US-based Nigerian doctor breaks residency record, wins all 8 awards

A young Nigerian doctor, Timileyin Oluseyi, in the United States has broken records by clinching all eight top awards in his medical residency program — a landmark achievement never before attained by any resident in the institution’s history.

Oluseyi is being celebrated across social media as the first Black doctor to sweep the awards and also outperform every peer in his cohort, regardless of background.

He won the admiration of his faculty and fellow students through his exceptional clinical excellence, leadership, research contributions, and humanistic care.

In a moment that left witnesses emotional, the program director and department chairman went the extra mile — quite literally — by prostrating flat in traditional Yoruba fashion, a gesture of deep respect in Nigerian culture.

According to sources, the administrators had researched the cultural significance of the act and decided it was the most fitting way to honour his greatness.

“The chairman said, ‘We’ve never seen anything like this. He raised the bar for this program forever,’” one faculty member shared.

But the celebrations didn’t end there — in a light-hearted show of admiration, his colleagues jokingly presented him with a wheelbarrow to carry home all his awards, sparking laughter and joy among attendees.

For many, this moment hits deeper than medals or accolades. In a global landscape where Black narratives are too often skewed toward negativity, this historic triumph stands as a powerful counter-narrative.

“This is not just a win for one man, but a win for Nigeria, for Black excellence, and for every underrepresented group striving for greatness,” a family member told reporters.

Social media has erupted with congratulations, with many calling him a “living legend” and “the pride of the continent.”