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The Story Of 5-year-old Ibadan Boy From ‘Oloribu’ to ‘Olorire’, Taju Knew nothing, He couldn’t even speak English. Last week, The 5 year old boy named Taju;s video went viral on social media after a video showed him trying hard to learn English language.
The video moved the various celebrities who have now offered to help in sending him to school.Image may be NSFW.
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This is the story of the five year old Taju who became an instant online celebrity because of the level of impoverishment that prevented him from going to school as displayed in the funny but sad video where he tried to answer a simple question in English.
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In the short video, the comedian was seen laughing at the boy who was struggling to speak good English, calling him “oloribu” (unfortunate person). Also, in the video, the boy revealed he was not in school.
The derogatory statement made by Elamefa won the boy great sympathy from the public and the comedian was slammed for being insensitive. Also, a lot of celebrities such as Don Jazzy, Ayo Makun, Mo Abudu and others indicated interest in sending the boy to school and giving him a better life.
Though Elamefa had explained that using such offensive word on the boy was his way of encouraging him.
The 5-year-old Ibadan boy, Taju, everyone is looking for.
The 5-year-old Ibadan boy, Taju, everyone is looking for.
Mo Abudu, Don Jazzy, Falz, Jigan Babaoja, others want to help me to school. #trending #ibadan #ibadanboy #taju #school #education #oyostatenews #insideoyo #falzthebahdguy @PaulAlasiri @dawncommission @oyostategovt pic.twitter.com/evvF2wSRaY
— InsideOyo.com (@insideoyo) June 13, 2018
Since his discovery by Nollywood actress, Funmi Awelewa, many celebs have pitched in to fund little Taju’s education.
The cute Yoruba kid drew the sympathy of celebrities like Ay Makun and Don Jazzy, among others.
Already, plans are in place to send the bold, smart and intelligent boy to school to get the learning he needs.
Comedian, Ladimeji Azeez, aka Elamefa, who shared the video that has since gone viral of a five-year-old boy, Taju, said he didn’t mean the derogatory statement he used to qualify him in the clip.Image may be NSFW.
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The cute Yoruba kid became an instant social media hit the moment his video trying to speak English hit the internet. He said in the video that he doesn’t go to school.
Actor, Funmi Awelewa who shared photos of Taju meeting with the state governor, wrote
”Thanks everyone for your love and support. I am so happy to let you all know that Taju is now in safe hands. TAJU is now with the government?? I love you Boy?
The wife of Oyo State Governor Dr Florence Ajimobi today, met with the little boy, Tajudeen Ibrahim Agbabiaka, that trended on social media some days ago. It can be recalled that Taju was recorded in an instagram video, where he was asked questions in English language and could not respond because he could not converse in the language. The Oyo state government has taken responsibility and custody of the child through the child welfare unit of the state government.Dr Ajimobi reiterated her commitment to improving the quality of life of children and urged the young parents not to be irresponsible to the role of training their children but care for the children with the required nourishment and basics of life.
In the meantime, case work intervention is on going on the issue so as to bring it to a logical conclusion. The state government has reiterated its commitment to reducing the vulnerability of children and the under privileged in the state. Taju is now with the government”.
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