Nigerian man Graduates With Honors From Saudi Arabia University, Advocates Change in African Islamic Media
Abdur Rauf Tawfeeq El-Badmusy who hails from the Oloba Family in Iwo has graduated with a first class honour in Journalism from King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia. Following his bachelor’s degree, El-Badmusy plans to pursue certifications and a master’s degree in Communication and Crisis Management, continuing to build his expertise and impact in the field of journalism.
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Abdur Rauf Tawfeeq El-Badmusy who hails from the Oloba Family in Iwo has graduated with a first class honour in Journalism from King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia. He expresses how his journey into journalism was fueled by his natural ability to connect with people, his curiosity, and a desire to change narratives through factual storytelling, especially in the realm of Islamic media in Africa.
El-Badmusy’s undergraduate experience was marked by determination and resilience. Despite the challenges of studying in a foreign land and the loneliness of being away from family, he embraced the opportunities at King Khalid University and the Afāq Newspaper, which became his second home.
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Speaking on his challenges, he explained "Journalism requires a broad knowledge base. In my second year, the General Science course, covering Biology, Physics, and Chemistry in Arabic, was particularly challenging and resulted in my lowest grades." However he added that his frequent use of the university library and his commitment to his studies saw him through.
Balancing family responsibilities and academic demands was another significant challenge for El-Badmusy, who got married after his second year. Despite this, he completed an 8-hour per week internship throughout a semester, a requirement for mass communication students.
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El-Badmusy’s education was funded by a scholarship from the Saudi Arabian government. In his words, "My entire education, including the first year of the diploma and the four years of my bachelor’s degree, was funded by a scholarship from the Saudi Arabian government."
El-Badmusy explained that his diverse background in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Poetry in Arabic, communication theory, and digital technology provides a holistic approach to journalism, sets him apart from other students in the department and professionals at the school press.
El-Badmusy has high regard for African literature, particularly Arabic Literature in West Africa, which he believes has deep cultural and historical significance. He admires Prof. Khidru AbdulBaaqi for his global representation of Africa in journalism and Tony Elumelu for his influence and success in entrepreneurship.
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With a long-term career aspiration to focus on tech journalism and become a prominent figure representing the Black race in this field,
Following his bachelor’s degree, El-Badmusy plans to pursue certifications and a master’s degree in Communication and Crisis Management, continuing to build his expertise and impact in the field of journalism.
His journey is a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and a passion for connecting with people. As he steps into the professional world, El-Badmusy express his hope to change narratives through factual storytelling and contribute significantly to Islamic media in Africa.
