Kenyan gospel singer Hope Kid has sparked conversation online after candidly sharing his academic struggles during his high school years, particularly with science subjects.

Speaking during an interview on Oga Obinna’s show, the artist opened up about his experience in school, recalling how certain topics proved difficult despite his efforts.

“Mimi nikiwa highschool nlikuwa dwanzi msafi, kwanza ile Periodic table ilinisumbua sana.”

                                                  Hope Kid // Instagram  
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A relatable classroom struggle
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Hope Kid’s remarks highlight a common challenge among students navigating chemistry. Topics like the periodic table often require memorisation, pattern recognition, and a grasp of abstract concepts.
For many learners, this combination proves difficult without consistent support. In Kenya, education reports have previously shown that science subjects, particularly chemistry and mathematics, tend to record lower average scores compared to humanities in national exams.
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Online reactions: humour and relatability
Following his remarks, social media users responded with humour, with many admitting they also struggled with the same topic.
Some of the light-hearted reactions included:
“Periodic table ilifanya hata mimi nikaanza kuquestion future yangu kabisa 😭”
“Hapo kwa periodic table tulikuwa wengi… ulikuwa unaona symbols kama wifi passwords 😅”
“Sasa wewe ulikuwa dwanzi, sisi tulikuwa department ya hopeless kabisa 🤣”
                                                     Hope Kid // Instagram
From school struggles to music success
Despite his academic hurdles, Hope Kid has built a career in gospel music, becoming a recognised name among younger audiences.
His journey reflects a broader trend where individuals find success outside traditional academic strengths. In Kenya’s creative industry, talent, consistency, and audience connection often play a bigger role than classroom performance.
“Academic struggles do not define one’s future.”