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Adeboye, Tiwa Savage, Obi Cubana, Other Celebrities Who Received Honorary Degrees In 2022
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Editor2022 brought showers of national and international academic honours for Nigeria’s famous personalities.
From entertainers, to politicians, and religious heads, several public figures received honorary and actual degrees from national and international universities.
Here is a list of famous Nigerians who earned academic recognitions in 2022 as compiled by The PUNCH:
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Inarguably one of the most academically decorated persons in Nigeria, Adichie opened the floor for the showers of honours this year after she earned her 16th honorary doctorate degree from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium in April.
The renowned author also boasts of doctorate degrees from several reputable institutions including Yale University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Edinburgh, Duke University, Georgetown University, and Johns Hopkins University.
Professor Helen Paul
The comedy and acting powerhouse both shines on stage, and in her academic endeavours.
Paul, who bagged a doctorate degree in Theatre Arts from University of Lagos in 2019, revealed in May of this year that she was promoted to a professorship position at the Heart International University, USA, where she currently works.
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The comedian and was also appointed as the Head of Department of Arts, Music and Entertainment at the varsity.
The success was a family affair as Helen’s husband, Femi Bamisile, was also awarded a Doctorate degree in Law, by the same University.
Peter Okoye
Peter, one half of Nigerian music duo, Psquare, bagged an honorary doctorate from the Escae-Benin University, Benin Republic in June.
Announcing the news via his Instagram page, he wrote, “Dear Team P! It’s a great honor to be decorated by a distinguished educational institution, Who have recognized my contribution to Dance and Music as well as my support for the youth in the entertainment industry.”
IK Ogbonna
Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna was another Nigerian celebrity awarded an honorary degree in June 2022.
Institut Superieur De Technologies Et De Management, Togo, awarded Ogbonna a Doctorate (Honorary) Degree of Arts in leadership and Development.
Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, added another feather to his already colourful academic cap in 2022.
The prolific writer bagged an honorary degree from the reputable University of Cambridge, UK, in June.
One of the most prestigious honours in the world, the Cambridge varsity honorary degree is bestowed upon people “who have made outstanding achievements in their respective fields,” the varsity’s official site noted.
The Adeboyes
The founder of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and his wife, Pastor Foluke, both bagged doctorate degrees this year.
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In July, Pastor Foluke was conferred a honorary doctorate degree in Education by the Benson Idahosa University Edo.
Likewise, Pastor Adeboye himself received an honorary doctorate degree from the Oral Roberts University, USA in December.
In total, Pastor Adeboye boasts of 8 honorary degrees from different universities in the world.
Tiwa Savage
“Some call me Queen, but it’s Dr Tiwa Savage from now on,” an excited Tiwa said as she gave her acceptance speech during the University of Kent graduation ceremony which held in July.
While the mother-of-one had a rough 2021, 2022 was definitely her year of bouncing back, better and stronger.
Coupled with multiple brand deals and hit features, the songstress bagged an honorary doctorate degree from her alma mater, the University of Kent, UK.
Dubbing her the “Queen of Afrobeats” the University hailed Savage for “her inspirational and international career in music.”
Mishael Maro
Nigerian film director and producer, Mishael Maro, was conferred an Honorary Fellowship of the James Currey Society at the African Studies Centre at the University of Oxford in July.
Maro currently serves as an Academic Visitor at the African Studies Centre, University of Oxford, for the 2022-2023 Academic year
The Fellowship is named in honour of British publisher, James Currey and his contributions to African scholarship and literature.
Ireti Doyle
Wedding Party actress, Ireti Doyle was not left out in the 2022 academic honours galore.
The veteran thespian was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Institut Superieur de Communication et de Gestion University in Benin Republic.
The actress confessed that while she had a “healthy expectation of receiving accolades” she did not envision an academic honour.
Bob Manuel Udokwu
Former Guinness Ultimate Search games master, Bob Manuel, was another Nigerian actor conferred an honorary doctorate degree by the Institut Superieur de Communication et de Gestion University in August.
Ireti Doyle also broke the news and shared their pictures from the ceremony on her Instagram page.
Both veteran actors incidentally both featured in the movie, Living in Bondage, which clocked 30 years on the day they were both conferred the award.
Queen Silekunola Naomi Ogunwusi
Queen Silekunola, estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi was also decorated with academic honours this year.
In September, the Queen was conferred an honorary doctorate by the Myles Leadership University, Benin Republic.
Rejoicing via her Instagram page, the prophetess wrote, “While you walk through this world, please work hard. The heat will come but the honours will soon follow.”
Kaffy
Popular dancer, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau, also known as Kaffy, was also honoured with a doctorate degree from Myles Leadership University in September.
The 2022 honour is her second, as she earlier bagged a doctorate degree from Escae Benin University, Benin Republic, in 2020.
Adesua Etomi-Wellington
The multi-award winning Nollywood actress not only bags awards for her performances on stage, she was also given a nod in the academic world this year.
In September, Wellington was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by her alma mater, the University of Wolverhampton.
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In a statement by the UK varsity, Etomi was lauded for her “phenomenal contribution to arts and culture”.
Obi Cubana
Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu was among the several celebrities conferred with honorary degrees this year.
The club owner bagged a honorary Doctor of Business Administration from the Enugu State University in November.
Celebrating the win, Cubana wrote on his Instagram page, “He wrote, “Ladies and Gentlemen. You may wish to address me henceforth as Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu Okpataozueora 1! (Dr. Of Business Administration).”
Sunday Igboho
In November, Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeymo alias Igboho was also conferred with academic honours.
Igboho was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Triune Biblical University in Brooklyn, New York, the United States of America.
Governors
Governors of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Rivers State, Nyesom Wike; and Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, all received honorary doctorate degrees from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State in December.
The news was shared by the Governor of Lagos State, Sanwo-Olu, where he congratulated his colleagues for the achievement.
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe has reportedly passed on.
Adigwe is said to have died on Tuesday evening.
His death was announced in an Instagram post by Movie producer, Stanley Nwoko.
“I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, late Mr Zulu Adigwe.
“What caused his death is yet to be reviewed. Rest in peace good actor,” he added.
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During his career, Adigwe was famous in the movies: “Living in Bondage”, “Breaking Free”, and many others.
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“Got To f*** k The President’s Wife” – Kanye West Wishes Threesome With Michelle Obama[VIDEO]
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Kanye West says he wants to have a threesome with Michelle Obama
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