kwaku new york 10 years ago

This whole thing sounds very absurd what is AAL IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS? Jack in A merica we don't give a freak about all these. with the SAT my daughter got a year ago, she could have been accepted into any university in the unit ...
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This whole thing sounds very absurd what is AAL IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS? Jack in A merica we don't give a freak about all these. with the SAT my daughter got a year ago, she could have been accepted into any university in the united states but she chose to go princeton so why make a big deal of these or do you think every ghanaian domiciled in north america has time for these bullshits? its so pathetic you chose such a stupid topic to talk about. people went to Achimota school, mfantsipim, adisadel, presec etc and they are still struggling in life. do you think going to the elite schools make you a great person in life no..its all about your indivdual efforts. cut this shit out and let the kids do their job.
JOE 10 years ago

GOOD FOR YOU!!!

GOOD FOR YOU!!!
Serebour 10 years ago

Congrats bro.....go get them!! make mama Ghana and grandma Africa proud..

Congrats bro.....go get them!! make mama Ghana and grandma Africa proud..
Yaw Adutwum PhD 10 years ago

Congratulation to the young Ennin and his family. This is truly a dream come true!

Congratulation to the young Ennin and his family. This is truly a dream come true!
joe 10 years ago

good job

good job
Earl Jones 10 years ago

why is this news? Is it because he applied to 8 ivy league universities? Not sure I get the point!

why is this news? Is it because he applied to 8 ivy league universities? Not sure I get the point!
Serebour 10 years ago

and has OFFER letters from all EIGHT of them which is a rare feat

and has OFFER letters from all EIGHT of them which is a rare feat
Naasei 10 years ago

It's news because no one has ever applied to all 8 Ivy Unis (at least in NYC-his environs), and more so getting them all willing to admit him.

It's news because no one has ever applied to all 8 Ivy Unis (at least in NYC-his environs), and more so getting them all willing to admit him.
Kofi of New York 10 years ago

Jones, if you don't know this is a big news then you are dumb. It is a huge news because all over the world, from the over 330 nations on earth, not more than 5% intelligent students can gain admission letters from all Ivy Le ...
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Jones, if you don't know this is a big news then you are dumb. It is a huge news because all over the world, from the over 330 nations on earth, not more than 5% intelligent students can gain admission letters from all Ivy League Schools in America. Tell me just one person who got admission letters from all the above schools and I will send you a holistic Bible, $1,000 and 7 gospel CD's from New York.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

A lot of Ghanaian and other African kids are getting full scholarships to the Ivy schools lately. The fact that you live in Bronx and has not seen or heard anything about that does not mean it is not happening.

Watch this ...
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A lot of Ghanaian and other African kids are getting full scholarships to the Ivy schools lately. The fact that you live in Bronx and has not seen or heard anything about that does not mean it is not happening.

Watch this video and educate yourself that, it is not a big news. And she is a 15 yr old with Nigerian parents.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEEkVck-wlE

Congrats to her anyway.
Kofi of New York 10 years ago

You are uncouth and ignorant to think that this news happens all the time. I don't have time to watch your crappy video. The question is, mention just one student who was given admission to enroll into the the 8 IVY League sc ...
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You are uncouth and ignorant to think that this news happens all the time. I don't have time to watch your crappy video. The question is, mention just one student who was given admission to enroll into the the 8 IVY League schools. You are not a good thinker and you don't know how to analyze issues carefully than thinking that all Ghanaians living in New York are residing in Bronx. It could even be that you are in NY but not living in Bronx so what's the case? By the way, what's wrong with those living in Bronx? Isn't Bronx a good borough to live at? Why are you pegging and trivializing this young boy's profess discussion into such scanty pettiness? When people travel to a new nation, they decide where they want to live. For example, the Chinese are mostly living in China Town in Downtown Manhattan and in Flashing Av in Quuens. Again, Mexicans, PR, Dominicans, and all other Central and South Americans are mostly living in Washington Height, Harlem (in upper Manhattan of NY) and majority of them are also living in the Bronx. Do where they live make them more human-being than other people living in different boroughs?

Now, keep on reading and learn this: The argument I raised earlier is that it is not common to see a student offered admission to attend as many as 8 strong Ivy League Schools. On the other hand, your have twisted the argument to be "this is no news because there are Nigerians and other African kids in U.S who are always gaining gaining admission into Ivy League Schools". Have you seen your foolishness and ignorant? What you are saying has no prudent bearing on mine because I have NOT said it anywhere that 'no African student is admitted to attend Ivy League Schools'. At least, I have as many as 12 students in my Church who are all Ivy League students but the astonishing fact of Kwasi Enin's astounding is that he has been given admission to 8 solid Ivy League Schools, not one; not two; not three; and not 4 Ivy League Schools but 8. Now, tell me if you read to understand or you are just being jealous of this boy. Maybe, you are enemy to progress. Shame on you.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

The fact is many brilliant African students are sure of their admissions into these Ivy schools, so they don't waste money on 8 schools; they only choose 3 or 4 schools they like. You are too dumb.

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The fact is many brilliant African students are sure of their admissions into these Ivy schools, so they don't waste money on 8 schools; they only choose 3 or 4 schools they like. You are too dumb.

Applying to 8 Ivy Schools and being accepted by all does not mean anything. Dumbo!

let us pray that he would get a full scholarship into the one he likes. That is the most important thing.

Read this-- that should be the statement to be discussed. But you are too dumb to know that. In the end, he will go for the one that gives him some form of scholarship.

"In a phone interview, Enin said Princeton so far has offered the most generous aid package. But he has yet to get offers from Columbia, Cornell or Harvard."
Kofi of New York 10 years ago

You are evil person with nagging mental faculty. You started this saga by stating that the accomplishment of this young talented boy is "no news" and not "new", and that there are equally other African kids in U.S who have do ...
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You are evil person with nagging mental faculty. You started this saga by stating that the accomplishment of this young talented boy is "no news" and not "new", and that there are equally other African kids in U.S who have done the same attending Ivy League Schools. For example, you went further to mention a 15-year-old Nigerian kid you know attendingIvy League School. It was only when I pinned you to the wall that awoke you up scantily from your bare foot. Sadly, you have still not learned anything new. Just as I thought you would be thoughtful, reasonable and wise, you don't know any shame and you are still swinging with inconsistencies and diluted remarks.

Now, my brother, try to learn this because we all have to learn: When someone accomplishes laurels in life, never depict your unacceptable thought or don't show any sign that you don't respect or value such accomplishment, rather do all you can to offer the person your support. Or at least, you can congratulate him whether you like him or not.

