Quote by Dayo Okeniyi

I was born to a Nigerian dad and a Kenyan mom, and coming to the States was really academic.

I was born to a Nigerian dad and a Kenyan mom, and coming to

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual's parents hail from different African countries, with a Nigerian father and a Kenyan mother. The phrase "coming to the States was really academic" implies that the process of immigrating to the United States was primarily focused on their academic pursuits. Presumably, this may refer to the individual's purpose of coming to the US being primarily related to studies, education, or intellectual development, rather than any other motivations like seeking employment or better living conditions.

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