It’s celebration galore for Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, as he bags honourary degree from Etam University, Benin city. Read also: Lateef Adedimeji’s signature looks and how his fashion sense distinguishes him in the film industry
Celebrating his win on his Instagram page, Lateef noted that he was moved to tears as he was adorned with the convocation gown.
According to him, he was never thirsty for fame, instead he wanted to be happy with his acting career which is his craft.
The honourary degree didn’t come on a platter of gold. This is because he had to keep late nights to study and rehearse his lines. Read also: “My scars tell a story” – Lateef Adedimeji reveals
This turned out well for him as he is honoured with ‘Doctor of Philosophy’ in Art and Culture from Estam University, Benin.
He wrote,
“I was moved to tears as I got adorned in this beautiful robe.
I have never been interested in fame, I just wanted to be happy with my craft and the lives that I inspire.
lad!es and gentlemen, today, I have a new title, one I couldn’t have imagined would come without me facing invigilators and keeping late nights to study…
The irony is really interesting. I burn midnight candles to master my lines and perfect my expressions, now I’m getting rewarded with what could have been if I did it for classroom reasons.
I humbly reintroduce myself, I AM DR. ABDULLATEEF ADEDIMEJI ADETOLA, Doctor of Philosophy in Art and Culture from Estam University, Benin”.
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