Abibat Akinyele is only 15 years old and is taking advantage of opportunities to inspire those behind her through her career aspirations and achievements.
Indicative of her work in the community and pursuit of a rigorous career path, Akinyele was one of a select few students across the country picked to participate in the 15th Disney Dreamers Academy, an educational and mentoring program for students, at the Walt Disney World.Akinyele was born to Nigerian parents but currently lives in the South Bronx. As a sophomore student at Loyola School, a private Jesuit school, Akinyele does well in her academics.
Akinyele is inspired by being from the Bronx as well as being Nigerian. “I think my intersectional identity helps me relate to so many different people in so many races and religions,” she said. “I heard a lot of people speak. I spoke a lot myself. I met amazing kids who were motivated, just like me, and it was great to be in a community where I felt so accepted and validated in the dreams I have,” she said.
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