Nonetheless, you also ought to learn that in sentence construction, one word can give a different meaning to a whole sentence or statement thus be extremely careful when before you jump the gun. If you hastily try to run on a firmly built bridge but pushes or shovel an old lady walking on that same bridge and finish your running, though you can have an award because you have outwitted your competitor but the fact that your running contributed to the fallen of an old lady, you would always be ashamed looking at your award. I'm not confusing you, but I want you to think well on the basis that your second and third arguments that it is meaningless for him to have applied to 8 Ivy League schools because at the end of the day, he will only attend one of the 8. Fine. But you are wrong. Your argument lacks validity because from your own preamble, in spite of all the 8 schools he applied, only one or few could offer him any laudable scholarship. Thus, you see, if he had just applied to one school, it could be deduced that the such single Ivy League school he chose would have given him admission without offering him scholarship. This means that from your own last paragraph, if he had applied to only Cornel or Columbia, he would have had admission but nobody knows if he would have had eye-pleasing scholarship. This is why I'm hitting home to inform you that his ability to apply for admission in all the 8 schools is a big plus, not a demise so don't undermine his wisdom for doing that.

Added to the above, I want to tell you that all the 8 schools have different competent admission counselors and as such they did not know themselves to reach simultaneous consensus to say hey guys, let's all give this Ening boy admission in all our Ivy League Schools. The truth of the matter is that each of the schools scrutinized his academic prowess and his community contributions before given him admission. My point is that it is not easy for a student to be offered admission into 8 great schools. May students apply to all the Ivy League schools but none of the schools admit them. Again, others apply to all of them but only one Ivy League School admit them. Other students also apply to all Ivy League Schools and only 2 or 3 give them admission. Thus, are you still not astonished that all Ivy League Schools have written admission letter to have this excellent chap in their schools? I tell you what, I don't think you have such a boy in your family and I don't think any of your family members applied to 8 Ivy League Schools and was given admitted by all the Ivy League Schools. And I'm optimistic that if this same boy you are disrespecting with impudence were in your family as your brother or nephew or son, you would have been elated. Think well!
Kofi Asare Michael 10 years ago

this guy is fucked up

this guy is fucked up
Earl Jones 10 years ago

I did not know until you said it that there are over 330 nation on earth and that intelligen students from these nations make applications to 8 ivy leagues schools in America. I also don't know that out of the 8 application e ...
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I did not know until you said it that there are over 330 nation on earth and that intelligen students from these nations make applications to 8 ivy leagues schools in America. I also don't know that out of the 8 application each intelligen person makes to 8 Ivy league school in America, not more 5% gain 'admission letters' from all the 8 Ivy league schools they apply to. You are right, I can't tell you 'just one person who got admission letters from all the above schools'. As such, you will just have to keep your holistic Bible, $1,000 (a lot of money) and your 7 gospel CD's from New York (I am a moslem by the way). Might need your 'CD's' anyway; I am dumb.
Kofi of New York, you are very intelligent.
Obenfo 10 years ago

Yes, it's really a big deal! As early as 7:30 am, whilst driving to work, I heard the news broadcasted on Bloomberg Radio. The boy must be congratulated, I've never heard anybody in that category.

Yes, it's really a big deal! As early as 7:30 am, whilst driving to work, I heard the news broadcasted on Bloomberg Radio. The boy must be congratulated, I've never heard anybody in that category.
mugu1 10 years ago

these schools will make them DUMN,these can't be considerd priority,beside informations control in these schools is out,you will collect all from the internet uncontrol

these schools will make them DUMN,these can't be considerd priority,beside informations control in these schools is out,you will collect all from the internet uncontrol
me kyiri nkwasiasem 10 years ago

The point is that he got accepted to all 8, you stupid fuck. Do us a favor and walk your dumb, jealous ass into some oncoming traffic.

The point is that he got accepted to all 8, you stupid fuck. Do us a favor and walk your dumb, jealous ass into some oncoming traffic.
Kofi of New York 10 years ago

I salute you and congratulate you for your excellent academic effort. We need such good learners to take up high positions in Ghana. I am therefore asking NPP to be fast and put their eyes on this young chap because the earli ...
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I salute you and congratulate you for your excellent academic effort. We need such good learners to take up high positions in Ghana. I am therefore asking NPP to be fast and put their eyes on this young chap because the earlier NPP recruits a lot more well educated youth, the better the future of the party would be brighter. Kudos, Enin.
Naasei 10 years ago

Wow Kwasi, we so proud of you, keep on going higher.......

Wow Kwasi, we so proud of you, keep on going higher.......
Yaw 10 years ago

This is very remarkable! Keep it up and when you eventually take up Medicine, let us continue to hear of great work coming from you.

This is very remarkable! Keep it up and when you eventually take up Medicine, let us continue to hear of great work coming from you.
opk 10 years ago

well done kwasi!

well done kwasi!
LONTO-BOY 10 years ago

Mr Kwasi Enin, congratulations! This is so inspiring and source of great pride as Ghanaian.

Mr Kwasi Enin, congratulations! This is so inspiring and source of great pride as Ghanaian.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

Even though, we tend to hear the bad side of African kids being murdered or sent to prisons here, I have come to meet a lot of black kids and I say a LOT, getting full scholarships into the Ivy leagues.

Where I have lived ...
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Even though, we tend to hear the bad side of African kids being murdered or sent to prisons here, I have come to meet a lot of black kids and I say a LOT, getting full scholarships into the Ivy leagues.

Where I have lived and schooled, it is common to see these kids going to Ivy Schools. It is all about right directions from the parents.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEEkVck-wlE
SARPONG 10 years ago

It is true Nyasasem, another young Ghanaian lady, 17 years and a guy by the same age were able to get admission to Columbia University and Darthmouth pre med programs last year from Dallas area. The young lady as a matter of ...
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It is true Nyasasem, another young Ghanaian lady, 17 years and a guy by the same age were able to get admission to Columbia University and Darthmouth pre med programs last year from Dallas area. The young lady as a matter of fact got admission to Columbia, Cornell, Princeton and Stanford and went to Columbia University. These Ghanaian children in twenty years time will change Ghana for the better.

Something great is happening to the Ghanaian community in Dallas as two lady Nurses in their thirties have also been admitted to Medical schools in Pennslyvania and Florida.
Prince 10 years ago

Unfortunately most of these African kids been born or raised here in the diaspora esp America that manages to becomes successful professionals arent coming back home to live their lifes. They may come for visit but majority w ...
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Unfortunately most of these African kids been born or raised here in the diaspora esp America that manages to becomes successful professionals arent coming back home to live their lifes. They may come for visit but majority will never try to make a living in Africa. That is the sad reality
Nyansasem 10 years ago

I am here in Canada and this chaps tops his gifted class all the time. He has been straight A from grade one. Now he is in grade 11 and has promised the parents to help him take the SAT this summer and top it off in January i ...
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I am here in Canada and this chaps tops his gifted class all the time. He has been straight A from grade one. Now he is in grade 11 and has promised the parents to help him take the SAT this summer and top it off in January if he does not ace it.

I used to advice black high students years ago in the States to think of the Harvard, instead of Howard. Some took my words and they have done great.

