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A young Nigerian graduate has shared his emotional experience on social media after his family refused to attend his convocation ceremony.
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The absence, he revealed, was because he graduated with a second class upper degree rather than the first class honours they had hoped for.
Celebration Without Loved Ones
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The young man, identified as @nemipromise5 on TikTok, explained how his special day, meant for celebration, turned into a bittersweet moment.
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He revealed that none of his family members showed up to witness him receive his degree.
Graduation With a 2:1 Degree
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According to the graduate, the disappointment stemmed from his academic result.
His relatives reportedly chose to stay away because he graduated with a second class upper division, rather than the top first class grade.
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Staying Positive Despite Hurt
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Despite feeling hurt by the snub, the graduate shared that he tried to enjoy the occasion in his own way.
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In a TikTok video, he was seen smiling and dressed in his graduation gown, determined to celebrate his achievement regardless of his family’s absence.
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In his words: “Keeping myself happy because life didn’t end when my family members decided not to attend my convocation simply because I graduated with a 2:1 instead of a first class honours. We move.”
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Netizens React
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The video quickly gained attention on TikTok, sparking mixed reactions from users
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