At 13, he made history by taking the stage at his college graduation
Elijah Muhammad is the youngest African-American to graduate from an American university. In addition to a dozen certifications and awards, he obtained a university diploma in computer science and cybersecurity, as reported by the newspaper Nouvelles du Monde, May 22, 2023.
“I have ten IBM certifications thanks to Course Zero. I have a computer certification from Google and I also obtained 4 diplomas from Oklahoma City Community College,” proudly recounts the teenager with a long track record.
I only realized the significance of all this when my dad explained things to me in detail and said: “Well done, you really succeeded!” You’re the youngest to do that, ” Elijah said.
Of course, while being perfectly aware that he is an unusual child, he allows himself to enjoy life and practice pleasant and enriching activities, like any boy of his age.
“I’m currently at university where I’m doing a degree in cybersecurity and forensic science… but alongside all my successes, I can’t stop swimming, going on outings, playing basketball -ball and to have fun,” he says. His family members are amazed by his incredible progress and predict a bright future for him.
The little prodigy made history: At 13, he completed his university studies and recorded a record
“He’s the smartest person I know. It’s not a question of age or my little brother, it’s just that I’ve never seen anything like this,” says his sister, Shanya Muhammad, aged fifteen.
This little brain teaches us an edifying lesson: “If you make the decision to do something, you will succeed,” he said in one of his speeches. “If you want to achieve a goal, you can do it. You just have to give your all to achieve it.”
