Story of Taju, the new wonder kid

By: MOSHOOD Muhammed

Help, I believe would get to whosoever it is meant at the appointed time. This is the case of a youngster named Taju, a five year old boy from Ibadan in Oyo state, Nigeria.

Many were taken aback by the rare display of boldness, hilarity and willingness to learn and go to school when he was seen in a video, being questioned by an older person.

The Day Taju was found. (L-R) Taju’s father, father’s sister, Funmi Awelewa, Taju’s grandma and others.

The less than thirty seconds video generated mixed reactions. While many laughed at the funny expressions of the encounter, others condemned the choice of words deployed by the interviewer on the young boy, when he said he did not know the answer to the question; “how old are you?”.

He further revealed during the playful video that he had never been to school!

Taju, as he simply identified himself in the video was based in Ibadan, reportedly with his grandmother. Sources claim the young boy is a product of a broken home. Hence, he found solace under the roof of his grandma.

The new Taju with Muyiwa Ademola

A post by Funmi Awelewa, a Nigerian actor supposedly became the turning point for the young boy.

With Funmi repost of the viral video, popular comedian and entertainer, Ayo Makun, AY, pledged his support once the boy was found. That was how the search for the kid began and he was found, going by social media reports on 13th of June, after the video had gone viral a day before.

Taju and family visit AY in office. Funmi Awelewa, Taju’s benefactor was present.

Presently, an account, under the supervision of Mo Abudu, has been opened to sponsor his education while celebrities such as Falz, Don Jazzy, Muyiwa Ademola, AY among many others have or are believed to have donated to the cause.

Now, Taju has moved to Lagos with the hope of a new beginning.