Meet Sean Atitsogbe: The Ghanaian Science Kid Making Headlines in the US
- Sean Atitsogbe, a 10-year-old Ghanaian-American, captivated many with his scientific knowledge and charisma
- He disclosed that he was able to read at nine months old and coined the term “neurocardiac surgeon” by age four
- Ghanaians reacted on social media to his trending interview, praising his intellect and unique passion for science
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Sean Atitsogbe, a 10-year-old boy of Ghanaian descent living in the United States, has become a global sensation for his remarkable intellect and love for science.
Popularly known as 'Sean the Science Kid' by his colleagues, the young genius has captured the hearts of Ghanaians both online and offline.
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He recently sat down with CNN’s Dr Sanjay Gupta to discuss his life and aspirations. He disclosed he was born to Ghanaian parents, including a father from the Volta Region. He further stated that his passion for learning started at a young age.
10-year-old Ghanaian science nerd captures attention
According to him, at just nine months old, he read a Carter’s shop sign, shocking his parents. That early sign of brilliance grew into a phenomenon. Today, Sean boasts over 10 million followers across Instagram and YouTube, where he simplifies complex science topics for audiences.
During his CNN interview, Sean shared that his journey has always been about passion. He also disclosed that he has hyperthymesia, a rare condition of superior memory in humans.
In his words:
“Learning was my video game. Everything I’ve done so far is a passion project. Basically, the second I learned something, I kind of memorised it. We can’t forget.”
His impressive memory and sharp intellect have enabled him to self-study everything from human anatomy to physics. One of his most trending moments, he said, came when he dissected a brain on-air to explain the hippocampus (the part responsible for memory).
According to him, at just four years old, he coined the term “neurocardiac surgeon.” He called it a career after realising the interdependence between the brain and heart.
“The brain tells the heart to pump blood, and the heart pumps blood to the brain so the brain can tell the heart to pump blood,” he explained.
Watch the video of his interview with the media outlet, CNN, below:
10-year-old Ghanaian's level of intelligence sparks reactions
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
@KSnetne said:
"Wow! Sean Atitsogbe is putting Ghana on the global science map at just 10 years old 😲🔬 Ghanaian brilliance knows no bounds!"
@OheneAgyekum16 wrote:
"He just knows how to talk in a nice way. 🤣 Nothing diff like that. How can you tell me you started science in womb 🤷🏾♂️how?"
@CFC_Southpaw commented:
"He's smart, but the brain never tells the heart to pump blood. The heart operates on automotility, meaning it generates its own electrical impulse independent of the CNS. It's rather the ability of the heart to be independent of the brain that keeps the brain alive all time."
@Rregard_less wrote:
"If enor be Ghana adey a, like he nor go come close to me. Wow."
@KorblaG said:
"A born genius but an instant appetite for information."
@gooner_van commented:
"3wiase paaaa de3... Wey kiddies dem dey Gh dey search fon so dem go open sporty bet accounts."
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Old video of intelligent KNUST student trends
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that an old video confirming claims of Joana Yabani, a deceased KNUST student, being an intelligent young lady surfaced online.
The final-year biological science student was spotted at a science lab, effortlessly practising what she had been taught in class.
Netizens who saw Joana's video were heartbroken and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section of the post.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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