This year, a multitude of celebrities, including Nancy Isime, Klint Da Drunk, Pete Edochie, Emmanuel Umoh from BBNaija, Lateef Adedimeji, and Gabriel Afolayan, are being awarded honorary doctorates, showcasing a trend in the entertainment industry.
Through his Instagram profile, the Nollywood actor posted pictures and videos from the ceremony when he received a doctorate degree.
He received a Doctor of Philosophy in Arts and Culture from Estam University, together with Lateef Adedimeji.
Expressing gratitude to the University, he promised to keep shaping the world positively with his Art.
“Dr. Gabriel Olasubomi Afolayan (Ph.D. honoris causa of Philosophy in Arts & Culture) thank you @university_estam
We will keep shaping the world positively with our Art. Banner up everywhere we go. Great time with the great people of @university_estam”.
The likes of Adeniyi Johnson, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Kunle Remi, Stan Nze, Helen Paul, Jayeola Monje, Frederick Leonard, Afeez Owo, and more took to his comment section to rejoice with him.
Also bagging a doctorate degree from Estam University was Lateef Adedimeji who was honored with a Doctor of Philosophy.
According to the University, the award is to celebrate him for his exceptional talent and tremendous achievement in the movie industry.
Speaking on it, he revealed that he was moved to tears as he has never been interested in fame, and only wanted to be happy in his craft and the lives that he.
Months back, it was a double celebration for actress and media personality, Nancy Isime as she bagged an honorary doctorate degree in Arts and Philosophy from Prowress University Delaware, USA.
To add to it, she was also awarded the Leadtime Africa Leadership Prize for Quality Service Delivery and Professionalism.
Nancy Isime expressed how honored she was for the great consideration.