Watch: Birmingham City University graduate’s epic dance at graduation

This student broke out into an epic celebratory dance during his graduation ceremony and sent the audience - and now the internet - into a frenzy.

Saint Laya, 22, celebrated in style and began dancing when it was his turn to go on stage after graduating with a first class degree in biomedical sciences at Birmingham City University.

The video, filmed at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham and posted on the University’s TikTok account, has received over three million views.

Saint, from Jos, Nigeria, who came over to the UK to study, had planned his entrance -but was not sure whether he would go through with it.

It was only when he heard his name being called - that his doubts dissipated.

Saint said: "As I proceeded to receive my handshake, I was contemplating whether or not to celebrate.

"In a matter of seconds, after my name was mentioned, I had remembered all the things I had gone through to get where I was at that moment.

"My thoughts triggered an unbelievable confidence which possessed me. I could feel my blood flowing through my arms and feet as they strengthened.

"I was able to display my gratitude and I exited the stage, feeling ‘achieved’."

Saint’s university experience wasn’t easy, but he plans to pursue a Master’s degree in a similar scientific field, and is also considering a PhD.

He added: “Dealing with my personal problems, alongside tackling academic stress was not easy. Through it all, I am here today with an achievement, and a smile on my face. I’ll hopefully end up working with a government or private sector body."

The video was filmed on July 11.

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