13-Year-Old Prodigy Mustafa Sparks Debate After Video Claims He Is a Level 200 Student at KNUST.
A viral video featuring Mustafa, a 13-year-old boy alleged to be in Level 200 at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has captured the attention of Ghanaians on social media. The story, first shared by K1ing.Ghana on Facebook, has stirred nationwide debate about Mustafa, the gifted student, and his education, academic acceleration in Ghana.
The Making of a Prodigy
In the short yet captivating interview, Mustafa initially appeared shy and reluctant to speak. However, after encouragement and praise from K1ing.Ghana—who referred to him as “Boss, Boss”—Mustafa opened up and confirmed that he is indeed a student at KNUST.
Mustafa’s friend who was with him when the interview was conducted confirmed that indeed Mustafa was in level 200.
From his own account, BECEPrep analysis shows
He may have sat for the BECE at age 9.
He completed GSTS (Ghana Secondary Technical School) in just two and a half years
Passed the WASSCE in 2023
Mustafa then gained admission into KNUST, where he is now said to be in his second year.
- He would obtain his first degree at age 15 in 2027
- His programme of study is not known.
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Public Reaction: Belief and Skepticism
The revelation has sparked mixed reactions. While some social media users believe Mustafa is a rare academic prodigy, others remain skeptical about his age and educational claims.
When asked how he felt about the disbelief, Mustafa simply replied:
“Stop… stop… leave them.”
This statement seemed to suggest that he is unbothered by the doubts and prefers to focus on his studies.
Below are some comments from the post:
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Why This Story Matters
If confirmed, Mustafa’s journey will highlight the potential of Ghana’s gifted learners and raise questions about how the education system can better support exceptional talent. It may also ignite discussions on educational acceleration, curriculum flexibility, and the need for specialized pathways for extraordinary students.