7 Celebs Who Shocked Fans With First Class Degrees

April 16, 2025

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6 Celebs Who Shocked Fans With First Class Degrees

Celebrities have actually become victims of this misjudgment of education, with these stereotypes claiming they are not well educated, or that they would have got their degrees through easy means.
The beauty of Nigerians is that they are known to be smart people who take education quite seriously, and this extends to learning more than just the average citizens. Some of our local celebrities live up to that standard; they have impressive academic achievement.

1. Naira Marley graduated with a first class from Crossways College, UK (Business Law): Probably the most shocking name on this list is that of Afro-street sensation and hugely popular Naira Marley, even of late being well-worn as salty popularly termed as a rascal uncivilized because of his controversial music style.

But contrary to what is publicly said about him, Naira Marley is a first-class holder in Business Law from Crossways College, UK. In addition to that, he now holds a Master in Business Administration from Harris Academy, in Peckham, UK.

2. Adesua Etomi-Wellington finished with a first class (Drama and Performance): Among the other outstanding Nigerian celebrities that finished school with a first-class degree is Nollywood’s very own Adesua Etomi-Wellington. Initially trained in Drama, Arts and Performance at the University of Wolverhampton, UK, she went on to have a PhD from the same institution that vaulted her into fame.

3. Enioluwa Adeoluwa bags a first-class at Ekiti State University (Theatre and Performing Arts): Enioluwa Adeoluwa–celebrity lifestyle influencer and media personality proving that fame and academic excellence do go hand in hand.

Stunning, beauty and fashion lover, Enioluwa, was born in Ekiti but graduated with a first-class degree in Theatre and Performing Arts from Ekiti State University in 2018, at just 19

By 2021, he would have finished a Master’s in Marketing Communication with distinction from Pan-Atlantic University and is currently working on his PhD.

4. Ozo graduated from University of Turiba (Economics And Cybernetics):

Some state that delaying is not denial, and this describes Ghanaian-born Nollywood actor Van Vicker. With no money to go to university, he finally finished studying at the Accra University College of Communications (A.U.C.C.).

5. Van vicker , Twenty-one years after finishing secondary school, Van Vicker proudly graduated with a First Class degree in Strategic Communication. This is a remarkable achievement and definitely deserves to be celebrated.

6. Ini Dima Okojie: She let the opportunity and glamour of acting shine through after working as an investment banker and going for her love for acting by honing her craft at the New York Film Academy.

7. Fire boy DML: In the similar vein, Fireboy DML, whose real name is Adedamola Adefolahan, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in 2017. He was reputed for being an extremely intelligent student who apparently maintained stellar grades and was on track for a First Class; however, there is no concrete information to prove he graduated with honors.