Education is an integral part of the human life and its importance
can not be overemphasized. In Nigeria, very few celebrities bother to
further their education after their first degree, but here are a few of
them who decided to spend a little more time on their books to become
masters degree holders.
Today, the 36NG team looks at 10 popular celebrities who have a Masters degree, take a cup of coffee/tea/juice and scroll along the pages with us.
He is the only Nigerian rapper with an MSc. In 2010 Naeto pursued a MSc in Energy Studies at the University of Dundee in Scotland.
The 40-year-old singer was presented with the honourary degree at Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin on May 10, 2016 courtesy of the Esama of Benin Kingdom and founder of the university, Gabriel Igbinedion.
He attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, where he studied Theatre Arts and also earned a Master’s degree in Theatre Arts with specialisation in African Dance at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
LAX holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Salford University, Manchester as well as a master’s degree from same institution
FDJ Cuppy went to London for her GCSE’s and A-Levels. Cuppy graduated from King’s College London in July 2014 with a degree in Business and Economics. She has bagged a Masters Degree in Music Business from New York University, and interestingly, she graduates today.
Today, the 36NG team looks at 10 popular celebrities who have a Masters degree, take a cup of coffee/tea/juice and scroll along the pages with us.
1. Naeto C
Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin.He is the only Nigerian rapper with an MSc. In 2010 Naeto pursued a MSc in Energy Studies at the University of Dundee in Scotland.
2. 2Face
Innocent Ujah Idibia otherwise known as 2face is the latest among all the names on this list to get an MSc. He holds a Master of Arts in Music degree.The 40-year-old singer was presented with the honourary degree at Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin on May 10, 2016 courtesy of the Esama of Benin Kingdom and founder of the university, Gabriel Igbinedion.
3. Hafiz Oyetoro
Hafiz Oyetoro is a comedian and theatre arts practitioner. He was born in Adegbola town of Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. His parents had eight children and he is the fifth child in the group.He attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, where he studied Theatre Arts and also earned a Master’s degree in Theatre Arts with specialisation in African Dance at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
4. L.A.X
Born Damilola Afolabi, L.A.X was born in Lagos in 1993 and is the son of Taiwo Afolabi, the billionaire boss of Sifax Group which boasts a number of companies in diverse areas of the Nigerian economy. He attended the Turkish International School, Lagos.LAX holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Salford University, Manchester as well as a master’s degree from same institution
5. DJ Cuppy
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy, is a Nigerian music producer, DJ and the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola.FDJ Cuppy went to London for her GCSE’s and A-Levels. Cuppy graduated from King’s College London in July 2014 with a degree in Business and Economics. She has bagged a Masters Degree in Music Business from New York University, and interestingly, she graduates today.