Olaniyan Thurmon

Olaniyan Thurmon (Lani), born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Olaniyan means "surrounded by honor". He is a 2020 graduate of Rockdale County High in Conyers, Georgia. Olaniyan is 1 of 5 children (Dakari, Jalynn, Abeje, Olatunji) born to Babatunji and Lonniecia Thurmon. He was born with Albinism a condition in which a reduction or absence of the pigment melanin causes the person to have white skin, light hair, and some vision problems. This condition affects 1 in 17,000 people globally. 2 ½ years later his younger brother Olatunji was born with Albinism as well. Being born with Albinism has never stopped him from accomplishing his goals. A born athlete, he was involved with playing AAU basketball for years and even helped lead his team to a championship in 2013. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, video games and has recently picked up cooking breakfast for the family. Friends and family will describe him as mature for his age and is very mild-mannered. He has always had an ear for music and in early 2021 started working on his 1st rap EP Titled "Overnight".