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5 Nigerian artistes with Master’s and Honorary Doctorate degrees

Although it has become more common to find their counterparts in the music industry dropping out of school, this isn’t to say that singers and musicians are equally not up to par when it comes to academics.

From those who have been recognised with honorary doctorate degrees for their dedication and impressive success in their crafts, to those who submitted themselves to rigorous learning processes, Legit.ng has compiled a list below.

1. Naeto C

Naeto, who seems to have taken a back seat nowadays, is among the handful of rappers in the music industry who can boast of having more than a university degree. In 2010, the 10/10 hitmaker pursued an MSc degree in energy studies at the University of Dundee in Scotland.

2. L.A.X

The rapper takes the second spot on this list even though fans have assumed in the past that he didn’t complete his education. L.A.X bagged a master’s degree in innovation management from the University of Manchester, London, United Kingdom, in 2014.

3. Tiwa Savage

The afrobeats diva caused a buzz on social media some months ago after she bagged an honorary degree from her alma mater, the University of Kent.

Tiwa Savage was decorated as a doctor of music for her contributions to spreading the gospel of afrobeats.

4. DJ Cuppy

The freshest on this list, DJ Cuppy didn’t stay quiet in 2021 when she gained admission to the prestigious University of Oxford for another degree.

After a rigorous and mentally tasking experience, the billionaire daughter eventually snagged a master’s degree from the institution in March 2023.

5. Eldee

The former rapper, who is now based abroad, is another music star who can proudly boast of being above the average when it comes to academics. Eldee has a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

 

 

Source: www.legit.ng

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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