It is noteworthy that many popular entertainers are returning to higher education, continuing their studies once they have become famous. Such a movement, exemplified by the likes of Saheed Osupa and Kanayo O. Kanayo, shows the increasing fusion between celebrity culture and lifelong learning.
Recently, Sahëed Osupa, a popular Fuji musician, earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Ibadan on top of his National Diploma in Business administration. In addition, his journey shows dedication to personal and professional development, beyond his successful music career.
Odunladе Adékóla, the influential actor in Nollywood, took a degree in business administration at the University of Lagos. The value that he places in education is what makes his journey from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic to university graduation remarkable.
Additionally, veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo realized his dream of becoming a lawyer after getting his degree from the University of Abuja and being called to the bar. It shows that persistence works, and it also proves that the pursuit of one’s dream may take some time.
This is also the case with Davido, who is a global Afrobeats artist. He received a bachelor’s degree in music from Babcock University and briefly joined the National Youth Service Corps while juggling his blossoming music career.
According to Punch report, Rеma and DJ Cuppy are younger stаrs, whо are embracing education too. Rema is an artist, singer, and songwriter who took a course on creative arts at the University of Lagos, while DJ Cuppy took two postgraduate courses, revealing a willingness to continue learning.
However, Helen Paul went further by obtaining a doctorate award in theater arts from the University of Lagos. Her achievements provide motivation as well and show that great successes in entertainment and excellent academics are not mutually exclusive.
These stories of entertainers going back to school serve as a light of hope and inspiration. They illustrate the concept that one’s quest for knowledge and personal development does not have to cease at fame but rather may be further enhanced by it.
This trend underlines a wider cultural shift where education is increasingly valued in the entertainment industry as further proof that success in one field complements success in another.