Also, when it comes to going back to school, I give it the Nigeria ladies. They no sabi anything, but all that they have a purpose and perseverance to achieve their goals. Yes, many Nigerian nurses have found out that it is easier to become doctors and they always going for it.

I have written about it here it is easier for Nurses to become medical doctors in North America. These nurses will be ahead of the young students when they get to clinical studies (3rd and 4th year of medical school)
SCYESHELLES ADAMS 10 years ago

Uh! Ghaaaana, is this worthy of any news at all, this is a very young man whose kind abounds everywhere among Africans residence in the US, just such news don't filter around this part of Africa. Why do Ghanaians love celebra ...
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Uh! Ghaaaana, is this worthy of any news at all, this is a very young man whose kind abounds everywhere among Africans residence in the US, just such news don't filter around this part of Africa. Why do Ghanaians love celebrations of mediocrity this much as though they are in competition with a persived nation elsewhere. This kind of jitters is the attribute of a country looking for recognition even where no serious events calls for attention. Ghana should wake up from seeking attentions for every little little achivements which means nothing to even the newest African State of South Sudan.
Linda 10 years ago

Oh hush up! Why bother reading if it serve no interest to you?

Oh hush up! Why bother reading if it serve no interest to you?
Rocket 10 years ago

Moronic FOOL!!!

Moronic FOOL!!!
American D 10 years ago

This deserves ALL of the attention. No only is he a Ghanaian American , he has done well, better than ALL american children, black, white, asian, and race.
This is something to be celebrated. More than being a BLACK smart ki ...
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This deserves ALL of the attention. No only is he a Ghanaian American , he has done well, better than ALL american children, black, white, asian, and race.
This is something to be celebrated. More than being a BLACK smart kid, he is just a SMART KID.

If you do not see and rejoice in the honor of this, then you are obviously not very worldly nor understand the importance and of being accepted into the coveted IVY LEAGUE school which even the RICH strive to get into.
Mike Olongo, USA 10 years ago

If this should be no news to Ghanaians as your comment tends to suggest please ask yourself why it should be news to such BIG media houses in the US such as USA TODAY, MSN etc.

If this should be no news to Ghanaians as your comment tends to suggest please ask yourself why it should be news to such BIG media houses in the US such as USA TODAY, MSN etc.
nhyira ba 10 years ago

I just can not believe some of the comments that I am reading from some people. This is a dream for a young guy. We need to be happy with him but rather others writing stupid comments. All that the demons want is to see a bla ...
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I just can not believe some of the comments that I am reading from some people. This is a dream for a young guy. We need to be happy with him but rather others writing stupid comments. All that the demons want is to see a black boys hands cuff behind them with cotiman. This is the best news we need to hear on tv not about killing and stealing.
mugu1 10 years ago

tribalisty mind set sinking the once the great Ghana

tribalisty mind set sinking the once the great Ghana
BE BOLD 10 years ago

Ghana did the same with the demise of Komla Dumor. We don't believe in ourselves so everything is big for us and when you speak against it, they brand you jealous!

Ghana did the same with the demise of Komla Dumor. We don't believe in ourselves so everything is big for us and when you speak against it, they brand you jealous!
the truth 10 years ago

Too many book worms and not enough problem solvers. That is the problem in Ghana today. We need problem solvers not graduate students with Phd's etc. If you can't use the knowledge you have to better the nation in a sustainab ...
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Too many book worms and not enough problem solvers. That is the problem in Ghana today. We need problem solvers not graduate students with Phd's etc. If you can't use the knowledge you have to better the nation in a sustainable way then you are nothing.

I want to hear that we have just identified the next Bill Gates, Steve Jobs etc. By the way some of these folks were college dropouts but they had a vision and ambition not for themselves but for mankind. Thats what Africa is lacking now, inventors, movers and shakers. We don't need anymore college grads.
Nigel 10 years ago

Well done young man and keep on moving higher. This is big deal and we as Ghanaians/ Africans are so proud of you .
Bless u too Kwasi ........

Well done young man and keep on moving higher. This is big deal and we as Ghanaians/ Africans are so proud of you .
Bless u too Kwasi ........
NANA KWAME 10 years ago

I went to an Ivy League University myself so I know how difficult it is to get into even one of them. You have really made your parents and Ghana proud. Their hard work did not go in vain. God Bless so you will become a ve ...
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I went to an Ivy League University myself so I know how difficult it is to get into even one of them. You have really made your parents and Ghana proud. Their hard work did not go in vain. God Bless so you will become a very renowned Physician someday.
Oheneba Osei Yaw Akoto 10 years ago

He's not an Ewe. which is a good thing! he's from the perfect race of Akans.

He's not an Ewe. which is a good thing! he's from the perfect race of Akans.
GODSWILL KENNETH 10 years ago

Oheneba Osei Akoto, lest I remind you that your Akan tribe is the most disgraceful and morally bankrupt in Ghana. Match the young man's achivements with the large number of young Akan girls prostitutes spread all over the wor ...
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Oheneba Osei Akoto, lest I remind you that your Akan tribe is the most disgraceful and morally bankrupt in Ghana. Match the young man's achivements with the large number of young Akan girls prostitutes spread all over the world from Germany to Holland, Burkina Faso, Togo, Nigeria, Gabon, Republic of Benin, Mali, Liberia, Guinea Bissau, Equitorial Guinea etc. Which other Ghanaian tribes destroys the image of Ghana internationally like your Akan tribe does,? You are a shameless Akan fool to compare your dirty Akan tribe with Ewes who are among the most decent tribes in Ghana.
JOE ATISO 10 years ago

YOU CAN'T EVEN SPELL PROSTITUTE (PROSTITUDE)AND YET YOU'RE THROWING THE FIRST PUNCH. EWES ARE AMONG THE DECENT TRIBES? I DARE YOU YOU TO COME OUT WITH SUPPORTING FACTS, IDIOT!

YOU CAN'T EVEN SPELL PROSTITUTE (PROSTITUDE)AND YET YOU'RE THROWING THE FIRST PUNCH. EWES ARE AMONG THE DECENT TRIBES? I DARE YOU YOU TO COME OUT WITH SUPPORTING FACTS, IDIOT!
HAMMER TIME 10 years ago

Prostitution is not restricted to one tribe and we have Ewe prostitutes all over the world too.

Source: GNA

Child prostitution rampant in Ho

The Volta Regional Coordinator of Victory Bible Church Reverend David E ...
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Prostitution is not restricted to one tribe and we have Ewe prostitutes all over the world too.

Source: GNA

Child prostitution rampant in Ho

The Volta Regional Coordinator of Victory Bible Church Reverend David Eleblu has said child prostitution was gaining grounds in Ho, Volta Regional capital.

He said though the practice was not openly known, it was a reality, which needed the collaboration of stakeholders to address.

Rev. Eleblu made the observation to the GNA when the Church feted over 600 street children, widowers and widows in Ho to climax its Easter Convention.

