A young schoolboy, Akorede, has captured the hearts of Nigerians, who have donated over ₦2 million to support him after his impromptu dance in a video shared by Lagos-based businesswoman Nze Matilda went viral.
The video, originally meant to celebrate the reopening of Matilda’s store, featured Akorede energetically joining her dance. His spontaneous performance resonated with viewers across the country, prompting an outpouring of generosity.
On Tuesday, Matilda revealed that an initial donation of ₦100,000 quickly grew to ₦250,000. She personally delivered the amount to Akorede’s family and continued to update her followers as donations poured in. By Friday, contributions had reached ₦1.1 million, with an anonymous donor pledging to sponsor Akorede’s education through university.
Matilda shared her amazement at the boy’s story, noting that his name, Akorede, meaning “the one who brings wealth,” seemed to define his incredible journey. By Saturday, the donations surpassed ₦2 million.
“This boy is now a millionaire!” Matilda exclaimed. “We’ve already given them ₦250,000 and will hand over the balance today. Even in my sleep, I can account for every naira donated. This is massive!”
Akorede’s story is a testament to the power of kindness and the unexpected ways grace can manifest. Matilda expressed gratitude for the support and pledged to ensure all donations are used responsibly for Akorede and his family.
