Los Angeles, California — Popular Nigerian blogger Tunde Ednut don officially become United States citizen and receive President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Dis award wey former President Joe Biden endorse, fit shine light on people wey don do over 4,000 hours of volunteer service, dem wey show serious commitment to public service and community engagement.
Tunde Ednut announce di news for his Instagram on May 12, 2025, as he share photo of im new American passport and di award plaque. “Congratulations to me!!! Not just a citizen o! I also got recognition from the President of America. I am highly honoured and blessed,” he write.
As part of di celebration, Tunde post video wey show am vibing to Davido’s new track, “With You,” alongside di message, “THE NEW AMERICAN CITIZEN, King Tunde Ednut. Congratulations to me.” Di news spread like wildfire on social media, receiving plenty congratulatory messages from fans.
Top Nigerian musicians like Davido and Tiwa Savage no hold back their excitement. Tiwa Savage write, “Huge congratulations 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏽 but na wa o, this one that you are now handsome like this in these pictures… na AI 😒.” Other fans join in too, with personal statements celebrating his achievement.
Cubana Chief Priest, an entrepreneur, say, “Chai my man 🙌.” Other comments include messages like “Big big congratulations 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻” from Nkechi Blessing Sunday and “This is very big 👏” from Iamdrrommel. Dis kind of recognition dey uncommon, and him fans feel proud about am.
In addition to di citizenship, Tunde Ednut also receive recognition from Prince George’s County, Maryland back in January 2025. Di County Council recognize his efforts towards justice and advocacy for the voiceless, and him tireless work wey dey raise awareness about issues affecting Africans and di global community, reported by Legit.ng.
Despite di mixed reactions online, many express hope say dis new citizenship go allow Tunde visit Nigeria again, as some comments even joke about him popularity in di entertainment space. With over 4 million followers, Tunde Ednut maintain strong connection with fans dem through his social media presence and now, him don further expand that connection with this new chapter in im life.
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