Nigerian man named Toyyib Adewale Adelodun has shared how his Visa was rejected 7 times and he taught he was cursed and needed more prayer, because it was beginning to look like he was destined to fail.
Toyyib who encouraged himself after he realized
that Eric Yuan, the billionaire founder of Zoom, was rejected 8 times for a U.S. visa. He became more persistent and today, Toyyib has flown across countries that once told him "No"
In his words:
"After my 7th visa rejection, I genuinely started wondering if I needed more prayers or a native doctor.
I thought I was cursed and destined to fail.
As the first child of a poor African family, the dream of studying abroad felt almost impossible, especially with the hurdles of the visa process.
Even a full tuition scholarship was not enough to convince the consular officer. They still said no.
Later, I discovered that Eric Yuan, the billionaire founder of Zoom, was rejected 8 times for a U.S. visa.
And young Jack Ma? Denied by Australia 7 times.
Today, I am not a billionaire
But I am flying across countries that once told me "No"
So let this remind you:
A visa rejection isn’t the end of your story.
A rejection letter is not a reflection of your value.
It doesn’t mean you are not smart, talented, or worthy.
Visa is a human construct.
Your God is borderless.
Keep building.
Keep applying.
One day, you’ll be so valuable they won't be able to say no.
Btw, if you see me in an airport lounge eating for two, say hi 😂".
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