17-year-old Prodigy Graduates from University Before Completing High School, Sets New Academic Record

While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Aaliyah authored her first book, "The Blueprint for Investing," providing readers with a comprehensive guide to investing in the stock market. She also developed a financial literacy game called "Rap Cards," utilizing rap lyrics to impart money management skills to young people.

Mar 26, 2024 - 19:24

17-year-old Prodigy Graduates from University Before Completing High School, Sets New Academic Record

Aaliyah Duah, a 20-year-old graduate from Virginia State University, has not only obtained her bachelor's degree in Business Management but has also been honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year award for her outstanding contributions.

Having graduated from Virginia State University, Aaliyah Duah received recognition as the Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) Entrepreneur of the Year. This prestigious award acknowledges her remarkable efforts in promoting financial literacy and entrepreneurship within the Black community.

At the age of 20, Aaliyah is the founder of Financial Revolution, a social media platform dedicated to educating her peers about financial literacy and entrepreneurship through engaging and relatable content.

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York City, Aaliyah witnessed the detrimental effects of poor financial decisions, which fueled her passion for financial education. During the pandemic, she had a revelation, prompting her to prioritize financial literacy over materialistic pursuits and thus initiating her mission to revolutionize financial education within the Black community.

While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Aaliyah authored her first book, "The Blueprint for Investing," providing readers with a comprehensive guide to investing in the stock market. She also developed a financial literacy game called "Rap Cards," utilizing rap lyrics to impart money management skills to young people.

Aaliyah's commitment to community service is also evident through her involvement as Vice President of the Student Government Association at Virginia State University, where she advocated for educational trips to Ghana, West Africa, and organized various charitable events.

Acknowledging her dedication and innovation, McDonald's selected Aaliyah as one of the 2023 Black & Positively Golden Change Leaders, awarding her a $20,000 grant to further her entrepreneurial endeavors.Looking ahead, Aaliyah aims to continue utilizing creative mediums such as music, films, courses, books, and podcasts to promote financial literacy among people of color of all ages.