Tunde Ednut Becomes U.S. Citizen, Honored With President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Nigerian celebrity blogger Tunde Olaoluwa Adekunle, popularly known as Tunde Ednut, has officially become a United States citizen and was also honored with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from former U.S. President Joe Biden.

Tunde broke the news on May 12, 2025, via his verified Instagram account, where he boasts over four million followers. To mark the milestone, he shared celebratory photos dressed in red and blue—America’s national colors—posing proudly in front of the U.S. flag while holding his American passport.

In a joyful caption, Tunde Ednut shared:
“Congratulations to me!!! Not just a Citizen Oo! I also got recognition from the President of America 🇺🇸. I am highly honored and blessed.”

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The post quickly went viral, drawing an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans, celebrities, and fellow public figures. Music stars Davido and Tiwa Savage were among those who dropped heartfelt comments, while many netizens joked that now that Tunde Ednut is a U.S. citizen, he might finally visit Nigeria—a country he frequently blogs about but rarely returns to.

Alongside the citizenship, Tunde proudly displayed the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals for their lifelong commitment to community service and impact.

This dual milestone has been widely celebrated online, with fans lauding Tunde not only for his personal achievement but for continuing to represent Nigerian excellence on a global scale.