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Nigeria: Trevor Noah to Produce Film On 8-Year-Old Nigerian Chess Prodigy
Premium Times, 7 November 2019
Television host and comedian, Trevor Noah, is developing a film about Tanitoluwa 'Tani' Adewumi, the eight-year-old Nigerian chess prodigy. Read more »
Trevor Noah to Produce Film On 8-Year-Old Nigerian Chess Prodigy
South African comedian and TV host Trevor Noah is set to produce a movie about a former homeless Nigerian chess prodigy who went on to win the NY State Chess Championship. After their story went viral, the family was able to secure permanent housing thanks to over U.S.$250,000 in donations that they received through GoFundMe.
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Nigeria: 8-Year-Old Chess Champion Gets New Apartment in New York
Premium Times, 25 March 2019
The eight-year-old Nigerian chess champion, Tanitoluwa Adewunmi, and his family have moved into a new apartment, courtesy of goodwill donations after his success story went viral. Read more »
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Tanitoluwa Adewumi won the New York state chess championship for his age group. According to the New York Times, Adewumi's family moved to New York City two years ago as refugees ... Read more »
