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Top 8 Nigeria Celebrities That Made It Without Going To University by Badex10(m): 8:19pm On Jun 16, 2015 |
Here is the list of top 8 Celebrities that made it without going to school: 1) 2Face Idibia 2face Idibia was born in Jos, Plateau State and hails from Okpokwu local government area and from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of Benue State, Nigeria. He attended Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. He schooled briefly in the Institute of Management & Technology, IMT, Enugu, one of the country's foremost higher institute of learning where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in Business Administration. Though, he didn't finish but would hone his skills in music by performing in shows and parties organised by the IMT and some other schools like Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu (ESUT) and University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC). 2) Wizkid Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid He broke fully into the industry 2010 after releasing the smatched hit singles holla at ur boy, tease me, and the most recent one don’t dull that is currently rocking the airwaves. Wizkid a 200’level student of leadcity university, studying international relations broke a bombshell some years ago that he opt out of school so that he will be able to concentrate on his musical career. On why the 2010 most promising artiste of the year, Dynamix all youth awards decides to opt out of school, he explained that he could not cope with the school activities and the same time doing music, though, he promised to go back to school later in future but that will probably be outside Nigeria. 3)Genevieve Genevieve Nnaji is a very intelligent woman and with her good command of English, you’d know that she didn’t acquire a University Degree, even several years after saying that she would go back to school. She’s been able to amass wealth with her acting career. Genevieve Nnaji is considered to be one of the best paid actresses in Nollywood. 4) 9ice 9ice(bashorun gaa) who is now a politician attended Abule Okuta Primary School and CMS Grammar School, and dropped out from his Law course at the Lagos State University to concentrate on music. 5) Mercy Johnson She is one of the highest paid actresses in Nollywood. Mercy Johnson Okojie revealed that she got into the Nigerian movie industry because she failed the university entrance exams (JAMB) several times. 6) Ramsey Nouah Nouah was born in Edo State to an Israeli father and a Yoruba mother who hails from Owo, Ondo State. He grew up in Surulere, Lagos, where he attended Atara Primary School and Community Grammar School. He obtained a diploma at the University of Lagos, after which he pursued a career in acting. Although he revealed in an interview that he didn’t get a university degree, Ramsey’s entire career is a huge success 7) Chidinma Ekile She attended primary and secondary school in Ketu prior to relocating to Ikorodu with her family. Chidinma who initially wanted to study Mass Communication declined her admission into the University of Lagos due to her advancement in the Project fame competition. Although there’s word outside that she’s in Unilag studying sociology, Chidinma hasn’t cofirmed it 8 DonJazzy The DonDorobucci himself! yes, he’s on this list! Michael Collins Ajere popularly known as Don Jazzy is one of the famous Nigerians who did not need education to achieve success. The prolific music producer and C.E.O of Mavin Records dropped out of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma in his first year. SOURCE:http://www.dailygist.info/2015/06/top-8-nigeria-celebrities-that-made-it.html
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Re: Top 8 Nigeria Celebrities That Made It Without Going To University by Ragner(m): 8:21pm On Jun 16, 2015 |
University degree is not important in anyway to Musicians |
Re: Top 8 Nigeria Celebrities That Made It Without Going To University by Nobody: 8:24pm On Jun 16, 2015 |
So Genevieve.....even don jazzy dropped out. wow! I hope this won't encourage youths to think higher education isn't valuable at all. |
Re: Top 8 Nigeria Celebrities That Made It Without Going To University by Beesluv: 8:28pm On Jun 16, 2015 |
Okay, so make me to drop my books keinna |
Re: Top 8 Nigeria Celebrities That Made It Without Going To University by libertyfather(m): 8:44pm On Jun 16, 2015 |
And me |
Re: Top 8 Nigeria Celebrities That Made It Without Going To University by dulux07(m): 8:45pm On Jun 16, 2015 |
It might not seem important now, but may b necessary in future, probably for politics or holdin professional positions. No wonder desmond elliot won d electn n 9ice lost education is compulsory |
Re: Top 8 Nigeria Celebrities That Made It Without Going To University by Nobody: 8:53pm On Jun 16, 2015 |
ok i will soon drop out too |
Re: Top 8 Nigeria Celebrities That Made It Without Going To University by Pque(m): 9:41pm On Jun 16, 2015 |
The lesson here is that education does not determine success but one thing constant with success is your focus and determination in that part/thing that you love. 1 Like |
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