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Nine-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Uses TikTok to Teach Maths
WHY IT MATTERS
Her initiative demonstrates how young creators can use social media to promote STEM education, inspiring peers and expanding access to learning resources beyond traditional classrooms.
What happened
Charlotte Muritala, a nine‑year‑old JSS2 student from Offa in Kwara State, has drawn attention by posting short lessons on TikTok that explain mathematical concepts to other children. She began studying maths around age five and now turns her passion into instructional videos that feature a whiteboard, marker and smartphone.
Her content is aimed at peers and showcases a creative way to share knowledge through a popular social‑media platform.
The videos have attracted local media coverage and illustrate a growing trend of young learners using digital tools to support education outside the classroom.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Meet nine-year-old Nigerian girl teaching maths on TikTok
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