Top Literature Student Receives Torchlight as Award, Sparking Mixed Reactions Online

A secondary school student has stirred conversations online after sharing the unusual prize he received for being named the best Literature student during his graduation ceremony — a torchlight.

The moment was captured and posted on TikTok by user @flawless_media2.0, who documented the award presentation and the student’s reaction afterward. 

The video opens with scenes from the graduation event, showing the student being called up and recognized for his academic excellence. 

However, the surprise came when he unwrapped his prize at home, only to discover it was a torchlight. In the video, he’s heard saying, “I talk am, na torch,” — hinting that he had already suspected what the gift would be. 

The clip quickly went viral, drawing thousands of views and triggering a wave of comments. While some viewers found humor in the situation, others criticized the school’s choice of award, calling it inappropriate for such a commendable achievement. 

Reactions from Social Media Users: 

@✞????????օ????????????????: “You go use am see shege for front ????” 

@katmyfashionluxuryhair: “I once took second place and got a novel written in German.” 

@ㄒ尺丨几丨ㄒㄚ ????︎: “Yours is better. I got a library book wrapped with instructions to return it after use ????.” 

@OFFICIAL ERA-KIN: “Use it to read when there’s no light. Maybe next semester you’ll get a generator.” 

@thaibah_luxe||BAGS&LACES: “You’re lucky. I got hand towels for the same subject ????????.” 

The video has sparked a broader conversation about how academic excellence is rewarded in schools and whether institutions should rethink how they recognize and motivate top-performing students.