He said the situation was getting out of hand and called on churches and other non-governmental organisations to work together to curbing the practice.

“Some of these girls are getting pregnant and we need to offer them help now,” Rev. Eleblu said.

He said girls aged 12, 13 and 14 linger around drinking bars and ghettos at the central lorry terminal and offer themselves for money and that five of such girls and other homeless young people were being housed in his church and given skills and education.

Rev. Eleblu therefore urged churches to get to the ghettos and drinking bars around the central market and take young people off the streets.

At a public forum recently Madam Commend Akpelo, the Volta Regional Chairperson of the Coalition of NGOs in Health, also noted that it appeared some children were into prostitution in the Regional capital.

Speaking at the same forum, Dr. Atsu Seake-Kwawu, Ho Municipal Director of Health Services, appealed to NGOs working in the health sector to “do some field work” and come out with solutions to address child prostitution.

He said the presence of young girls at road junctions, drinking bars and in obscure areas late in the night was questionable and urged stakeholders to act quickly.

Dr. Seake-Kwawu said, “It is bad when you drive round town at night and see these girls in short dresses all over in obscure places.”

He said the situation accounted for many adolescents getting pregnant in the Municipality.

Dr. Seake-Kwawu said it was not surprising that between 13 and 20 per cent of pregnant women were girls in the Municipal area last two years.

He said only 1.7 per cent of adolescents in the Municipality accepted family planning in 2011 and called for “empowerment” of girls to curb teenage pregnancies and preventable diseases.

Dr Seake-Kwawu appealed to churches to establish youth friendly centres where young people could use their energies wisely.
rojo 10 years ago

i wonder what king of IQ some have. very low and mediocre indeed. what has this got to do with tribe. u are a very senseless and demeaning person next u have to think very deep. because maturity is worth it.

i wonder what king of IQ some have. very low and mediocre indeed. what has this got to do with tribe. u are a very senseless and demeaning person next u have to think very deep. because maturity is worth it.
Maame 10 years ago

Jones this is Great News .May be you don't understand what Ivy Leages College is.Congratulatios Kwasi and same to the parents I am also a nurse in New York and I am proud of you

Jones this is Great News .May be you don't understand what Ivy Leages College is.Congratulatios Kwasi and same to the parents I am also a nurse in New York and I am proud of you
Private Mensah 10 years ago

Hurry up and chose one

Hurry up and chose one
Barimaba 10 years ago

Congrats Young man;;;

Congrats Young man;;;
nsem pii 10 years ago

GREAT JOB. May God protect you on all your decision both beginning and end.

GREAT JOB. May God protect you on all your decision both beginning and end.
The truth 10 years ago

Take the one that gives u full scholarship or else you will live to regret. If I was to choose, I will pick Cornell for education or Harvard for the fame.

Take the one that gives u full scholarship or else you will live to regret. If I was to choose, I will pick Cornell for education or Harvard for the fame.
The truth 10 years ago

A 2200 SAT score is impressive, however since he want to continue on to med, I suggest he picks Harvard. Grade inflaitiom at Harvard will help him a lot. Cornell will ruin him, The school is too difficult. So Enin choose an e ...
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A 2200 SAT score is impressive, however since he want to continue on to med, I suggest he picks Harvard. Grade inflaitiom at Harvard will help him a lot. Cornell will ruin him, The school is too difficult. So Enin choose an easy school that gives u full scholarship ok. When u graduate only ur GPA matters for med school adm. I had a friend who scored a 2200 on SAT, went to an Ivy League and because of low grades he couldn't go on to study med.
seattle,wa 10 years ago

Goodluck kwesi thats a blessed talent, make most of it and fear nothing GOD is by yr side, guess the ure the one to salvage the family lose containers. fill it up to the brim with talent u can may GOD bless u and yr family as ...
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Goodluck kwesi thats a blessed talent, make most of it and fear nothing GOD is by yr side, guess the ure the one to salvage the family lose containers. fill it up to the brim with talent u can may GOD bless u and yr family as well whichever school u chose to go. thats kind of ghanainians we want. life we came to live, its worthed u just most of us who wants to do the same. blessed again. go for it, the diffrence in life some will bulgarlise some will stick to the books.
Frank-Medical Services International_ 10 years ago

"Son of Ghana Immigrants Accepted to All Ivy League Schools"
This make headlines news in Ghana..? By the way I was born in Ghana, A Ghanaian immigrant in USA, my son is a graduate of Havard Law School and my daughter a Medic ...
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"Son of Ghana Immigrants Accepted to All Ivy League Schools"
This make headlines news in Ghana..? By the way I was born in Ghana, A Ghanaian immigrant in USA, my son is a graduate of Havard Law School and my daughter a Medical Student at Brown University.....
This headlines news is crap....in USA we say "Just do it".......
After all this Ghana and most Africa adore even PHD'S and we call them Doctors...This is what you get with mass of uneducated population......
JB Ansong 10 years ago

It is not about a Ghanaian student going to study at Harvard: many Ghanaians have already studied there a lot are still studying there

The magic is the ALL universities of the IVY league have admitted him, something that ...
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It is not about a Ghanaian student going to study at Harvard: many Ghanaians have already studied there a lot are still studying there

The magic is the ALL universities of the IVY league have admitted him, something that HAPPENS very scarcely.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

The probability of ALL the 8 Ivy accepting you, if accepted by Harvard, Princeton and Yale is almost 100%. This is the reason why many don't waste money on numerous applications if they are sure of their admission into any of ...
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The probability of ALL the 8 Ivy accepting you, if accepted by Harvard, Princeton and Yale is almost 100%. This is the reason why many don't waste money on numerous applications if they are sure of their admission into any of the IVY School. Get that now?

But we wish him good luck
Proud Ashanti 10 years ago

This news is even on CNN and Yahoo news and you are here talking about your son who went to Harvard. How many people are able to achieve that? Why won't some Ghanaians learn to be appreciative? We are always trying to kill so ...
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This news is even on CNN and Yahoo news and you are here talking about your son who went to Harvard. How many people are able to achieve that? Why won't some Ghanaians learn to be appreciative? We are always trying to kill somebody's joy. Do you think a PhD is a mere feat? How should PhD holders be called?
mugu1 10 years ago

why not proud Ghanaian,are you ashame of being Ghanaian ?

why not proud Ghanaian,are you ashame of being Ghanaian ?
OSEI TAWIA JUSTICE (USA). 10 years ago

CONGRATULATION KWASI ENIN, GHANA AND AFRICA ARE PROUD OF YOU ESPECIALLY FANTIS.YES FANTIS ARE ALWAYS PACE SETTERS, WE LOVE YOU AND MAY GOD GUIDE YOU TO ACHEIVE YOUR DREAMS. KOFI JUMAH AND ASHANTIS SHOULD LEARN FROM THIS GREAT ...
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CONGRATULATION KWASI ENIN, GHANA AND AFRICA ARE PROUD OF YOU ESPECIALLY FANTIS.YES FANTIS ARE ALWAYS PACE SETTERS, WE LOVE YOU AND MAY GOD GUIDE YOU TO ACHEIVE YOUR DREAMS. KOFI JUMAH AND ASHANTIS SHOULD LEARN FROM THIS GREAT ACHEIVEMENT, BRAVO BOY.
Obiba JK 10 years ago

