UNILAG Graduate Shares Emotional Convocation Story After Overcoming Classmate's Death Threat
A recent graduate from the University of Lagos has captured widespread attention after revealing a disturbing experience during her academic journey. As she celebrated her convocation ceremony, she shared how a coursemate once sent her anonymous death threats, wishing she would not survive to see graduation day.
The Disturbing Anonymous Message
The graduate, identified as Tolani, posted her convocation photos on TikTok alongside a screenshot of a chilling message from her class group chat. The anonymous message read: "Ya'll should remember this. Cuz we will all attend Tolani's obituary b4 we wrap up final year (not a threat) pure doings. Mark todays date."
This threatening communication came during her final year at the prestigious University of Lagos, casting a shadow over what should have been an exciting period of academic completion.
Convocation Celebration Amidst Adversity
The University of Lagos held its convocation ceremony for 2024/2025 graduates on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Amidst the celebrations, Tolani's story stood out as particularly poignant. She captioned her convocation photo with a powerful message: "While someone hid behind anonymity wishing me gone, God stood openly and crowned me a graduate. I'm thankful. They said obituary. God said convocation. Case closed!!!!!"
In subsequent comments, she expressed her confusion about the threat, stating: "God did. The amount of times i checked the text then and wondered what i did to that person because i don't even talk to my coursemates."
Social Media Reactions and Support
The TikTok post quickly garnered significant attention and support from social media users who were both shocked by the threat and inspired by her resilience.
Notable reactions included:
- Aanuoluwapo commented: "You have not only earned your degree, but you have also proven that God's plan prevails over any evil word, I am so proud of your strength. Congratulations Stranger. Shine On."
- Another user wrote: "God really prove them wrong o. Indeed. He never fails. You are a testimony, He's wonderful."
- Airborne Messrs noted: "U never jam coursemates wey de hate fellow mate for no reason. 'I just hate tht guy for no reason' people."
- Delight❤️ shared: "Someone wrote in my anonymous 2020 that my relationship won't last and 2024 I lost him. I hope he or she is happy today."
Broader Context of UNILAG Graduation Stories
This incident comes amidst various graduation stories emerging from the University of Lagos. Other recent narratives include students who overcame significant challenges to complete their degrees, such as financial difficulties and extended study periods.
The story highlights the complex social dynamics that can exist within academic environments, where competition and personal conflicts sometimes manifest in disturbing ways. It also underscores the importance of resilience and faith in overcoming adversity during educational pursuits.
As graduation ceremonies continue across Nigerian universities, stories like Tolani's serve as powerful reminders of the personal battles many students face behind their academic achievements. Her experience has sparked conversations about campus relationships, anonymous bullying, and the psychological challenges students navigate during their university years.
