Nyjah HUSTON

Nyjah Huston is one of skateboarding's most iconic figures, probably only overshadowed by the legendary and pioneer Tony Hawk. The American skateboarding ace's journey from a strict Rastafarian childhood to the pinnacles of success in the skateboarding world is nothing short of extraordinary.

Nyjah Huston: Overcoming a tough childhood to skateboarding fame

Huston was born in 1994 in Davis, California, on the living room floor in a home birth setting, marking the beginning of a childhood shaped by a secluded and anti-social family lifestyle.

His father, Adeyemi Huston, a former skater, discouraged team sports, emphasising the solitary pursuit of skateboarding for Huston and his four siblings. The family's backyard housed a family-run indoor skatepark meticulously crafted by Huston's father. Educated at home by their mother, Kelle, the family deliberately isolated themselves from mainstream American culture, living in a strict Rastafarian setting.

Huston's skateboarding journey began at the age of five, marked by relentless daily training and the mastery of tricks with obsessive discipline. By seven, he had signed his first sponsorship deal, and at 10, he won the Tampa Am in 2010.