Enin is an Akan name, so he could well be from the Volta region for all we know. That said, lets all be proud of this boy's achievement because it does leave a good impression about Ghana and certainly helpful for generations ...
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Enin is an Akan name, so he could well be from the Volta region for all we know. That said, lets all be proud of this boy's achievement because it does leave a good impression about Ghana and certainly helpful for generations yet to come.
Judith Karikari 10 years ago

You are all wrong. He hails from the mountains - Mampong Akwapim

You are all wrong. He hails from the mountains - Mampong Akwapim
BULLET. 10 years ago

THATS MY BROTHERS SON..AND AM FROM THE VOLTA REGION.

THATS MY BROTHERS SON..AND AM FROM THE VOLTA REGION.
Asoka 10 years ago

OSEIKROM all the way

OSEIKROM all the way
NII 10 years ago

IS THAT NEWS? OH PLEASE

IS THAT NEWS? OH PLEASE
Obenfo 10 years ago

Bro., learn to honor people for their accomplishments and you'll also be honored in due course.

Bro., learn to honor people for their accomplishments and you'll also be honored in due course.
JOE ATISO 10 years ago

IT'S MORE THAN NEWS SO LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT! IT SEEMS YOU HAVE A HIDDEN BONE TO PICK SO COME OUT WITH IT AND STOP BEATING ABOUT THE BUSH....

IT'S MORE THAN NEWS SO LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT! IT SEEMS YOU HAVE A HIDDEN BONE TO PICK SO COME OUT WITH IT AND STOP BEATING ABOUT THE BUSH....
Linda 10 years ago

Africans and their jealousy. Again, don't read it or bother clicking on the article if it's no news to you.

Africans and their jealousy. Again, don't read it or bother clicking on the article if it's no news to you.
anokwale 10 years ago

You do not want someone to get credit but if someone insults Ghanaians, you will cite this young man as an example.

You do not want someone to get credit but if someone insults Ghanaians, you will cite this young man as an example.
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY 10 years ago

We must celebrate Ghanaian achievers, be they in Ghana or abroad.

We must celebrate Ghanaian achievers, be they in Ghana or abroad.
KnYc(USMC) 10 years ago

Come to Columbia, NY. Where you see what we are made of.

Come to Columbia, NY. Where you see what we are made of.
i ad 10 years ago

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Maa 10 years ago

I am sure your parents must be really proud of you. Please keep it up and do not forget that God is the source of your intelligence. Please give thanks to Him and make sure that you serve mankind with this great knowledge. I ...
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I am sure your parents must be really proud of you. Please keep it up and do not forget that God is the source of your intelligence. Please give thanks to Him and make sure that you serve mankind with this great knowledge. I do not know you but I am so proud of you my prayer is that one of my sons should be blessed like you are son keep it up
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

Way to go, young man. A job well done.

Way to go, young man. A job well done.
kodjo 10 years ago

ahh ghanaweb why. this copy and paste article from one irrelevant USA TODAY site wey u dey take worry wana ears? do we need to inform you that this is not the first time?

ahh ghanaweb why. this copy and paste article from one irrelevant USA TODAY site wey u dey take worry wana ears? do we need to inform you that this is not the first time?
K Addo 10 years ago

Many Ghanaians living in this part of the world have had their wards in similar situation but they do not make it public just because of the sake of the child (Protection). However if they chose to make it public to the detri ...
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Many Ghanaians living in this part of the world have had their wards in similar situation but they do not make it public just because of the sake of the child (Protection). However if they chose to make it public to the detriment of their own child its up to them(akok3 batan na 3nem ne mba)
Nana 10 years ago

Congrats - Hope he attends one of my alma matter (Yale and Harvard)

Congrats - Hope he attends one of my alma matter (Yale and Harvard)
RAMSEYER 10 years ago

Very impressive. Our kids should study and stop playing on their cell phones and computers. Nothing great comes on a silver platter. Condos Enin. I am really proud of you.

Very impressive. Our kids should study and stop playing on their cell phones and computers. Nothing great comes on a silver platter. Condos Enin. I am really proud of you.
Alberta Brew 10 years ago

Kwasi, I am so proud of you. In life, some will HATE you, some will LOVE you, some will FLATTER, some will SLIGHT so just trust in God and do what in right. May you make an informed decision. CONGRATS

Kwasi, I am so proud of you. In life, some will HATE you, some will LOVE you, some will FLATTER, some will SLIGHT so just trust in God and do what in right. May you make an informed decision. CONGRATS
OSO 10 years ago

Kofi Dubai now has a teacher.

Kofi Dubai now has a teacher.
jyga 10 years ago

Nice one. Proud of you son of Ghana.

Nice one. Proud of you son of Ghana.
Kosi Eningah 10 years ago

Everything be politics.

You Ghanaians have prepared a party card in the name of Kosidjeto Eninblakwa for him!

Everything be politics.

You Ghanaians have prepared a party card in the name of Kosidjeto Eninblakwa for him!
SAMUEL 10 years ago

It is so sad that such a wonderful achievement by this young Ghanaian has turned into a tribal issue for some fellow Ghanaians.

It is so sad that such a wonderful achievement by this young Ghanaian has turned into a tribal issue for some fellow Ghanaians.
GODSWILL KENNETH 10 years ago

Democracy is not helping Ghana and it will never do. Ghanaians are too tribalistic just little short of an open physical attack and if care is not taken there'll be a tribal confrontations someday. Ghanaian politics is negati ...
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Democracy is not helping Ghana and it will never do. Ghanaians are too tribalistic just little short of an open physical attack and if care is not taken there'll be a tribal confrontations someday. Ghanaian politics is negative and so shall be till eternity. Quite obvious Ghanaians are making no progress of any kind because of Pull-Him-Down politics which is affecting negatively everyday life of all Ghanaians.
Ben 10 years ago

Just Wonderful: Keep putting Ghana on the map.. I just love this

Just Wonderful: Keep putting Ghana on the map.. I just love this
Cornell 10 years ago

This is a serious accomplishment which reflects well on him and his parents. You can't achieve this kind of score without dedication and discipline. Congratulations to you young man and keep excelling in your new endeavour.

This is a serious accomplishment which reflects well on him and his parents. You can't achieve this kind of score without dedication and discipline. Congratulations to you young man and keep excelling in your new endeavour.
Nii Ayi 10 years ago

Kudos to you Enin!

