I plan to retire at 19 and become US president…” says 11-year-old journalist, Zuriel Oduwole

Nigerian-American documentary film maker, Zuriel
Oduwole, who has made history as the youngest
person to be interviewed in Forbes magazine, has
shown no signs of slowing down, despite her
enviable achievements.
At the tender age of 11, Oduwole has interviewed
influential people around the world, including world
leaders. She was also recently listed among the top
100 most influential Africans.
The young girl has revealed her plans to retire from
journalism at the age of 19 during a recent
interview.
“I do plan to retire at 19, so that when I’m older, I
can go ahead and achieve my other goals,” she
said. “I also plan to play basketball when I get
older.”
She also spoke of her plans to become America’s
president some day. “I plan to be the President of
the United States of America, because I believe I
can affect the both the United States and all the
other countries of the world, including Africa.”
The youngster also said she has been receiving
positive reactions from everyone for her project,
which has taken her to various countries around
the world.