Meet Nigeria’s Teen English Champion: 17-Year-Old Nafisa Aminu Shocks 69 Countries at Global Language Competition

Nafisa Aminu becomes world’s best in English at TeenEagle Global Finals, beating native speakers from 69 countries

In an inspiring academic feat that’s capturing global attention, 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Nigeria’s Yobe State has emerged as the World’s Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London.

Representing Nigeria through Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Nafisa topped over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, including students from English-native countries like the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. Her triumph marks a historic moment in global education and sets a new benchmark for Nigerian students on international stages.

The TeenEagle competition is a high-profile, internationally recognized academic contest that evaluates students in English proficiency, persuasive communication, and analytical reasoning. It draws global participants, both from English-speaking and non-English-speaking countries, making Nafisa’s win not only rare but deeply commendable... Read complete content click link below

Her achievement was officially confirmed by her family, with her guardian Hassan Salifu expressing gratitude to Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State for his strategic investment in education. “This would not have been possible without the support from Governor Buni, who has consistently prioritized academic excellence,” Salifu said in a statement shared with Leadership.

Her performance didn’t just meet the competition’s standards — it exceeded them, with judges reportedly impressed by her vocabulary depth, comprehension precision, and eloquent articulation. Competing against peers from some of the world’s most elite schools, Nafisa demonstrated what’s possible with vision, preparation, and governmental support.