Kudos to you Enin!
ONYAME NIPA(Man Of God)USA 10 years ago

GHANAIAN WOMEN ARE THE WORST

GHANAIAN WOMEN ARE THE WORST
Bismark 10 years ago

Congratulations

Congratulations
Yaa Yaa 10 years ago

Congrats bro, keep it up and shine forever.

Congrats bro, keep it up and shine forever.
NIPA 10 years ago

Ghanaians are a smart group of people, when given the needed opportunity and an enabling environment we can compete.

Ghanaians are a smart group of people, when given the needed opportunity and an enabling environment we can compete.
Balderash 10 years ago

Look at he kind of products they produce: wall street criminals, war mongers. Why is this even news? Big fu-cking deal? Does it mean Ghana has come out of underdevelopment. I know someone who went Oxford and Havard. She t ...
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Look at he kind of products they produce: wall street criminals, war mongers. Why is this even news? Big fu-cking deal? Does it mean Ghana has come out of underdevelopment. I know someone who went Oxford and Havard. She told me plainly Havard is overrated. If you want to be challenged academically go to Oxford. If you have lots of money, you can get into any prestigious American University. Good for the young man he is going to college but Ghana's problems have nothing to do with his personal or academic ambitions. We worship white man's icons too much. Most Ghanaian kids in America don't even see themselves Ghanaians. This is not supposed to be news.
anokwale 10 years ago

He has held the flag high and other American born Ghanaian kids will feel proud. This has been all over the news. This is news for the American born kids. They have something to boast about to their colleagues. You are bus ...
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He has held the flag high and other American born Ghanaian kids will feel proud. This has been all over the news. This is news for the American born kids. They have something to boast about to their colleagues. You are busy looking at this from a negative perspective instead of seeing what it does for self image and confidence.
AFRICCAAAAAA 10 years ago

Negative doesn't necessarily equate to false perspective though. I agree with you but i also see where he's coming from.

I hope he doesnt get distracted with all the attention hes getting. He doesnt need it at all.

Negative doesn't necessarily equate to false perspective though. I agree with you but i also see where he's coming from.

I hope he doesnt get distracted with all the attention hes getting. He doesnt need it at all.
AFRICCAAAAAA 10 years ago

I hate to admit but i agree with you to a point. Its not a big deal in the sense that education in and of itself is not a guarantee for success but we cant avoid the fact that hes academically gifted. Btw, George W. Bush went ...
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I hate to admit but i agree with you to a point. Its not a big deal in the sense that education in and of itself is not a guarantee for success but we cant avoid the fact that hes academically gifted. Btw, George W. Bush went to an Ivy League.

Ivy Leagues.....Got Money?!?! :-)
GOLD 10 years ago

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joe canada 10 years ago

good job son,you made me feel proud

good job son,you made me feel proud
JH New York 10 years ago

Congratulations,Guy ! But this is not news ;
though.
Over here,there is not a computer selection-
nonsense in this Country.You apply to the Schools of your Choice that very day you graduate from high school.

Congratulations,Guy ! But this is not news ;
though.
Over here,there is not a computer selection-
nonsense in this Country.You apply to the Schools of your Choice that very day you graduate from high school.
KA AKYIRE 10 years ago

YOU HAVE MADE ME PROUD. IT IS NOT A REPORT OF WAR, INSULTS, POLITICS HUNGER BUT THIS SHOW AFRICAN HAS ITS GOOD

YOU HAVE MADE ME PROUD. IT IS NOT A REPORT OF WAR, INSULTS, POLITICS HUNGER BUT THIS SHOW AFRICAN HAS ITS GOOD
Kanawu 10 years ago

What is the point of going to live in Ghana with LIARS, CHEATS & UNTRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE

What is the point of going to live in Ghana with LIARS, CHEATS & UNTRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago

These gh radio stations, media etc should interview the kid,parents. So they can tell us how they did this. This will help other gh parents and their kids. Too often, we hear of how the whites and Asians are so intelligent et ...
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These gh radio stations, media etc should interview the kid,parents. So they can tell us how they did this. This will help other gh parents and their kids. Too often, we hear of how the whites and Asians are so intelligent etc. Yet, no white or Asian kid has ever applied to and be accepted in all 8 ivys like ennin. Joyfm, asempa, highlife radio etc should give a 1hr interview to the parents and the kid.
Aaron Steinberg 10 years ago

Who are the cheats in this country, your gentile SOB's of parents!!

Who are the cheats in this country, your gentile SOB's of parents!!
CONCERNED CITIZEN 10 years ago

Great performance,Kwasi.Keep it up.You've made us proud. Congratulations to all Ghanaian youngsters who are excelling in the US.

Great performance,Kwasi.Keep it up.You've made us proud. Congratulations to all Ghanaian youngsters who are excelling in the US.
Aaron Steinberg 10 years ago

I'm equally proud of this young man, best wishes and move ahead with your head held high. Please don't consider politics.

I'm equally proud of this young man, best wishes and move ahead with your head held high. Please don't consider politics.
Yaw Lartey 10 years ago

Good for you Kwesi. But be committed to the profession or vocation that you'll finally chose. Medicine is a vocation/profession and the primary aim is to save and prevent life. Medicine is not for non-committed, the get rich ...
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Good for you Kwesi. But be committed to the profession or vocation that you'll finally chose. Medicine is a vocation/profession and the primary aim is to save and prevent life. Medicine is not for non-committed, the get rich quick, the infantile political -doctor whose greed, attracts him/her to strikes at the expense of the sick and the poor dying soul. Medicine is not for the arrogant, imposter or the boastful. Medicine is for those who practice it with passion and commitment.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

NANA, GO TO PRINCETON, WAI...

NANA, GO TO PRINCETON, WAI...
Nanasei 10 years ago

I wish I know what he wanna major. because each of them have their strengths. But I recommend Harvard

I wish I know what he wanna major. because each of them have their strengths. But I recommend Harvard
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

DID U READ THE ARTIKEL? THE BOY SAYS HE WANTS TO STUDY MEDICINE. IVY IS IVY SO IT DOSENT MATTER WHERE YOU GO. KWESI SHOULD GO TO THE SCHOOL THAT GIVES HIM THE MOST MONEY/BREAKS. RIGHT NOW, IT LOOKS LIKE PRINCETON IS LEADING T ...
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DID U READ THE ARTIKEL? THE BOY SAYS HE WANTS TO STUDY MEDICINE. IVY IS IVY SO IT DOSENT MATTER WHERE YOU GO. KWESI SHOULD GO TO THE SCHOOL THAT GIVES HIM THE MOST MONEY/BREAKS. RIGHT NOW, IT LOOKS LIKE PRINCETON IS LEADING THE OFFER SHEET. PRINCETON ALSO HAS A HISTORY OF SUPPORTING SMART BLACK KIDS MORE THAN THESE OTHER IVYS...
Kojo Asiamah Amponsah 10 years ago

You made us proud, thanks.

