Meet nine-year-old Nigerian girl teaching maths on TikTok

Nine-year-old Charlotte Muritala, a student in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, has gained attention for her unique approach to teaching mathematics through TikTok. As a JSS2 student, Charlotte's enthusiasm for numbers began at the age of five, leading her to create a series of online lessons using a whiteboard, marker, and smartphone.

She tackles topics such as algebra, fractions, and lowest common multiple, simplifying complex problems into easy-to-understand steps. In an interview with Channels Television, Charlotte expressed her love for mathematics, stating that she enjoys the subject because she finds joy in numbers. When faced with difficult questions, she breaks them down into smaller parts to make solving them more manageable.

She further explained that if she encounters challenges while solving a problem, she seeks the best method and proceeds step by step. Charlotte's mother created a platform for her to share her knowledge with other children, and her father emphasized her dedication to mathematics, noting that she spends much of her time learning and reading.

Despite her academic interest, Charlotte remains a typical nine-year-old who also enjoys playing. Her mathematics teacher described her as an exceptional student with a strong passion for solving mathematical problems, citing her exceptional skills in the subject. Teachers and parents alike believe that Charlotte's success can be attributed to her consistent practice, willingness to learn from mistakes, and never giving up on challenging questions.

While some may label her as a "maths genius," this is more of a media or social-media description rather than a formal assessment of her abilities. For other children struggling with mathematics, Charlotte's advice is simple: practice regularly, learn from mistakes, and never give up.