Popular content creator Adebayo, known as @bayuztvs, has provided an update on Samuel Adeniyi, a 19-year-old former waste picker whose life changed after a viral video led to a full scholarship and over N8 million in donations.
Surprise Visit to Boarding School
Adebayo paid a surprise visit to Samuel at his boarding school to check on his academic progress. In the video, Samuel appeared healthy and neatly dressed in his school uniform, running to embrace his benefactor with tears of joy.
Samuel's Transformation
Before his transformation, Samuel picked plastics and cartons to buy tools for his tiling trade, earning between N1,000 and N2,000 per bag. Following his viral video, kind Nigerians donated over N8 million, gave his mother N1 million for her business, and sponsored his education up to university level.
When asked about his time in boarding school, Samuel expressed deep gratitude and showed immense pride in his growing literacy skills. He said: "Before, I did not know how to read and to speak English. But now, I can try, and I can read. I'm so happy."
Benefactor's Explanation
Adebayo addressed why Samuel had been missing from the internet since his story gained attention. He stated the decision was intentional to protect the boy's privacy and ensure he stays focused on his studies. BayuzTV said: "I hope you guys are satisfied now. You've been disturbing me, bombarding my comment section with 'Where is Samuel?' He is in school, he is in boarding school. I can't be posting about him all the time."
Public Reactions
Legit.ng compiled some reactions to the content creator's post: Wizzo said: "Samuel is the most appreciative person you've helped." Ife_temitope said: "He now look like his age." Funmi alagbo said: "He's doing like your lastborn? he's just a baby boy."
The content creator gifted him a large bag of provisions, prompting Samuel to kneel down on the floor to pray for everyone who supported him.