You made us proud, thanks.
ABRAHAMS 10 years ago

Hei! congrats young man. But first of all, you should have ditched all those 8 colleges. Apply to WEST POINT, and you are set for ever! both in civilian life, or in government. later on in life. THE SKY WILL BE YOUR LIMIT! YE ...
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Hei! congrats young man. But first of all, you should have ditched all those 8 colleges. Apply to WEST POINT, and you are set for ever! both in civilian life, or in government. later on in life. THE SKY WILL BE YOUR LIMIT! YEP, GO ARMY!
YAA BABY 10 years ago

Hei! congrats young man. But first of all, you should have ditched all those 8 colleges. Apply to WEST POINT, and you are set for ever! both in civilian life, or in government. later on in life. THE SKY WILL BE YOUR LIMIT! YE ...
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Hei! congrats young man. But first of all, you should have ditched all those 8 colleges. Apply to WEST POINT, and you are set for ever! both in civilian life, or in government. later on in life. THE SKY WILL BE YOUR LIMIT! YEP, GO ARMY!
ABRAHAMS 10 years ago

Hei! congrats young man. But first of all, you should have ditched all those 8 colleges. Apply to WEST POINT, and you are set for ever! both in civilian life, or in government. later on in life. THE SKY WILL BE YOUR LIMIT! YE ...
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Hei! congrats young man. But first of all, you should have ditched all those 8 colleges. Apply to WEST POINT, and you are set for ever! both in civilian life, or in government. later on in life. THE SKY WILL BE YOUR LIMIT! YEP, GO ARMY!
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

. soon, u will be sent to war torn country. only to come back with ptsd...massa, dont u see these army vets around with deranged abilities? look at john mccain...lol. i saw him in toronto in an upscale area called rosedale.he ...
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. soon, u will be sent to war torn country. only to come back with ptsd...massa, dont u see these army vets around with deranged abilities? look at john mccain...lol. i saw him in toronto in an upscale area called rosedale.he has a home up there...mccain aint right, you know
YAA BABY 10 years ago

Hei! congrats young man. But first of all, you should have ditched all those 8 colleges. Apply to WEST POINT, and you are set for ever! both in civilian life, or in government. later on in life. THE SKY WILL BE YOUR LIMIT! YE ...
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Hei! congrats young man. But first of all, you should have ditched all those 8 colleges. Apply to WEST POINT, and you are set for ever! both in civilian life, or in government. later on in life. THE SKY WILL BE YOUR LIMIT! YEP, GO ARMY!
Ede fu. 10 years ago

Congratulate the young man for a marvelous achievement and leave the tribal nonsense out of it. He is among some of the finest first and second generation of Ghanaians who our constitution says are not Ghanaians in the name o ...
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Congratulate the young man for a marvelous achievement and leave the tribal nonsense out of it. He is among some of the finest first and second generation of Ghanaians who our constitution says are not Ghanaians in the name of national security. How on earth ......
Nana Nkrumah 10 years ago

Well done gentleman!More grease to your elbows,God be with you as you pursue your dream of becoming a neurologist or cardiologist.Stay motivated and you shall succeed.

Well done gentleman!More grease to your elbows,God be with you as you pursue your dream of becoming a neurologist or cardiologist.Stay motivated and you shall succeed.
Kofi Asare Michael 10 years ago

you are a genius boy, i was even scared applying to university of Chicago for my law program because my counselor told me it was not easy but it turn out to be a different story when i went there by myself. Truly Ghanaian

you are a genius boy, i was even scared applying to university of Chicago for my law program because my counselor told me it was not easy but it turn out to be a different story when i went there by myself. Truly Ghanaian
SPIRIT MAN 10 years ago

That is what I am talking about. These are the type of students and performance we want to see in Ghana education system. Well done and continue shining

That is what I am talking about. These are the type of students and performance we want to see in Ghana education system. Well done and continue shining
KKKK 10 years ago

Small body big brains. Given the right enviroment Ghanaians are second to nobody in any human endeavor.

Small body big brains. Given the right enviroment Ghanaians are second to nobody in any human endeavor.
SEI SIBEY-BOSTON, MASSSACHUSETT 10 years ago

U BET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

U BET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Musa Adam 10 years ago

Enin, that's wonderful! I advise you to choose HARVARD. Its the BEST

Enin, that's wonderful! I advise you to choose HARVARD. Its the BEST
nhyira ba 10 years ago

congratulations young man. Keep the flame burning.

congratulations young man. Keep the flame burning.
Me,Myself & I 10 years ago

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ibn Batuta 10 years ago

Congrats to Kwesi and his family for this wonderful news. Wish you the best of good health as you embark on a road of excellence. May the good Lord continue to bless and reward you for all your hard work.

Congrats to Kwesi and his family for this wonderful news. Wish you the best of good health as you embark on a road of excellence. May the good Lord continue to bless and reward you for all your hard work.
ASH 10 years ago

He is a disciplined child. Congratulations to the family.

He is a disciplined child. Congratulations to the family.
Happy 10 years ago

You are a real human kind.You made us all proud.Keep on boy.

You are a real human kind.You made us all proud.Keep on boy.
KOFI- ATLANTA. USA 10 years ago

IT IS ALL BECAUSE THIS YOUNG MAN LISTENED TO HIS PARENTS.

IT IS ALL BECAUSE THIS YOUNG MAN LISTENED TO HIS PARENTS.
AKWELE 10 years ago

You make us all proud. Keep up the good works!This is a big deal!

You make us all proud. Keep up the good works!This is a big deal!
Norley 10 years ago

Consider Princeton and post grad at Harvard. The financial support package is a factor. Congratulations.

Consider Princeton and post grad at Harvard. The financial support package is a factor. Congratulations.
BIBINI 10 years ago

FOR A CHANGE POSITIVE NEWS FOR ALL GHANAIANS. WE FIGHT AND CALL EACH OTHER NAMES BUT WHEN THE STORY CALLS FOR PRIDE WE ALL STAND BEHIND YOU 100 PERCENT. CONGRATS MY FRIEND

FOR A CHANGE POSITIVE NEWS FOR ALL GHANAIANS. WE FIGHT AND CALL EACH OTHER NAMES BUT WHEN THE STORY CALLS FOR PRIDE WE ALL STAND BEHIND YOU 100 PERCENT. CONGRATS MY FRIEND
Adjoa 10 years ago

You are a positive role models for the younger generations,BRAVO!

You are a positive role models for the younger generations,BRAVO!
Alomo Gyata 10 years ago

Kwasi, WELL DONE! May God Almighty, guide you through your studies. The same goes to your parents. They nurtured you well and you listened to them. You've lifted high the flag of Ghana. AYIKOO.

