Without ever leaving Nigeria, extraordinary 20-year-old Favour Chisimdi Nwobodo from Enugu State made history by fluently speaking 10 foreign languages.
Chisimidi is a linguist prodigy who speaks fluent Korean, Swahili, Shona, Indonesian, Filipino, Spanish, German, French, Chinese, English, and her native Igbo to boot.
According to reports, the 20-year-old is presently becoming fluent in the Yoruba language.
Currently working towards her goal of becoming a doctor of medicine, she has enrolled in the University of Nigeria to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree.
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She was nominated internationally for her work in linguistics as well.
“On September 28, 2022, I received a global nomination in the category of business.
“It seemed so bizarre, but it was also obvious because it bore my complete name, Favour Chisimdi Emerald Nwobodo,” she said.
Efeoghene Okposio
