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Keziah Folarin Babatunde

Keziah Folarin-Babatunde

She/Her

Keziah Folarin-Babatunde came to Toronto Metropolitan University’s Master of Building Science program with over ten years of industry experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Building from the University of Jos, Nigeria and a Master’s Degree in Construction Project Management from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom. Her goal was to broaden her knowledge in cold weather construction. Having worked and studied in two different continents, she thought it was important to understand the uniqueness of construction in a cold Canadian climate. In addition to being a construction professional, Keziah is also a singer and songwriter and the co-founder of God Colors Media. Her debut album, “Relentless”, was released in 2019 and is available on all online streaming platforms.

Accolades and awards

  • Second place award in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Competition Elementary School Division with team ReGeneration 

The Solar Decathlon Design Competition, organized by the US Department of Energy, challenges teams of students to develop high-performance building designs. The submission by team reGeneration, of which I was a part, won 2nd place in the elementary school division. Our design was a deep energy retrofit of a 100-year-old elementary school in Toronto.  Highlights of the design include the preservation of historic brick masonry by insulating to the interior, new indoor and outdoor spaces with biophilia and an overhaul of mechanical systems tied with renewable geothermal and photovoltaic sources to achieve net-positive energy consumption. We also won the Smooth Operator Award for excellence in industry engagement for the design we submitted.

What does it mean to be a Black TMU grad?

It is extremely gratifying to be a Black TMU Grad as it is a testament to a tenacity that I have demonstrated in pursuing a goal that eluded me since landing in Canada in 2012. To be finally graduating after almost ten years in my chosen field and overcoming the challenges of the global pandemic makes me proud to be Black, to be African and to be an immigrant contributing meaningfully to the richness and diversity of this great country.

What advice do you have for other Black students at TMU?

My advice is to never give up on your dream, even when it is delayed or seems elusive.  Remember to keep the light of the dream alive because it’s through hard work and determination you will achieve it. You can do anything you put your heart to.