Kwasi, WELL DONE! May God Almighty, guide you through your studies. The same goes to your parents. They nurtured you well and you listened to them. You've lifted high the flag of Ghana. AYIKOO.
Reeling 10 years ago

'African electronics' got him the spots. Who said juju doesn't work ? Hehehehe.after the parents spirirual consultation with the prophet/Odifuo and all the ' akwankywr3, he finally got it.
The sign boards have become many a ...
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'African electronics' got him the spots. Who said juju doesn't work ? Hehehehe.after the parents spirirual consultation with the prophet/Odifuo and all the ' akwankywr3, he finally got it.
The sign boards have become many and some are really working! Who says there's nothing, we won't lock our doors and cross check if it's well locked by moving the door handle. It's his we believe there is something spiritual or otherwise lurking out there at night or day.
Hmmm, nsem piiiii
FRANCIS 10 years ago

keep it up young man, you make Ghanaians happy

keep it up young man, you make Ghanaians happy
Lord Tennison 10 years ago

Congrats!!!!If you are smart,you are just smart.It has nothing to do with the color of your skin.
Way to go!

Congrats!!!!If you are smart,you are just smart.It has nothing to do with the color of your skin.
Way to go!
rojo 10 years ago

@oheneba.....we need matured and sensible people to always bring ideas to move this nation forward but not low thnking low self esteem ones who are always persuaded by primitive thinking like tribal differences etc as u have ...
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@oheneba.....we need matured and sensible people to always bring ideas to move this nation forward but not low thnking low self esteem ones who are always persuaded by primitive thinking like tribal differences etc as u have just done. mediocrity will destroy u. jst grow up.
GHANAIAN IN DIASPORA 10 years ago

HARVARD
HARVARD
HARVARD

HARVARD
HARVARD
HARVARD
Policeniba 10 years ago

Nice one Mr and Mrs Enin keep selling your son on the world stage , and surely , you will find evil buyers who will pay anything to destroy his progress. Be modest about your achievements and the world will seek you. Be loud ...
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Nice one Mr and Mrs Enin keep selling your son on the world stage , and surely , you will find evil buyers who will pay anything to destroy his progress. Be modest about your achievements and the world will seek you. Be loud and the world will shut you up in a closed casket.
I am currently studying my MSc at one of the world leading Economics schools in the UK on free scholarship due to my bachelors achievements, but this is surely not news for the world. Word to the wise.
Amada 10 years ago

While congratulating the young man for gaining admissions into prestigious American universities, I am somehow disappointed at the excitement being brewed by the reporter on this "feat", for the simple reason that Ghanaians d ...
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While congratulating the young man for gaining admissions into prestigious American universities, I am somehow disappointed at the excitement being brewed by the reporter on this "feat", for the simple reason that Ghanaians do not know how many of their own in the Western World have pernetrated deeply into the cream of the best of Western and American universities with GREAT academic successes and international respect and recognition. Indeed, a prophet being in honour everywhere except his own home and among his own people, our country is governed by mediocre brains for fear of excellence, and that is why in 2014 admission of a Ghanaian in US Ivy League Institutions makes so much noise. It should be more than enough when you know whom you are. Do we?
Nii 10 years ago

Great! Shows what our children can achieve giving the chance. Well done son. Is a big scarified for the parents but it can be done. "Yes we can". We scarified to take our son through private education and he’s on his way to ...
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Great! Shows what our children can achieve giving the chance. Well done son. Is a big scarified for the parents but it can be done. "Yes we can". We scarified to take our son through private education and he’s on his way to one of the best UK Universities for PHD.
Akiola Narte 10 years ago

that is really amazing and God richly blessed him and his parents

that is really amazing and God richly blessed him and his parents
SEI SIBEY-BOSTON, MASSSACHUSETT 10 years ago

KWASI, PLEASEEEEEE! COME TO BOSTON SO THAT I CAN PAY U A VISIT AS A PROUD GHANAIAN ANY TIME U ARE CHANCED TO BE ON (HARVARD) CAMPUS.

KWASI, PLEASEEEEEE! COME TO BOSTON SO THAT I CAN PAY U A VISIT AS A PROUD GHANAIAN ANY TIME U ARE CHANCED TO BE ON (HARVARD) CAMPUS.
OREDIA LILY 10 years ago

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU KWASI!!!!!! YOU HAVE REALLY INSPIRED A LOT OF US IN GHANA.WE THANK GOD FOR YOUR LIFE. JUST KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP AND PLEASE DON'T REST BECAUSE OF THE PRAISES. LET IT BE A REASON TO MOVE HIGHER. ...
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I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU KWASI!!!!!! YOU HAVE REALLY INSPIRED A LOT OF US IN GHANA.WE THANK GOD FOR YOUR LIFE. JUST KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP AND PLEASE DON'T REST BECAUSE OF THE PRAISES. LET IT BE A REASON TO MOVE HIGHER. THUMBS UP BOY!
AFRICCAAAAAA 10 years ago

Congratulations to him for getting into one of these schools. But we need to take this with a grain of salt. The only reason why this is making such big news is because he did something in his application that nobody ever thi ...
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Congratulations to him for getting into one of these schools. But we need to take this with a grain of salt. The only reason why this is making such big news is because he did something in his application that nobody ever thinks about doing and that is, he simply applied to all of them and from what i know, for the most part, if one can gain admission to Harvard, more likely than not, he or she may get into other Ivy Leagues. My point? We are lauding him for simply doing something nobody has ever thought of doing before either because they didn't think it was necessary to apply to schools that they are simply not interested in. In other words, a little comparative analysis will reveal that, in as much as he's endowed with great brains, this feat doesn't necessary give him the singular honor of being the "smartest" kid in the room when one considers all the other factors that may have contributed to this notoriety. Most people i believe do not see any value in applying to 8 Ivy Leagues because they are set on one or two and thats it. So a combination of his actions and other people's inactions has contributed to this notoriety.

Having said that, i think he needs to bunker down and step away from all the faux attention lest he gets distracted and looses his edge. Him and his family also have to be on the alert for detractors because this will win him some enemies. Some will try to marginalize him, some will try to use him, some will even try to assasinate his character. He should watch out for his own people, Ghanaians, Africans, African-Americans and other people of African descent. The least said about caucasians the better. He will end up with a white girl because of his prospects...lol...no doubt about that! They see moneyyyyy!!!

Congratulations to him again and wish him the very best of luck in everything. Hope he doesnt end up like one of those pawns. Now get off the airwaves. The same people that are celebrating you are the same ones that will bring you down. Stay away from mainstream media and concentrate on your studies.
Jato Kaleo 10 years ago

Way to go.

Way to go.
se 10 years ago

congratulations! others are also there right but he has the light to encourage the others so lets congratulate the young man.
so far as he is a Ghanian period its okay with me.enin good luck.

congratulations! others are also there right but he has the light to encourage the others so lets congratulate the young man.
so far as he is a Ghanian period its okay with me.enin good luck.
PASTOR JK APPIAH 10 years ago

Bravo what a breakthrough.This is nobody but GOD.Great future.

Bravo what a breakthrough.This is nobody but GOD.Great future.

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