Key Points:
- Adekunle Gold gave ₦250k each to top graduates who shared results.
- At least 11 people confirmed receiving money, including a broke student with ₦1,700.
- OAU students were hilariously told to sit this one out.
Adekunle Gold Shows Love to First Class Grads With ₦250k Surprise
Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold caught everyone off guard yesterday when he started a random giveaway for First Class and Distinction graduates on X (formerly Twitter).
It all began with a short post from the singer. He tweeted, “If you graduated with First Class, post your transcripts.” He didn’t explain why, but many users quickly shared their results anyway.
Just a few hours later, Adekunle tweeted again, “Check your DM, you might have been picked.” That was when the surprise became clear.
Credit Alerts Flood Timeline
Soon after his second tweet, screenshots of credit alerts started flying around the platform.
One of the happy beneficiaries shared that she had just ₦1,700 left in her bank account before receiving the ₦250,000. Others posted grateful messages and photos showing Adekunle’s kind payment.
At least 11 people have now confirmed they got the full amount from him. Many thanked him for the unexpected show of love, especially at a time when jobs are scarce and living costs are high.
Distinction Holder Nearly Missed Out
One graduate, who had a Distinction, almost didn’t receive anything. Her DM was locked, and Adekunle skipped her message. Thankfully, when she later unlocked her DMs, she was also picked and got her ₦250k.
OAU Gets a Petty Exemption
While many praised Adekunle’s kindness, he didn’t forget to throw in a little joke. He reminded students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) not to bother posting their First Class certificates.
His tweet read, “OAU people, don’t stress. I said what I said.” This playful jab stirred reactions, with some fans laughing about the longstanding beef between the singer and the school.
Fans React With Love and Laughter
Fans across X celebrated the move. Some called it “the most thoughtful giveaway ever.” Others said it was “good to finally see smart people get rewarded.”
The act not only brought smiles to the faces of the graduates, but also reminded many that generosity doesn’t always need a reason.
